So I've narrowed it down, just need final advice before purchase

gamelikerichie · May 7, 2013

I'm trying to build the best possible rig for $500
Just gonna play LoL, WoW, Planetside 2, nothing too graphic dependent
I won't need an OS, mainly concerned about MOBO, GPU, PSU, and if I will need 3rd party cpu cooler, I won't be over clocking, don't see a need for the above mentioned games.

So far, I have:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.58 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($109.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Apevia CF4SL-4C 25.6 CFM 80mm Fan ($4.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $464.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

I am wondering if I could use one of my old computer cases, and will it have enough air flow, if not, could you possibly recommend a case for me?

Thank you in advanced

zander1983 · May 7, 2013

Looks just fine. Good choice on the mobo, can always dump a FX-8350 in there later.

As for the case, depending on the case.

Why not mod your old case? Cut holes, etc. If it goes to hell, then buy a new case

[EDIT] As for a case, depends what you like and your budget, but you can get something really nice like the Corsair 300R for under $100

godftw · May 7, 2013

i feel like you could get a much bigger HDD for a bit more, and you could probably get 1600 ram for the same price or just cheaper 1333 ram.
also not sure whats with that fan?? that doesnt look like something anyone should get.

ksham · May 7, 2013

What case do you have? Or is that not important?

It otherwise looks good. I'd get a MSI GTX 650 Ti Boost to fill the $30 gap.

gamelikerichie · May 7, 2013

any case recommendations? I really have no preference, just as long as it's black. I have no clue on what case would fit me best, never bought a case, usually just had some lying around lol

godftw · May 7, 2013

if youre on a budget just look what cases are on sale at newegg and pick one that's pretty, more holes = more air flow, less holes = more silence.

Emelth · May 7, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-4100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($75.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($42.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $513.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-07 03:43 EDT-0400)

gamelikerichie · May 7, 2013

godftw :

you think I'll need the airflow? it's gonna sit on top of a desk, nothing surrounding it

godftw · May 7, 2013

would probably depend on how you intend to overclock? im not an expert but dont some phenoms run pretty hot? either way you probably wont need a huge amount of airflow.

ksham · May 7, 2013

godftw :

Not true. Airflow has nothing to do with having more holes or less. If you were to stick two fans in an Antec Lanboy Air, I'll bet you get terrible airflow.

godftw · May 7, 2013

ksham :

pretty sure that is a good way to generalize it for low end cases, dont think companies are spending much time researching the air flow of their 30$ cases. even if the airflow was inferior with the stock 2 fans you have the ability to add more on cases with more meshing.

ksham · May 7, 2013

More fans doesn't equate to better airflow. It only equates to more air and more noise. You need a good design and good placement of fans.

godftw · May 7, 2013

ksham :

feel like youre nit picking, in the same case having more fans = more airflow....saying that basic cookiecutter cases are going to have dramatically different airflow patterns is a stretch and being able to find someone with data or testing on it would be just as unlikely.

ksham · May 7, 2013

No. More fans on any case != better airflow. More fans only pushes in more air. The more fans you have, the more chances you have of obstructing your other fans. For example, if you have one front intake and then a bottom intake, the bottom intake fan blowing air upward will be a blockade to the air pulled in from the front intake. So they both counteract one another. That is poor airflow. Ever took physics class?

Not trying to be rude or demeaning. Just trying to explain my thoughts. If I offended you in any way, I sincerely apologize.

Sorry.

godftw · May 8, 2013

i understand exactly what your saying, i just dont think its applicable to this scenario.

gamelikerichie · May 8, 2013

so with the cpu fan and a fan on the case itself, I should be good? The fan on the case, should be pulling in air from outside, or pushing out air to the outside

ksham · May 8, 2013

I think the confusion comes from us not knowing what case you chose.

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