Look over this list, does it seem OK? (1st pc build) buying soon!

[preciadoalex123]

Alright, im not by far a n00b, but i just need a few peers to review my list and maybe suggest more or cheaper parts.

I am using my exsiting RAM Monitor HDD.

Here are my list, some may contain more than one due to pricing or availablility.

Case Choice 1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811352031

Case Choice 2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146148

Case Choice 3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=3938566&SID=

Case Choice 4 (not likley) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-035-_-Product

CPU (why 8320, dont want mobo heat issues so going for lower clock) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819113285

MOBO choice 1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130790

MOBO choice 2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128627

PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-014-_-Product

Now im not mr money. im currently going for about $430 budget for a mobo cpu case and psu. Nothing more or less.

Also i am thinkign on waiting for cyber monday for some sales or new years, i need to know if they have pretty good sales on newegg or amazon on cyber monday, how low do prices get since ive never went online shopping during cyber monday anyways.

And lastly, what do you think about my parts? im pairing this with my current GT 640 1GB OC from EVGA. Im coming from AMD Athlon x2 250 cpu, im keeping my HDD's and RAM like i said. Thanks guys.

 

[mvbighead]

For me, this is a better deal at $430:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/26KLdC
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/26KLdC/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $431.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-21 22:02 EDT-0400

The AMD just are not as good as Intel, whether they say 8 core vs 4 or whatever, they aren't there in terms of actual performance:

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-4690K-vs-AMD-FX-8320

You may still favor the AMD setup, but I personally wouldn't.

 

[mfenn]

The AMD just are not as good as Intel, whether they say 8 core vs 4 or whatever, they aren't there in terms of actual performance:

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-4690K-vs-AMD-FX-8320

You may still favor the AMD setup, but I personally wouldn't.

Here's the AT Bench version of the same comparison. Same CPUs, real applications!

 

[Blain]

Please copy & paste the actual model names and numbers in a post rather than multiple links to another site.

 

[mvbighead]

Here's the AT Bench version of the same comparison. Same CPUs, real applications!

Yeah, my google result was weak. Definitely much more realistic benchmarks you provided, but the end result is the same.

 

[vailr]

Why not simply wait until "cyber Monday" and buy everything in one fell swoop?
Or: maybe just get the case & CPU cooler now, if there's bargains available on those.
There's usually limited return windows on electronic items, so better to assemble & test everything fairly soon after getting them.

 

[mvbighead]

Why not simply wait until "cyber Monday" and buy everything in one fell swoop?
Or: maybe just get the case & CPU cooler now, if there's bargains available on those.
There's usually limited return windows on electronic items, so better to assemble & test everything fairly soon after getting them.

I'm not sure your point is valid.

If they buy cpu/mb/psu/case, that is what most companies call a 'barebones kit.' If they slap in their ram, disk, and video, they are up and running on new hardware using the plan they had initially. Spending $430 on a barebone now is something they can use now. I could get if they were buying the CPU now and not the board or something, but it sounds to me like they'll have all they need to slap things together.

 

[preciadoalex123]

So what i decided on doing is sticking with AMD, and going for the red/black NZXT H440 and the MSI black/red MOBO, im wondering if i could hold off the PSu for a while, im using a 350W psu, and all my parts ran on a 220W PSU, all i did is get a GT640 and that 350PSU, i was thinking if i could run the 8320 on 350W. including my GPU which uses 50W.

 

[mfenn]

So what i decided on doing is sticking with AMD, and going for the red/black NZXT H440 and the MSI black/red MOBO, im wondering if i could hold off the PSu for a while, im using a 350W psu, and all my parts ran on a 220W PSU, all i did is get a GT640 and that 350PSU, i was thinking if i could run the 8320 on 350W. including my GPU which uses 50W.

Can you give us some insight on why you want to go with the lower performing option when mvbighead gave a higher-performance one right at your budget?