Rillie Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hello,I am looking to purchase a new computer. During working hours, I use my computer for small business, and I create documents in Microsoft Word, which I know the recipients will be able to open. In off-hours, I like to spend time in SL. These are my two main uses for the computer.I would like to purchase a system that will run SL well. I will not be building my own, and I would like to stay under $1,000, if possible. I received a proposal with the following specs, but a friend said he did not think the processor would be good enough. So now I would like to get opinions, comments, and suggestions not only about the processor, but about the system as a whole. Thank you.Brand Mfr # DescriptionAMD FD4130FRGUBOX FX 4130 3.80GHz C4 AM3+ RET GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3 AM3+ V X16 4D3 M32 GL R MATX PATRIOT PSD38G16002 8GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800TOSHIBA HDKPC03 1TB 3.5 SATA3 7200RPM 32MB Cache LG GH24NSBOB DVD±RW DL 24x SATA Black ZOTAC ZT-70401-10P GeForce GTX760 2GD5 2DVI HDMI DSP Onboard Sound 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network OnboardINWIN Z638T.CQ350TBL MATX Mini-Tower Case Black 1ULTRA ULT-LSP650 650W PSUMICROSOFT Windows 7 Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIstahMoose Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 A mini case with a 770 card? You're crazy if you think its going to fit! This is the build I just ordered -> http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3HL28 Will handle SL on ultra no problem. Processor built for a workstation, so ill change it out to something that suits gaming/basic use for word and such. Case I have is on sale right now at newegg so drop another $40 off it If you don't use much space maybe the 1tb isn't needed, but the SSD will make your pc run like a cheetah. SSD as a boot drive and active drive will be awesome. Gonna get another one in the future and raid 0 them. Then raid 1 my storage drive. Replaced the memory to 8 gigs for you as well Building your own is super easy btw. It'll be hard to find something to compete with what I sent you and be under $1000. They usually add $500+ to the price http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3ISE0 $885 if you build it. Including shipping and handling. If not, Those are some decent specs to aim for. Albeit getting that will be hard. Got a phillips head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arabellajones Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 A couple of things to think about, based on my own experience: 1: Cooling fans You don't mention the CPU heatsink/fan, and it may be included. My case has a vent in the side, which delivers air direct to the CPU fan. I also use an outlet fan just below the PSU. Whatever size the ports in the case, use the largest diameter that will fit. If you have to fit the CPU heatsink/fan remember the thermal grease. A thin smear, no more, to bridge the gaps left by slight surface unevenness. 2: Expansion slots Apart from the graphics slot, you may not need to add anything else. But adding a graphics card often blocks both the PCIe slots. The usual two PCI slots can be useful, perhaps an add-on sound card, but they are looking slow for some purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Horten Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 The specs look quite good, if you find out later that the fx 4xxx CPU will not suffice, you can still throw an fx 6xxx or 8xxx cpu in the AM3+ socket later. The only problem I see is also the size of the case Looked up the case, and I don't think you should run into problems with it being too small. Have fun with your new machine J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIstahMoose Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 arabellajones wrote: A couple of things to think about, based on my own experience: 1: Cooling fans You don't mention the CPU heatsink/fan, and it may be included. My case has a vent in the side, which delivers air direct to the CPU fan. I also use an outlet fan just below the PSU. Whatever size the ports in the case, use the largest diameter that will fit. If you have to fit the CPU heatsink/fan remember the thermal grease. A thin smear, no more, to bridge the gaps left by slight surface unevenness. 2: Expansion slots Apart from the graphics slot, you may not need to add anything else. But adding a graphics card often blocks both the PCIe slots. The usual two PCI slots can be useful, perhaps an add-on sound card, but they are looking slow for some purposes. Unless you plan on overclocking you don't need any extra fans. The CPU comes with a fan and the case does as well. The thermal paste is a $8 bonus, but also not realy needed. You wont be hitting high CPU temps running secondlife. Its more GPU intensive, which also has its own fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freya Mokusei Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 MIstahMoose wrote: Unless you plan on overclocking you don't need any extra fans. The CPU comes with a fan and the case does as well. The thermal paste is a $8 bonus, but also not realy needed. You wont be hitting high CPU temps running secondlife. Its more GPU intensive, which also has its own fans It's all preference of course, but since the OP seems to be speccing for a fairly hefty AMD chip, I would definitely recommend at least a third-party cooler. Top-mounting case fans also works brilliantly with high-heat CPUs, suck all the heat up and out without having to worry about it dumping around the drive bays/into the cabling. For $5, you're gonna make the money back in component longevity. Recently built a PC using that AMD chip mentioned, with the stock cooler - disappointing. On-the-chip temps of ~50°C with zero dust and only booting to the BIOS. That would never last 6 months between cleanings. Had to waste a week waiting on a far superior replacement from Arctic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Horten Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 An AMD fx 4xxx is not that heat developing and 'hefty*, get informed about AMD cpu performance classes before you call a AMD quadcore 'hefty'. it's fx4xxxx ( quadcore), fx6xxx ( hexacore, fx 8xxx ( octacore and fx 9xxx ( Hefty octacore that requires even a special mainboard). My desktp machine runs an FX 8350 with a stock cooler, next to silent, never more than 55-60° C temp unless I compile something on all 8 cores ( you can convert that to non iso temp units like fahrenheid yourself) . J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rillie Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Thank you to everyone who responded to my post, especially Jean Horten. My purchase has been finalized, and here are the specs: Brand Mfr # Description AMD FD8350FRHKBOX FX 8350 4.00 GHz C8 AM3 + RET GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3 AM3+ V X16 4D3 M32 GL R MATX PATRIOT PSD38G16002 8GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 TOSHIBA HDKPC01 500GB SATA3 7200RPM 32MB Cache LG GH24NSBOB DVD±RW DL 24x SATA Black ZOTAC ZT-70301-10P GeForce GTX770 2GD5 X16 2DVI HDMI DSP Onboard Sound 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Onboard INWIN Z638T.CQ350TBL MATX Mini-Tower Case Black ULTRA ULT-LSP650 650W PSU MICROSOFT FQC-01247 LIC Windows 7 Professional 64bit SP1 COA MICROSOFT Windows 7 Professional 64bit SP1 Media Really looking forward to enjoying SL again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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