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I've purchased these parts (non-$0.00, there are reused pieces) and I'm already suffering from a bit of buyer's remorse, can someone check over this build? It's only been about an hour since I placed the orders so I can just cancel any of them except the G3258.
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Note: I'd rather not go above the budget ($475), unless there's a cheap case that won't make the R9 280X scream like it will soon in the Rosewill Blackbone.
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Is it wise buying a 280x with a dual core?
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SOG wrote Is it wise buying a 280x with a dual core?
I do plan on grabbing a i5 in the future but I think the 280x is steal at 150$ considering a 270x is 190$ new @ Newegg and 110$ mining/used @ eBay. I don't think any amount of 'moderate' overclocking with the G3258 will close the performance gap with the R9 280x but a G3258 will cost less to upgrade from than a R9 270x so I'll take the chance (considering a G3258 will most likely still have resell value compared to a R9 270x).
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Fair enough, just expect some major bottlenecks early on.
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SOG wrote Fair enough, just expect some major bottlenecks early on.
The G3258 WILL NOT bottlneck a 280X...
It isn't as easy as most people think.
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Terrabytez wroteSOG wrote Fair enough, just expect some major bottlenecks early on.
The G3258 WILL NOT bottlneck a 280X...
It isn't as easy as most people think.
Depends on the game and/or an overclock if OP wants to.
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I'd have left out the SSD to get 8GB RAM, better case and a larger HDD. Then add the SSD in the future.
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SOG wroteTerrabytez wroteSOG wrote Fair enough, just expect some major bottlenecks early on.
The G3258 WILL NOT bottlneck a 280X...
It isn't as easy as most people think.
Depends on the game and/or an overclock if OP wants to.
I beg to differ.
The G3258 is a great CPU for it's price and Craigyy and Buxtyy have had no issues with a G3258 and a more powerful GTX 770.
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Sanctorum wrote I'd have left out the SSD to get 8GB RAM, better case and a larger HDD. Then add the SSD in the future.
Do you any cases you would recommend?
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I've been looking around the price range of this case and it seems like this one probably has the best design (for airflow, I just want a cool engine).
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Runite wroteThe [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] , it's $10 more expensive, but totally worth it.Sanctorum wrote I'd have left out the SSD to get 8GB RAM, better case and a larger HDD. Then add the SSD in the future.
Do you any cases you would recommend?
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I've been looking around the price range of this case and it seems like this one probably has the best design (for airflow, I just want a cool engine).
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