AMD FX-4170 Gaming build, Nvida GPU, Watercooling

[OliverDavis]

AMD FX-4170 Gaming build, Nvidia GPU, Watercooling

Hello,

Below you will see a list of parts I have ordered from Overclockers.co.uk hoping to arrive 6th-August to 10th-August.

CPU: AMD FX-4170 4.2ghz AM3+
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-319-AM

Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional AMD 990FX
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-071-AK

Case: NZXT Phantom Enthusiast USB3.0 Full Tower Case - Red/White
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-027-NX

Graphics Card: Asus GeForce GTX 560Ti DirectCU II TOP 2048MB
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-279-AS

RAM: Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2x4GB)
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-052-PA

Cooling: Corsair Hydro H80
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-008-CS

Fans to replace loud H80 ones: Scythe Gentle Typhoon
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-030-SY

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-257-SE

PSU: Xigmatek Centauro 800W '80 Plus Bronze' Modular
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-048-XG

Optical Drive: OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black)
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-099-LG

Order Total: £921.32

I have also aquired; Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Paste, PCI-e Wifi N Network Card, Microsoft 800 Wireless Keyboard and mouse combo (Temp until i can save for something better)

What is everyone's opinions on these parts?
Bearing in mind I have already ordered them and as far as I am aware through research they are all compatible.

Also any tips on problems I may come across and how to solve them?

I am not looking in to overclocking the CPU for a while as if I were to overclock it now that will be all the performance I would get out of it, I would rather do it after a few months so it feels like a new machine.

All of the parts I have listed I have researched and looked at reviews. Also they were picked on ability to upgrade in the future. I originally was looking for a single 8Gb DDR3 Dimm but they are hard to find at reasonable costs.

 

[OliverDavis]

I just hope there is no restriction on Post Size...

 

[OliverDavis]

Reserved Again

 

[OliverDavis]

Just did, was not too sure on rules. What if a product is not sold by Overclockers.co.uk, Could they be mentioned with a brief (Unfortunately not sold by overclockers.co.uk so another online store was used)

 

[Bacon?]

Looks ok but I would have never gone for AMD unless doing Llano.

 

[Orcvader]

The i3-2120 would've gave better performance for the same price: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-fx-pentium-apu-benchmark,3120-10.html

 

[StonedPenguin]

As above, Avoid AMD for anything other than llano.

 

[T345]

??? There is a £10 cash back, I should have gone for AMD ???

 

[Orcvader]

Hmm... not being too picky but...

AMD + MB:

Spoiler

YOUR BASKET
1 x ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional AMD 990FX (Socket AM3+) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £157.99
1 x AMD Bulldozer FX-4 Quad Core 4170 Black Edition 4.20Ghz (Socket AM3+) Processor - Retail with FREE Dirt Showdown PC Game **£10 Cashback** £104.99
Total : £274.38 (includes shipping : £9.50).

Intel alternative:

Spoiler

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £167.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £82.99
Total : £262.38 (includes shipping : £9.50).

Better CPU performance for a little cheaper.

I would have also got a 7850 instead of the 560 Ti since it's better performance for the price as seen here on this Anadtech benchmark (not to mention it's massive overclocking headroom):

YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7850 OC Windforce 2X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card w/ Nexuiz & Dirt Showdown PC Games £194.99
Total : £205.79 (includes shipping : £9.00).



I also would have got this Corsair PSU instead: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-052-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084



You can drop OcUK a webnote to change the order if you wish: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/webnote.php

 

[OliverDavis]

I have decided AMD and bought it and my mind is set, so could we please stick to the parts I have chosen. And i have only just noticed the £10 Cashback too, little added bonus. Also the CPU comes with a free download code for DiRT Showdown, but a free copy is also in my order separately. Could this be down to the cost of the order or another offer I seem to have blindly missed meaning I get 2 copies? If so that would be great as a friend of mine wants to give it a go, even though it doesn't live up to DiRT3?

 

[Orcvader]

The free copy appears as a seperate item in the basket.

Just trying to get the best for your money Oliver...

FX-8120 vs i5-2500K

Scroll down and you can see the 2500K crushing the FX in gaming...

 

[OliverDavis]

Hmm... not being too picky but...

AMD + MB:

Spoiler

YOUR BASKET
1 x ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional AMD 990FX (Socket AM3+) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £157.99
1 x AMD Bulldozer FX-4 Quad Core 4170 Black Edition 4.20Ghz (Socket AM3+) Processor - Retail with FREE Dirt Showdown PC Game **£10 Cashback** £104.99
Total : £274.38 (includes shipping : £9.50).

Intel alternative:

Spoiler

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £167.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £82.99
Total : £262.38 (includes shipping : £9.50).

Better CPU performance for a little cheaper.

I would have also got a 7850 instead of the 560 Ti since it's better performance for the price as seen here on this Anadtech benchmark (not to mention it's massive overclocking headroom):

YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7850 OC Windforce 2X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card w/ Nexuiz & Dirt Showdown PC Games £194.99
Total : £205.79 (includes shipping : £9.00).



I also would have got this Corsair PSU instead: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-052-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084



You can drop OcUK a webnote to change the order if you wish: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/webnote.php

Thanks but I picked that motherboard because of specific features. I would have the Asus Crosshair Formula V if they didn't go out of stock 5 minutes before me ordering...

And call me stupid or outdated but I want a AMD Bulldozer CPU, Intel will be next build in a few years I promise.

The Config will run most games on Ultra settings anyway, im not looking for multiple monitors or gaming over 1080p as I will be using a 46inch 1080p TV for a long time anyway.

 

[Orcvader]

Fair enough... then I'll warn you, be careful, not a lot of people will be happy you picked Bulldozer .

 

[PapaLazaru]

Posting after purchase on these boards is unwise. You should have had a big 'spec me' thread with the build afterwards.

Some unwise choices in there.

Your sincerely

An AMD owner.

 

[OliverDavis]

The free copy appears as a seperate item in the basket.

Just trying to get the best for your money Oliver...

FX-8120 vs i5-2500K

Scroll down and you can see the 2500K crushing the FX in gaming...

Thanks, the FX-8150 is 3.6Ghz 8 core, im getting the FX-4170 which is 4.2ghz (be it half the cores) so it will be better at gaming then the FX-8150 as most games are not coded to use more then 2-3 Cores. The PC will be used for 3D modelling to make 'modded' cars for games also as I am a Solidworks user, Im lucky enough to have distributions provided by my work for Training and work at home.

I know the Intel Processors are great pieces of technology but I will not change my mind from AMD, simple as.

 

[LukieBoy007]

As said above, a i5 3570k and a AMD 7850 would have been a lot better than the Bulldozer build. It would have also allowed a better upgrade path. But you seem certain that you don't want to change your order, may I ask why you want the Bulldozer CPU?

 

[OliverDavis]

Posting after purchase on these boards is unwise. You should have had a big 'spec me' thread with the build afterwards.

Some unwise choices in there.

Your sincerely

An AMD owner.

I know, but as it is my first build I wanted the feeling of knowing I had done all the research and decisions my self. I am more looking for things I can do to improve the parts I have ordered.

And to the guy saying people will not be happy I picked AMD, dont worry, I am used to that sort of thing when all my friends got iPhones and I got a HTC Sensation, routed it and am able to run Ubuntu on it with minimal lag. should have seen their faces!

 

[Martini1991]

Worst 900 pound build ever for 2012.
Getting an AMD on this budget is just plain retarded.
That FX4 would get kicked to bits by a 3570k.

 

[LukieBoy007]

Worst 900 pound build ever.

+1

could have used the money a lot more wisely.

 

[Martini1991]

He has to be a troll thread, 920 quid with an FX4 and 560Ti?

Could be on a 3570k and 7850 which would literally destroy his build.