I am looking to do a new PC build. I already know most of what I want for it but I do have a few questions about the CPU and a Liquid Cooler system. The main motivation for the build:
I really like the new Nvidia GTX 970 4gig and want one. I fear my 1055T 6 core @ 3.5gz is not enough to feed it. I have had good luck with Asus and EVGA GPUs and will most likely get the Asus STRIX.
While gaming has become problematic for me as my health deteriorates I still like trying and sometimes just goofing around in a game like Watch Dogs, doing the QR codes, finding Slenderman in the alley, hacking web cams and sometimes just tearing up the place and seeing how long I can survive, is still fun. Several new games are suggesting 4gz 8 cores.
That leads to the CPU. I am probably going to get a AMD FX. For those who do not know me I have not bought an Intel since the Pentium 2. I have read many reviews and forums and the only concern I have is the wattage of the FX chips when under a 24/7 100% load. They seem to do OK points wise. I am looking at the FX-8350 and leaving it at 4gz. I know some of you are running FX-8xxx chips and would like to hear what you have to say about them. Please specify the model.
That leads to the second question. Cooling. I have never used liquid cooling. From the looks of the reviews I have seen Cooler Master CPU liquid cooler kits seem to get good customer reviews. I am looking for a low hassle easy to get up and going cooler. Remember I am 63 and have problems with games. So hoses, connectors, radiators and reservoirs is getting to be too much.
I have a Asus 660 TI and a ASUS 270x. Happy with both.
ASUS STRIX-GTX970-DC20C-4GD5
Gigabyte AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gbps USB 3.0 ATX DDR3 1800 AMD Motherboard GA-970A-UD3P
I have wanted the HAF EVO since it came out.
Cooler Master HAF XB EVO
16 gigs ram, probably Gskill, Crucial or Muskin
To recap my questions are:
Your comments on owning and using a AMD FX-8xxx CPU? Wattage, heat, WCG performance? I am sure it will be fine for games.
Liquid cooling: Cooler Master kits OK? Single fan 120 radiator or dual 240? I am thinking the dual rad might be better for 24/7 100% load for a FX-8xxx???
The AMD FX 9370 H20 Cooled AM3+ 8C DT 220W BE H2O is very interesting, good price and I like the whole kit idea but 220 Watts makes me want to scream like a little girl and run in the other direction! Should I man up and undervolt and underclock it?
Thanks!
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