I've done a few builds here that were probably terrible and been pointed to better builds. I then showed those builds to my friend who builds computers for a living and he's said they aren't very good (most of the problems seem to be mixing intel processors and AMD cards which he says is not a good idea).
I'm trying to build a good gaming computer for about $550. I then want a ~$100 monitor (1080p). Is this build alright? Can I cut costs at all? This is gonna be my last try before I let him build me one... which will undoubtedly be stupidly top of the line because he doesn't understand the concept of having a budget. Side note: I have the OS already. Don't need it.
Changed the gpu to a 265, is a bit cheaper and performs better than a 750 ti. Your friend is wrong about mixing intel CPUs and AMD gpus. No idea where he got the idea that would be a bad idea......
Better quality PSU
Better quality mobo.
If you want to stick closer to the 550, I would only change the 750ti to a 265.
It's not a great build, but it will play a good number of games at 1080p on medium/high. I've gone for the weaker-multitasker, overclockable CPU and something you can upgrade to when Broadwell finally comes out in the middle of next year, and modified the case so that there's no rebate requirment, which takes the base unit build under $550. The monitor I included is okay, but not really great, IMO. I'd likely go for this one if speakers are needed.
Apart from the rest of the parts, R7 series is crap. Too hot, loud and everything that comes with it. For 140bucks your can get a R9 270 or 270X@160 , both that are better than either the R7 or 750ti.
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This is similar for the cpu setup but with much better gpu and an IPS monitor. (You should note that with all B85 boards you might have to flash the bios yourself)
Yeah, definitely take that 270X, and it's a shame that that would take it over the $550 base unit request, as there's an offer on a Powercolor R9-280 that takes it under $150 after rebates, which is annoying as all hell, as it's such a mediocre brand, GPU-wise.
Yet another Timewalking loot post ( As directed by GM)
Opened timewalking Cache before hotfix
Boosting payments.
Did Blizzard just hotfix an ilvl requirement onto Awakened LFR?
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