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New Pc (Build)

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  • 02-06-2015 8:49pm
    #1
    treesheep
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭


    I am looking to build a new pc based around an FX-6300 and R9 280/280x. Would 700 cover the complete build including a monitor. What specs would you guys recommend?
    Thanks in advance!!


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    #2
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Yeah easily. Recommend an Intel build though.

    Have you got the CPU already or something?

    What'll be PC be used for


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    #3
    treesheep
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭treesheep


    80% gaming
    20% solidworks
    I know intel has better performance but I don't think it is worth the investment seen as AMD'S value knocks it out of the park!


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    No it doesn't, not even close.


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    #5
    treesheep
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭treesheep


    What Intel CPU would you suggest then?


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    #6
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    i3 4160, i5 4460 or Xeon 1231v3 depending on your budget.

    Preferably the Xeon if you'll be using Solid works.


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Forgot you posted a budget. Should be able to fit a Xeon in there, do you want a part list?


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    #8
    treesheep
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭treesheep


    I doubt I'll get a complete build for under 700 with those


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    #9
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Xeon 250
    280 200
    1tb HDD 55
    Board 70
    Zalman T4 20
    500w PSU 55
    8gb RAM 50

    Evens


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    #10
    treesheep
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭treesheep


    Seems good but I might stick with amd for a better motherboard and case or psu
    Also was kinda hoping for delivery aswell


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    #11
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Work away, 500w PSU by BeQuiet is that price, they don't come much better.

    As for the rest, well its your money


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    #12
    treesheep
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭treesheep


    Thanks for the advice!


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    #13
    Gumbi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,698 ✭✭✭Gumbi


    I highly recommend an Intel CPU, far more efficient (less power usage) and far better per clock performance than AMD.

    There are only a few AMD cpus even worth a glance at this point, perhaps their iGPU model but that's pretty much it really.

    Motherboard quality will be the same.


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    #14
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Might be with hitting for an 8350 by the way


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