Useful: how to build a computer yourself.
In June, AMD and NVIDIA will showcase a new graphics card. The revolution will not be because of the architecture of Polaris and Pascal are based on time-tested development. However, the transition from 28-nanometer technology on 16/14-nanometer standards will significantly increase the transistor budget of the chips. Therefore, to significantly increase performance. The company will surely face some problems when using more advanced production technology. First, the percentage of suitable chips may not be very high. I just wrote in the abstract about the spread of the Skylake processors. I assume that predlagay NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070/1080 — will be expensive even against GeForce GTX 980 Ti. Second, in the summer, the company will present only a few devices, about the full lines of the speech did not go. I think, not without rebranding. So the graphics card last generation (Radeon R7/R9 300, the GeForce GTX 900) some time will be relevant.
Computer of the month — may 2016
Starter Assembly — ~30 000 rubles
A starter system cost ~30 000 will allow the user to play modern computer games up to 1080p resolution. In most cases, have to abandon such effects as smoothing and will need to set the overall low/medium graphics quality settings.
Starter Assembly
Processor
AMD FX-8320E, 8 core, 3,2 (4,0) GHz, 8 MB L3.
8500 RUB.
Intel Core i3-6100, 2 cores, 3.7 GHz, 3 MB L3.
8500 RUB.
Motherboard
AMD 760G
Examples:
- ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX motherboard;
- ASUS M5A78L-M LX3;
- MSI 760GM-P23 (FX).
3200 RUB.
H110 Intel Express
Examples:
- GIGABYTE GA-H110M-S2;
- MSI H110M PRO-D;
- H110M ASRock-DGS.
3800 RUB.
RAM
2x 4 GB DDR3-1866 for AMD;
2x 4GB DDR4-2133 — Intel.
2800/2500 RUB.
Video card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 1020 (1085) MHz, 2 GB GDDR5.
8000 RUB.
Drive
HDD, 1 TB, 7200 rpm.
3700 RUB.
CPU cooler
Examples:
- Deepcool deepcool gammaxx 200 — for AMD;
- Deepcool THETA 31 PWM Intel.
1000/700 RUB.
Case
Examples:
- ACCORD P-25B;
- 3Cott 1811.
1200 RUB.
Power supply
Examples:
- Chieftec GPA-500S;
- FSP Group ATX-500PNR;
- Zalman ZM500-LE.
2500 RUB.
Total
AMD — 30 900 rubles.
Intel — 30 900 rubles.
Useful: how to build a computer from technically obsolete hardware.
For the first time in the starting Assembly has “settled” Skylake processor! But not just any Pentium, but the Core i3-6100! Chip attractive very high frequency, and four threads, as shown by our little experiment will become a bottleneck only in a small number of computer games. For example, in GTA V. of Course, a limited budget leaves the marks on other components in the system. In particular, we have to choose among the most simple motherboard on chipset Express H110. A cheaper alternative would be to buy an Intel Core i3-4150 (Haswell, 3.5 GHz, 8000 RUB.) and Board level ASUS H81M-K (3200 rubles).
Continuing the theme of savings, instead of the GeForce GTX 750 Ti you can take the Radeon R7 360 with 2 GB of memory standard GDDR5. It will be a little slower, but you will save somewhere 700-1000 rubles. Then “cut” the graphic potential of the system is not recommended, although the most radical method would be the abandonment of discrete graphics card at all. The experiment showed that on the built-in processor chart AMD and Intel is quite possible to play even in Full HD resolution. But only in undemanding games like Dota 2, StarCraft II and Diablo III. If you are interested and is quite happy, perfect in every way will be the processor AMD A10-7800 (7000 RUB) for the platform FM2+.
Starter Assembly AMD has also changed. Place FX-6300 used last month, took the FX-8320E is the cheapest 8-core “red”. The only drawback to this chip — low clock frequency. However, let’s not forget that all FX-crystals equipped with an unlocked multiplier. Circuit-Board-level ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 to overclock FX-8320E, alas, will not work. And the cooler you will need more serious. If you are planning to take advantage of this 8-core option a few hundred megahertz, it is best to take charge of level ASUS M5A97 R2.0 (5500 RUB.).
Base Assembly — ~50 000 rubles
The basic system cost ~50 000 rubles will allow the user to play modern computer games up to 1080p resolution. In Full HD in most cases, you can treat yourself to even high graphics quality settings.
The base Assembly
Processor
AMD FX-8350, 8 core, 4,0 (4,2) GHz, 8 MB L3.
12 000 RUB.
Intel Core i5-6400, 4 cores, 2,7 (3,2) GHz, 6 MB L3.
13 000 RUB.
Motherboard
AMD 970
Examples:
- ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0;
- MSI 970A-G46;
- ASUS M5A97 R2.0.
5900 RUB
B150 Intel Express
Examples:
- GIGABYTE GA-B150M-D3H;
- MSI B150M PRO-VDH;
- ASRock B150M Pro4S.
5500 RUB.
RAM
2x 8 GB DDR3-1866 for AMD;
2x 8 GB DDR4-2133 — Intel.
5000/5000 RUB.
Video card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 1126 (1178) MHz, 4 GB GDDR5
or
AMD Radeon R9 380, 970 MHz, 4 GB GDDR5.
17 000 RUB.
Drive
HDD, 1 TB, 7200 rpm.
3700 RUB.
CPU cooler
Examples:
- Deepcool deepcool gammaxx S40 — processor.
- Deepcool THETA 31 PWM Intel.
1600/700 RUB.
Case
Examples:
- Zalman Z3 Plus Black;
- Fractal Design Core 2300;
- AeroCool Aero-500.
3000 RUB.
Power supply
Examples:
- Chieftec GPA-500S;
- FSP Group ATX-500PNR;
- Zalman ZM500-LE.
2500 RUB.
Total
AMD — 50 700 RUB.
Intel — 50 700 RUB.
Useful: how to choose a CPU for a gaming computer.
Since the reference assemblies for systems on the AMD platform uses the same CPU — FX-8350. The motive is simple: to pay for a more expensive version of the 8-core chip simply no sense. Default 4 GHz is already good, the ideal frequency for those who do not going to overclock. The others will figure it out.
Changed the build Intel. I put the Core i5-6400, although with some luck a budget of 50 000 will allow you to use a Core i5-6500. According to testing, the cheapest 4-core Skylake has a performance comparable to the Core i5-4460. Somewhere a 14-nanometer chip is faster, in some cases even inferior to the Haswell-the”old man”. But the Core i5-6400 — really cold CPU. Moreover, in future, the system is easy to preupgraded Kaby Lake and maybe Lake Cannon.
Useful: how to choose a CPU.
In General, you should prioritize, because there is an interesting alternative. For the same money you can get Core i5-4590 (14 000 RUB.) and the level of charge the ASUS B85M-G (4300 RUB). Will be a little faster, because in Turbo mode all four cores working at a frequency of 3.5 GHz. Core i5-6400 — 3.1 GHz.
Interesting “knight’s move” is the acceleration powerbrokers Skylake. For example, I was able to increase the frequency of the Core i5-6400 with the default 2.7 GHz to 4.9 GHz completely stable. This requires a special motherboard. All the pitfalls discussed in one of the editions of the “Iron experiment”.
Out more games, which is no longer sufficient 8 GB of RAM. Therefore, in the base build uses a kit with a total volume of 16 GB.
Optimal Assembly — ~75 000 rubles
The optimal system cost ~75 000 will allow the user to play modern computer games up to 1440p resolution with maximum graphics quality settings.
Optimal Assembly
Processor
AMD FX-8350, 8 core, 4,0 (4,2) GHz, 8 MB L3.
12 000 RUB.
Intel Core i5-6600, 4 cores, 3,3 (3,9) GHz, 6 MB L3.
16 000 RUB.
Motherboard
AMD 970
Examples:
- MSI 970 GAMING;
- ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0.
7200 RUB.
B150 Intel Express
Examples:
- ASUS PRO GAMING B150;
- ASRock Fatal1ty Gaming B150 K4/Hyper;
- MSI GAMING B150 M3.
8500 RUB.
RAM
2x 8 GB DDR3-1866 for AMD;
2x 8 GB DDR4-2133 — Intel.
5000 RUB.
Video card
AMD Radeon R9 390, 1000 MHz, 8 GB GDDR5
or
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, 1050 (1178) MHz, 4 GB GDDR5.
25 000 RUB.
Drive
SSD, 240-256 GB + HDD, 1 TB, 7200 rpm.
7100+3700 RUB.
CPU cooler
Examples:
- Zalman CNPS10X Performa — AMD;
- Deepcool deepcool gammaxx 300 — for Intel.
2500/1400 RUB.
Case
Examples:
- Fractal Design Core 3300;
- AeroCool Aero-1000;
- NZXT S340.
5500 RUB.
Power supply
Examples:
- AeroCool Kcas 700 Watts;
- Chieftec BPS-650C;
- Zalman ZM700-GLX.
4500 RUB.
Total
AMD — 72 500 RUB.
Intel — 76 700 rubles.
Useful: how to choose SSD.
The optimal Assembly — the category over which they had to think about most. Since AMD has long been clear, for the month the major components of the platform have not changed. In may there is a small amount you can spend on more capacious hard drive, or a more efficient power supply. Headache delivered the choice of platform Intel, but this is one of those cases where it is considered to be pleasant.
In the end, I chose the Core i5-6600 and the mother Board on LGA1151, respectively. The reasons are the same. Please note that the list of matplot is the Fatal1ty Gaming B150 model K4/Hyper from ASRock. It is based on the chipset B150 Express, but allows you to overclock powerbrokers Skylake processors on the bus. The choice on the decision level PRO ASUS B150 B150 GAMING and MSI GAMING M3 fell for a reason. All three boards are equipped with quality network and sound controllers. In principle, you can always take a simpler solution. From the base Assembly, for example.
The alternative is the Core i5-4690K (16 500 rubles) and Board-level MSI Z97 PC Mate (7000 RUB). Overclocked Haswell Quad will last a long time. With an unlocked multiplier to make it much easier. Those who are planning to overclock the CPU without any restrictions imposed by Intel, it makes sense to take a closer look to still the LGA1150 platform. Either save up for a Core i5-6600K (18 000 rubles).
Traditionally in the “Computer of the month” use case form factors Tower. It’s easier, cheaper and clearer. However, I’m always for that the process of Assembly of the unit approached creatively. For example, “to make” a powerful, but compact gaming machine. You will like it, I assure you.
Advanced Assembly — ~100 000 rubles
Advanced system will allow the user to play modern computer games up to 1440p resolution with maximum graphics quality settings.
Advanced Assembly
Processor
AMD FX-8350, 8 core, 4,0 (4,2) GHz, 8 MB L3.
12 000 RUB.
Intel Core i7-6700, 4 cores, 3,4 (4,0) GHz, 8 MB L3.
23, 000.
Motherboard
AMD 970/990FX
Examples:
- ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1;
- GIGABYTE GA-990FX-Gaming;
- MSI 990FXA GAMING;
- ASUS 970 PRO Gaming/Aura.
11 000 RUB.
Intel Z170 Express
Examples:
- ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING;
- MSI GAMING Z170A M3;
- GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 3;
- Z170 ASRock Extreme4.
11 000 RUB.
RAM
2x 8 GB DDR3-1866 for AMD;
2x 8 GB DDR4-2133 — Intel.
5000/5000 RUB.
Video card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980, 1126 MHz, 4 GB GDDR5.
38 000 RUB.
Drive
SSD, 240-256 GB + HDD, 1 TB, 7200 rpm.
7100+3700 RUB.
CPU cooler
Examples:
- Instead, The Macho Rev. A — for AMD;
- Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO for Intel.
3400/2400 RUB.
Case
Examples:
- Fractal Design Core 3300;
- AeroCool Aero-1000;
- NZXT S340.
5500 RUB.
Power supply
Examples:
- AeroCool Kcas 700 Watts;
- Chieftec CTG-650C;
- Zalman ZM700-GLX.
4500 RUB.
Total
AMD — 90 200 RUB.
Intel — 101 200 RUB.
Useful: how to choose a motherboard.
Advanced Assembly clearly shows that AMD desperately needs high-performance processors. Waiting for Zen at the end of this year. Eight-core FX-8350 is hard to compete with the eight strand Core i7-6700. If only overclocking to 5 GHz. And build Intel on all counts looks better. In principle, since last month nothing in advanced systems has not changed.
Extreme build is ~150 000 rubles
The Assembly cost ~150 000 will allow the user to play modern computer games up to a resolution of 2160p. In GAMING you can treat yourself with the 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.
31, 000.
Motherboard
Intel X99 Express
Examples:
- MSI X99A SLI PLUS;
- MSI X99A RAIDER;
- ASRock X99 Extreme6.
16 500 RUB.
RAM
4x 8GB DDR4-2133.
9500 RUB.
Video card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, 1000 MHz, 6 GB GDDR5.
50 000 RUB
Drive
SSD 480-512 GB + HDD, 2 TB, 7200 rpm.
12 000+6000 RUB.
CPU cooler
Examples:
- Noctua NH-D15S;
- NZXT Kraken X41.
7500 RUB.
Case
Examples:
- Fractal Design Define R5;
- Thermaltake Suppressor F51.
9000 RUB.
Power supply
Examples:
- Cooler Master V650 Semi-Modular;
- Thermaltake Ural 650 W;
- Zalman ZM750-XG.
7000 RUB.
Total
148 500 RUB.
Useful: how to choose power supply.
Extreme build is the most stable category in the “Computer of the month”. The answer is very simple: in order to significantly improve the platform, will have to invest a considerable amount. You know, how many now are the Core i7-5960X and the GeForce GTX TITAN X. the situation May change in the summer, when Intel will officially unveil line of processors Broadwell-E.