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Building my First Computer, want to make sure everything is compatible. Help?

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March 26, 2013 1:55:48 PM

Hola. So I'm building my first computer, and it's meant to be a basic gaming machine. I've assembled my main components, and wanted to triple check everything is compatible. Will you guys check it out for me? Thanks!

Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core Processor 3.2 GHz
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i5-3470-Quad-Core-Proc...

SAMSUNG 830 Series 2.5-Inch 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive
http://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-7PC1...

EVGA GeForce GTX 650
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-1024MB-Graphics-01G-...

And can't decide between two motherboards:

Intel B75 SATA
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Intel-Micro-Motherboards...

OR

Intel Desktop Motherboard LGA1155 DDR3 1600 ATX
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Desktop-Motherboard-LGA1155...

Edit: And what do you all think would be a good power supply to use for these components?

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March 26, 2013 2:05:49 PM

Hi :) 

What are you going to use this computer for ?

Obviously NOT gaming with that Graphics card....

All the best Brett :) 
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March 26, 2013 2:12:42 PM

Brett928S2 said:
Hi :) 

What are you going to use this computer for ?

Obviously NOT gaming with that Graphics card....

All the best Brett :) 


A basic gaming machine. For casual games, such as the Sims 3, maaaaaaybe Assassin's Creed or Skyrim.

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March 26, 2013 2:15:08 PM

katiemcd97 said:
Brett928S2 said:
Hi :) 

What are you going to use this computer for ?

Obviously NOT gaming with that Graphics card....

All the best Brett :) 


A basic gaming machine. For casual games, such as the Sims 3, maaaaaaybe Assassin's Creed or Skyrim.



Hi :) 

For any sort of gaming machine (unless you like gaming on low) you NEED to spend at LEAST DOUBLE on a decent card...

All the best Brett :) 
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March 26, 2013 2:35:12 PM

Less CPU, more GPU.
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March 26, 2013 3:19:16 PM

Ditch the SSD for now, just get a hard drive. You can always buy one at a later date (although it will require you to reinstall the OS). Then you can upgrade the GPU to a 660ti or 7870XT.
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March 26, 2013 4:05:23 PM

2wenty said:
Ditch the SSD for now, just get a hard drive. You can always buy one at a later date (although it will require you to reinstall the OS). Then you can upgrade the GPU to a 660ti or 7870XT.


For a game such as the Sims 3 don't you think the constant loading when traveling around town and to different countries would make it worth it to purchase a ssd? Or do you think the loading is not worth it?
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