Post: Is this worth it?
08-16-2013, 12:37 AM #1
Abe
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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I found this site that sells gaming PC's. I know its cheaper to build, but I would rather buy a custom built one than a build it myself if the price difference isnt that much. The PC I might get is this You must login or register to view this content. for $480.

The specs are:

Processor: AMD A4-5300 Dual-Core 3.4GHz
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A55M-E33
Memory: 2x4GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Storage: 500GB 7200 RPM
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon 6670 1GB
Power Supply: Cooler Master 400W
Case: Raidmax Blade Rally Yellow



Any upgrades I might do are:

CPU: AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core 3.6GHZ
Memory: 1x8GB & 1x4GB
Storage: An additional 64GB SSD



Some additional things are:

Ships in 24 hours
Lifetime based US techincal support
3 year warranty parts and labour


So yay or nay? If not, post what I should get. My limit is $450 to $500.
08-23-2013, 09:55 PM #11
Millz
Worth the Weight
Originally posted by Abe View Post
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I would personally go with this build myself You must login or register to view this content.
08-23-2013, 10:11 PM #12
Abe
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Originally posted by Millz View Post
I would personally go with this build myself You must login or register to view this content.


Should I overclock CPU, RAM, GPU?
08-23-2013, 11:10 PM #13
Millz
Worth the Weight
Originally posted by Abe View Post
Should I overclock CPU, RAM, GPU?


You should overclock the CPU when you can afford a decent cooler such as a Hyper 212+ or Xigmatek Dark Night. RAM overclocking is nearly useless (it might increase minimum FPS in games a little). Also, the 660 can overclock pretty decently and also has GPU boost (dynamic overclocking) which should work automatically. But, you can bump up the GPU boost clock to overclock it. You don't need extra cooling for overclocking RAM or GPU's unless doing something extreme.
08-24-2013, 12:18 AM #14
Abe
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Originally posted by Millz View Post
You should overclock the CPU when you can afford a decent cooler such as a Hyper 212+ or Xigmatek Dark Night. RAM overclocking is nearly useless (it might increase minimum FPS in games a little). Also, the 660 can overclock pretty decently and also has GPU boost (dynamic overclocking) which should work automatically. But, you can bump up the GPU boost clock to overclock it. You don't need extra cooling for overclocking RAM or GPU's unless doing something extreme.


Thanks Millz for the help!
08-24-2013, 12:20 AM #15
Toke
PC Master Race
Originally posted by Abe View Post
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Pretty decent, get a 6300 over a 4130, I like millz's a lot as the 660 is a great CPU. And idk about canada but in us there's a ton of deals on 7950s and 660tis for $20 more than a 660, I made you this.You must login or register to view this content. its great and should be decent for a little while
08-24-2013, 01:07 AM #16
Millz
Worth the Weight
Originally posted by Toke View Post
Pretty decent, get a 6300 over a 4130, I like millz's a lot as the 660 is a great CPU. And idk about canada but in us there's a ton of deals on 7950s and 660tis for $20 more than a 660, I made you this.You must login or register to view this content. its great and should be decent for a little while


Yeah this is a better deal. I didn't bother checking the 660ti because it's usually always going to be more expensive than the 660 which would have run it well over budget. Glad that you found a 660ti for less than a 660.
08-24-2013, 04:59 AM #17
Toke
PC Master Race
Originally posted by Millz View Post
Yeah this is a better deal. I didn't bother checking the 660ti because it's usually always going to be more expensive than the 660 which would have run it well over budget. Glad that you found a 660ti for less than a 660.


Well I know in us 7950 and 660ti are dirt cheap but 7870 and 660 didn't really drop at all

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