Second pc build

[Klank]

hi, ive been researching a lot on PC hardware last month and now i would like to build a new pc

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3eAEX
Price breakdown by merchant:http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3eAEX/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3eAEX/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($170.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.00)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($90.00)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.00)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.00)
Power Supply: Rosewill Green 630W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.00)
Total: $699.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-22 23:39 EDT-0400)

what do you guys think of this build? its a 700$ gaming only build. i took the 8320 over the 6300 because i wanted this build to last a little bit longer.

i would like to keep my PSU, my case and my storage if possible.

Here are some things im thinking about :
First, is this motherboard good for overclocking? i would like to do light overclocking. i really dont know how to see if a motherboard is good for OC or not.

Secondly, is Club-3d a good brand for GPU? its kind of cheaper than the other brands... does anyone use a club-3d gpu? i would liek to have some feedback on this brand

thank you

 

[jgunning]

hi, ive been researching a lot on PC hardware last month and now i would like to build a new pc

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3eAEX
Price breakdown by merchant:http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3eAEX/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3eAEX/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($170.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.00)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($90.00)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.00)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.00)
Power Supply: Rosewill Green 630W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.00)
Total: $699.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-22 23:39 EDT-0400)

what do you guys think of this build? its a 700$ gaming only build. i took the 8320 over the 6300 because i wanted this build to last a little bit longer.

i would like to keep my PSU, my case and my storage if possible.

Here are some things im thinking about :
First, is this motherboard good for overclocking? i would like to do light overclocking. i really dont know how to see if a motherboard is good for OC or not.

Secondly, is Club-3d a good brand for GPU? its kind of cheaper than the other brands... does anyone use a club-3d gpu? i would liek to have some feedback on this brand

thank you

Well firstly, the only thing I see perhaps missing from that build would be an ssd..it would improve performance quite a bit.Its what I would do.. it is a worthwhile investment.

Club-3d I haven't had much dealing with to be honest.. I would prefer to go with something like this:
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9270xhawk

As for overclocking - I am not much of an overclocker myself, but there are plenty of guys on here that are much more experienced to answer that question than me! I am sure they will be able to advise you

 

[Devon68]

Here are some things im thinking about :
First, is this motherboard good for overclocking? i would like to do light overclocking. i really dont know how to see if a motherboard is good for OC or not.

Secondly, is Club-3d a good brand for GPU? its kind of cheaper than the other brands... does anyone use a club-3d gpu? i would liek to have some feedback on this brand

The Parts you chosen seem to be great. If you want to improve a bit the performance just add a 60 or 90GB SSD for the operating system.
You could do a mild overclock on this board with no problem.

I never overclock any of my stuff but from researching on the net I think you need the following:
1. The motherboard has to have good cooling on the VRm's and the CPU power connector has to be a 8 pin power connector (because it helps keep the overclock more stable if the CPU is getting enough power)
2. Club 3d is not a bad manufacturer it's just that they are not as big as others.
Here are some reviews on the card you want to purchase:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814550001