May be useful: how to build a computer yourself.
Of course, we all expect the first processors on the architecture of Zen. Users, cars which still have gunpowder in powder flasks, sleep peacefully. If necessary preupgraded at the end/beginning of 2016/2017. Those to whom the computer is necessary here and now, it makes sense to get acquainted with novelties of the recently announced AMD. The processor and motherboard to my test lab is not yet reached, but I have previously estimated that the 32nd installment of the “Iron shop”. It is possible that some models will soon be taught-in assemblies “Computer of the month”.
In dogonku — Samsung announced a range of drives 750 EVO. While sale came in two models with a capacity of 120 GB and 250 GB. According to its characteristics “seven hundred and fiftieth” series is slightly inferior to the iconic 850 EVO, but is much cheaper.
The advent of cheap iron I was unspeakably happy. Therefore, even in conditions of full well… the deep crisis of the variability of the choice of system units is increased. In this difficult time I offer peak performance computers for the designated budget, sacrificing the ergonomics, functionality and possibilities for the further upgrade.
PC of the month — March 2016
Starting the build — up to 30,000 rubles
Starting system costing up to 30 000 rubles will allow the user to play games up to 1080p resolution. In most cases, have to forego such effects as smoothing and need to set the overall low/medium graphics quality settings.
Starting build
Processor
AMD Athlon X4 840, 4 cores, 3,1 (3,8) GHz.
4700 rubles.
G3260 Intel Pentium, 2 cores, 3.3 GHz, 3 MB L3.
4500 rubles.
Motherboard
AMD A68H
Examples:
- ASUS A68HM-K;
- MSI A68HM-E33 V2.
3700 rubles.
Intel H81 Express
Examples:
- ASUS H81M-K;
- MSI H81M-E33.
3700 rubles.
RAM
2x 4 GB DDR3-1600.
3500 rubles.
Video card
AMD Radeon R7 360, 1070 MHz, 2 GB GDDR5.
9000 rubles.
Drive
HDD, 1TB, 7200 rpm.
4200 rubles.
CPU cooler
Examples:
- Deepcool ICE EDGE MINI FS V2.0;
- Deepcool THETA 31 PWM.
900 rubles.
Case
Examples:
- ACCORD P-25B;
- 3Cott 1811.
1500 rubles.
The power supply
Examples:
- Chieftec GPA-500S 500W;
- FSP Group ATX-500PNR 500 W;
- Zalman ZM500-LE 500W.
3000 RUB.
Total
AMD — 30 500 rubles.
Intel — 30 of 300 rubles.
May be useful: how to build a computer from technically obsolete hardware.
During the month the Assembly has not changed. Hardware prices fell slightly. Optimist, emptied the half-full glass, rejoice in this fact. After all, not rose! The pessimist once again mourn over harsh reality.
Soon the “Computer of the month” is a year old. During this time I never offered to collect seed Assembly with a hybrid processor AMD A10/8/6. Why? Don’t see the point, since all systems use discrete graphics. This means that to pay for the integrated video makes no sense. In this Assembly fits Athlon X4. In March — model Athlon X4 840. Last month, AMD has released three new “Athlone”. Now the flagship of the series is the Athlon X4 880K. The processor operates at a frequency of 4 GHz. There are more models Athlon X4 870K (also with an unlocked multiplier) and Athlon X4 845. The second “stone” is the first desktop processor on the Excavator architecture. Chip has been very brisk. In starting the build just do not get lost.
System based on the LGA1150 platform has not changed too. As before, the picture spoils dual-core Pentium. Build with the Athlon X4 840 for gaming looks better.
Base Assembly — up to 50 000 rubles
Basic system cost up to 50 000 rubles will allow the user to play games up to 1080p resolution. In Full HD in most cases, you can treat yourself to even high graphic settings.
Base Assembly
Processor
AMD FX-8320E, 8 core, 3,2 (4,0) GHz, 8 MB L3.
9500 rubles.
Intel Core i5-4460, 4 cores, 3,2 (3,4) GHz, 6 MB L3.
15 000 RUB.
Motherboard
AMD 970
Examples:
- ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0;
- MSI 970A-G46;
- ASUS M5A97 R2.0.
6500 RUB.
Intel H81 Express
Examples:
- ASUS H81M-K;
- MSI H81M-E33.
3700 rubles.
RAM
2x 4 GB DDR3-1600.
3500 rubles.
Video card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 1126 (1178) MHz, 4 GB GDDR5 or AMD Radeon R9 380, 970 MHz, 4 GB GDDR5 for AMD;
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950, 1102 (1279) MHz, 2GB GDDR5 — Intel.
19 000/14, 000.
Drive
HDD, 1 TB, 7200 rpm
4200 rubles.
CPU cooler
Examples:
- Deepcool GAMMAXX S40 — for AMD;
- Deepcool THETA 31 PWM Intel.
1900/900 RUB.
Case
Examples:
- Zalman Z1;
- Thermaltake Versa H23;
- AeroCool GT Advance Black Edition.
3000 RUB.
The power supply
Examples:
- Chieftec GPA-500S 500W;
- FSP Group ATX-500PNR 500 W;
- Zalman ZM500-LE 500W.
3000 RUB.
Total
AMD — 50 600 rubles.
Intel — 47 300 rubles.
May be useful: how to choose a CPU for a gaming computer.
Base Assembly Intel has not changed. Not at all. All is also problematic to combine with Core i5 processor 4-Gigabyte version of the GeForce GTX 960 or Radeon R9 380, within the designated budget. Last month, I painted in detail, why “ponerine” it was the video card. Having defined, is either to take the GeForce GTX 950 or GeForce GTX 960 with two gigabytes of video memory. The difference in performance between these accelerators are scanty, easily offset by the acceleration. So I chose the cheaper model.
Basic build with Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 960 4 GB will cost 300 rubles 52. In my opinion, it makes sense to save money. Moreover, the “Computer of the month” are average rates, are taken from the directory “Yandex.Market” (the region of Moscow). That is, in some stores iron is cheaper than average in some more.
To build the Intel collected on the platform LGA1150 (Haswell) processors, while Core i5-6400 is the same as Core i5-4460. Testing has shown that the item has been added-the chip is slightly faster, but the “average of the hospital” these chips are equal. Real plus Core i5-6400 — less heat and higher efficiency. All is good: times are “stones” equally, we need to take a more modern model. Here and DDR4 memory costs the same as DDR3. But here’s the Board for the LGA1151 platform is still expensive. Even on ultra the H110 chipset Express. So while we pass by.
May be useful: how to choose a CPU.
I build AMD, too, have their troubles. Money is enough for a FX-8320E or FX-8300. The difference in frequency between these chips is only 100 MHz, so there is no reason to overpay. What kind of motherboard to choose? The first option is the cheaper devices on the chipset AMD 970. For example, ASUS M5A97 PLUS, MSI 970A-G43 and ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0. I offered them last month. These boards are no radiators, further cooling the elements of power subsystem. In this case, this is the place you need to blow another fan. Will either “farm” or take a cooler type Down Flow, that cools not only the CPU but also all around. For example, Cooler Master GeminII M4 (2200 rbl.) or Scythe Katana 3 Type A (1800 RUB.). Given as examples of fees will be consistently to work with the FX-8320E at the nominal frequencies. Overheating the engine power is not threatened. What we want is acceleration. Nominal 3.3 GHz is too little. With overclock to 3.8-4 GHz and can handle “butadiene” M5A97 PLUS, 970A-G43 970 Pro3 R2 and.0, but for more serious jump, and FX-8320E is able to accelerate to 4.5-4.7 GHz will be a need for higher quality fee. This is option # 2.
Optimal build — up to 75,000 rubles
Optimal system cost up to 75 000 rubles will allow the user to play games up to 1440p resolutions with max graphic settings.
Optimal build
Processor
AMD FX-8350, 8 core, 4,0 (4,2) GHz, 8 MB L3.
14 000 RUB.
Intel Core i5-4590, 4 cores, 3,3 (3,7) GHz, 6 MB L3.
16 500 RUB.
Motherboard
AMD 970
Examples:
- ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0;
- MSI 970A-G46;
- ASUS M5A97 R2.0.
6500 RUB.
Intel B85/H97 Express
Examples:
- MSI B85-G43;
- ASUS B85-PLUS;
- ASRock H97 Pro4.
7000 rubles.
RAM
2x 8 GB DDR3-1600
6800 rubles.
Video card
AMD Radeon R9 390, 1000 MHz, 8 GB GDDR5;
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, 1050 (1178) MHz, 4 GB GDDR5.
29 000 RUB.
Drive
SSD-120-128 GB for AMD;
HDD, 1TB, 7200 rpm.
4600+4200/4200 RUB.
CPU cooler
Examples:
- Deepcool GAMMAXX S40 — for AMD;
- Deepcool GAMMAXX 300 Intel.
1900/1500 RUB.
Case
Examples:
- Zalman Z3 Plus Black;
- Fractal Design Core 2300;
- AeroCool Aero-500.
3500 rubles.
The power supply
Examples:
- AeroCool Kcas 700 Watts;
- Chieftec CTG-650C;
- Zalman ZM700-GLX.
5100 rubles.
Total
AMD — 75 600 rubles.
Intel — 73 800 rbl.
May be useful: how to choose SSD.
The Assembly is also optimal for Haswell. But on a more powerful chip Core i5-4590. The alternative Core i5-6500, but again have to pay for a more expensive motherboard on the logic Express B150. By itself, the configuration has not changed. Still no SSD don’t fit in the budget. There is a sense to pay extra to get the model volume 120-128 GB. Brand new 750 EVO series from Samsung will fit.
But AMD processors are cheaper. The optimal Assembly was able to “cram” a powerful FX-8350. Those who overclock the chip is not going to, nominal 4 GHz will definitely be pleased. And still better from the chip to squeeze a little. In the case of AMD FX performance is never too much. Once again I repeat: take the “stone” is more expensive than the FX-8350 makes no sense. In principle, the enthusiast who a priori will accelerate 8-yadernik, also it makes no sense to chase top-end models in the line. Savings should be economical. However, in the “Computer of the month” takes into account the views of all users.
The price difference between the processors has identified the presence in the Assembly AMD SSD.
Advanced Assembly — up to 100 000 rubles
The advanced system will allow the user to play games up to 1440p resolutions with max graphic settings.
Advanced Assembly
Processor
AMD FX-8350, 8 core, 4,0 (4,2) GHz, 8 MB L3.
14 000 RUB.
Intel Core i5-6600, 4 cores, 3,3 (3,9) GHz, 6 MB L3.
19 000 rubles.
Motherboard
AMD 990FX
Examples:
- ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0;
- MSI 990FXA-GD65.
10 300 rubles.
Intel B150/Z170 Express
Examples:
- MSI GAMING B150 M3;
- ASUS B150-PRO;
- ASRock Z170 Pro4S.
9000 rubles.
RAM
2x 8 GB DDR3-1866 for AMD;
2x 8 GB DDR4-2133 — Intel.
6800 rubles.
Video card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980, 1126 MHz, 4 GB GDDR5.
44 000 RUB.
Drive
SSD 120-128 GB;
HDD, 1TB, 7200 rpm.
4600+4200 rubles.
CPU cooler
Examples:
- Zalman CNPS10X Performa — AMD;
- Deepcool GAMMAXX S40 — for Intel.
3000/2000 RUB.
Case
Examples:
- Zalman Z3 Plus Black;
- Fractal Design Core 2300;
- Deepcool Tesseract.
3500 rubles.
The power supply
Examples:
- AeroCool Kcas 700 Watts;
- Chieftec CTG-650C;
- Zalman ZM700-GLX.
5100 rubles.
Total
AMD — 95 500 rubles.
Intel — 99 900 rubles.
May be useful: how to choose a motherboard.
The vision I expressed. Therefore, in the advanced Assembly is the FX-8350. Then we have to disperse. At a frequency of 4.5-4.7 GHz chip with a stretch will pull the GeForce GTX 980. In the resolution WQHD exactly. Given as examples of macplay support SLI technology (cut the power), but to install in a system over time, a second GeForce GTX 980 does not make sense. So instead of a Board on chipset AMD 990FX, you can take a simpler version, but with the least loss of functionality. For example, MSI 970 GAMING (8000 RUB.) or ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA.
Processor Core i5-6600 is also not will pull two GeForce GTX 980. But should you? Personally, I think not. The reasoning can be found here. If the agenda is such a goal, Core i5-6600 must be dissolved. Here the Core i5-6400 I was able overclocked to 4.9 GHz. Great result, isn’t it? In applications that do not involve instructions AVX/AVX2 instructions, and CPU-intensive games the performance increased to 50-60%. I think Core i5-6600 chase not worse, but this requires a motherboard solely on the Z170 chipset Express.
The issue of selecting the type of RAM for the LGA1151 platform disappeared: DDR4-2133 in 2016 are not worth more than DDR3. Much of a difference in performance no. Only frustrating frankly overpriced motherboard for the new memory standard.
Otherwise, advanced Assembly has not changed.
Extreme build — to 150 000 roubles
Build cost up to 150,000 rubles will allow the user to play modern computer games up to a resolution of 2160p. In the CPU you can treat yourself to highest quality graphics. Ultra HD will have to choose the parameters, as the load on the graphics subsystem increases drastically.
Extreme build
Processor
Intel Core i7-5820K, 6 cores, 3,3 (3,6) GHz, 15 MB L3.
34 000 rubles.
Motherboard
Intel X99 Express
Examples:
- MSI X99A SLI PLUS;
- MSI X99A RAIDER.
19 000 rubles.
RAM
4x 4 GB DDR4-2133.
8000 rubles.
Video card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, 1000 MHz, 6 GB GDDR5.
59 000 rubles.
Drive
SSD, 240-256 GB;
HDD, 1TB, 7200 rpm.
8400+4200 rubles.
CPU cooler
Example:
- Thermalright TRUE Spirit 140 Power.
3800 rubles.
Case
Examples:
- Fractal Design Core 3300;
- Thermaltake Commander G42 Window.
6500 RUB.
The power supply
Examples:
- Cooler Master V650 Semi-Modular 650W;
- Thermaltake Ural 650 Watts.
8000 rubles.
Total
150 900 rubles.
May be useful: how to choose a power supply.
Extreme Assembly has not fundamentally changed for several months. The Foundation of all foundations is a six-core processor Core i7-5820K and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. The alternative is only one: buying Core i7-6700K (32 000 rubles) and nutplate on the Z170 chipset Express (12-15, 000.). Processor the item has been added finally now cheaper and cheaper Core i7-5820K. Yes, cores are smaller, but 14-nanometer chip running at very high frequency 4 GHz and even without scalping overclocked to 4.5-4.7 GHz.