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New Computer Build, Rating and Suggestions?

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May 9, 2013 10:30:41 AM

So I have started working on my first build and wanted some feedback, as well as maybe suggestions for some parts I haven't already bought, here it is:

Case (PURCHASED):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Motherboard (PURCHASED):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

RAM (PURCHASED):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Video Card (PURCHASED):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Power Supply Unit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Processor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Hard Drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Any advice or changes I should make? How does it look? All feedback appreciated! This desktop is intended for casual/gaming (mostly MMOS, nothing too graphically intense). After the thing I have already purchased my remaining budget is ~$500, but that also includes my DvD drive, wireless adapter, and monitor.

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May 9, 2013 10:41:11 AM

Your video card link is the same link as your RAM
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May 9, 2013 10:43:56 AM

What will the PC be used for...Gaming? Video editing?...Casual Browsing? etc.. What is your budget?
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May 9, 2013 10:47:35 AM

You also purchased ddr3 1333, when you should have bought 1600. Not a huge difference, but since the prices are generally the same you'll always want to get the faster ram.
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May 9, 2013 11:55:59 AM

scragnoff said:
Hi B_Dubbyah!

You could go with a lower wattaged psu, with a Seasonic S12II 520W or even a SeaSonic S12II 430W.


So you would recommend a lower wattage PSU for a higher price? Based on absolutely no knowledge of his GPU. Sounds like a great idea...Where exactly do you see the benefit of a lower wattage PSU?
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May 9, 2013 12:04:28 PM

ryan5609 said:
scragnoff said:
Hi B_Dubbyah!

You could go with a lower wattaged psu, with a Seasonic S12II 520W or even a SeaSonic S12II 430W.


So you would recommend a lower wattage PSU for a higher price? Based on absolutely no knowledge of his GPU. Sounds like a great idea...Where exactly do you see the benefit of a lower wattage PSU?


Based on the fact that my recommended PSU's are more reliable (SeaSonic). Price may be higher, but you're paying for quality.

Would you recommend a higher wattaged psu then for his build?
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May 9, 2013 12:31:54 PM

slomo4sho said:
The Intel Core i5-3470 is currently $15 cheaper than the 3450.
Consider the Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB

Also, you have the ram linked twice so I can't comment on the GPU. Can any of the purchased items be returned?


Unfortunately that deal expires after today, so I wont get the $15 as I am spreading these parts out over the next month or two. Will keep watching for ongoing promos on similar CPUs, and I will loo into the Western Digital Blue as well. The only things that can be returned are the RAM and GPU. Also I have fixed the link for my GPU, sorry about that!
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May 9, 2013 12:33:37 PM

Swordkd said:
You also purchased ddr3 1333, when you should have bought 1600. Not a huge difference, but since the prices are generally the same you'll always want to get the faster ram.


How much of a difference will this make? I can return the RAM, but I would rather avoid the hassle of it if it isn't going to be that noticeable.
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