Gaming computer build

[Matt Murdock]

There is no real big difference (cut the fanboy crap which is going to start under me) between AMD and Intel, I've got a AMD computer myself and I haven't got any issue. AMD had the last period a shit period with his market status and their products, right now, they're getting better then Intel with their 6 cores while intel (except the Xeon series, which are expensive) still has 4 even with their latest generation I7 (overpriced, can get a same CPU at AMD for 100$ less). So no.

Anyway, you can do the cooler later indeed.

*yawn*

I suggest you take a good look at Gandalf's post Cane, he explained it all.

If you want to create a gaming pc, go for the one which has more graphic memory, as in 2GB instead of 1GB, as games like GTA 4 require more memory than a better processor. Also GT650M is the cheapest kepler in the market. And that extra 1GB, does make a huge difference, consider getting a 2GB DDR3 NVIDIA GT650M, since GDDR5 version makes very unnoticeable difference.

I have the GT650M DDR3 one in my laptop, and I'm yet to find a program which it can't run or lags on it.

[kun4L]

This is very nice topic.
By the way i am using AMD since past 4 years now.. "Its a AMD Athlon 7850 With 4Gb ddr2 ram and Saphire HD 6670 1GB ddr5"
As per my side i got high quality graphics in Bf3, Crysis 1-2 Also other heavy games except 1 "Planet Side 2" the issue only rise up when there are lot of people present in a battle if im in low crowded area or alone i can kick my graphics to Medium (Good) and High quality (Ok performance) But i play on low and stay out of crowd but as per the reviews its due to low CPU not graphics..
NOTE : my main HDD in which games were installed is old ide but still overall the PC performs well i keep it off only for 6-7hr (+ Indian weather)

Hope my info. helps.. And im trying to upgrade to a QuadCore CPU soon.. I would suggest you the same if you can fit in your budget it will be really great..

[Cane]

Keep the GPU and the CPU. Buying a 8 core processor (add a extra cooler, those get really hot and the stock cooler isn't enough --> AMD themself) within your budget it quite limited, because you'll have to take te GPU with you then, because it would be underrated towards the CPU.. The 8 core is a AM3+, means it would work with your Mobo.

Try getting a other 6 core. Those are good and they've got a general performance, the difference between the 8 and 6 is 15%, which ain't that big for the price difference between both.

Update it later if you are really in need to the 8. The specs you got there are already better then a average computer, and as Gandalf said, it's better to have everything in the mid range.

And a 1TB harddisk has no sense. Either you download/rip so much DVD's or instal that much games... But, a 500GB would do fine probably. Maybe you should consider a SSD.

Perhaps the FX-6300? Also, I decided to up the GPU with this[/ur] - it's pretty much the same thing as the one before, but it has 2 GB of video memory.

I chose the 1TB HDD because there is very little price difference between the 500GB model from Western Digital (my go-to brand for HDDs). More memory, more fun. I considered getting an SSD, but my current budget doesn't allow me to get one. I can't even afford to buy myself a new monitor, so... I'll get it when I have enough money to, though.

[Darxez]

All 2 is fine, get it checked if your PSU has enough power (that graphic card uses a shitload of power..).

Never get a SSD alone, you won't have enough space. Only set main files like windows on a SSD, the rest on the HDD. So, get both. SSD is a good update for later on.

[Batta]

Getting esacore+ processor is just useless if you want to have a gaming computer within a certain budget.

A quadcore can handle everything perfectly (I suggest Intel..).

Concentrate on the GPU and RAM (which is quite cheap).