Computer build:first: Compatibility check?

Josh Brumpton · May 30, 2013

Hey guys, this is my first and dont go shouting NOOB! I figured i don't know much, gotta start somewhere right? So I'm not sure I got everything right.

Mobo:
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_990FX_R20/

CPU:
http://www.cclonline.com/product/93469/FD8350FRHKBOX/CPUs/AMD-FX-8350-Eight-Core-Black-Edition-CPU/CPU0153/

CPU fan:
http://www.quietpc.com/gel-gx7

RAM (2x4gb):
http://www.quietpc.com/corsair-memory

SSD (60gb)
:http://www.quietpc.com/kingspec-c3000

HDD(500gb):
http://www.quietpc.com/seagate-sshd

GC:
http://www.cclonline.com/product/98548/GV-N66TOC-3GD/Graphics-Cards/Gigabyte-GeForce-GTX-660-Ti-Overclocked-3GB-Graphics-Card/VGA0910/

PSU:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-TX750V2-Enthusiast-Series-Bronze/dp/B004O0P9VC/ref=sr_1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1369899367&sr=1-4&keywords=750w+modular+psu

I got a blu ray drive wireless card etc. W7 home premium 64bit, case fans etc.
I'm not too sure about psu, and I plan to put the OS and crucial things on the SSD and everything else on the HDD. I also would like to know wether you think i should go a little higher for a GTX670 2gb or stay with a 660 ti 3gb ?

Thanks

Jack Revenant · May 30, 2013

Josh Brumpton :

Hey guys, this is my first and dont go shouting NOOB! I figured i don't know much, gotta start somewhere right? So I'm not sure I got everything right.

Mobo:
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_990FX_R20/

CPU:
http://www.cclonline.com/product/93469/FD8350FRHKBOX/CPUs/AMD-FX-8350-Eight-Core-Black-Edition-CPU/CPU0153/

CPU fan:
http://www.quietpc.com/gel-gx7

RAM (2x4gb):
http://www.quietpc.com/corsair-memory

SSD (60gb)
:http://www.quietpc.com/kingspec-c3000

HDD(500gb):
http://www.quietpc.com/seagate-sshd

GC:
http://www.cclonline.com/product/98548/GV-N66TOC-3GD/Graphics-Cards/Gigabyte-GeForce-GTX-660-Ti-Overclocked-3GB-Graphics-Card/VGA0910/

PSU:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-TX750V2-Enthusiast-Series-Bronze/dp/B004O0P9VC/ref=sr_1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1369899367&sr=1-4&keywords=750w+modular+psu

I got a blu ray drive wireless card etc. W7 home premium 64bit, case fans etc.
I'm not too sure about psu, and I plan to put the OS and crucial things on the SSD and everything else on the HDD. I also would like to know wether you think i should go a little higher for a GTX670 2gb or stay with a 660 ti 3gb ?

Thanks

I would recommend a Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT over the 660 Ti. Nearly the power of the 7950, for less than the cost of the 660 Ti.

Josh Brumpton · May 30, 2013

I would recommend a Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT over the 660 Ti. Nearly the power of the 7950, for less than the cost of the 660 Ti.

Thanks, all recommendations cosindered guys

Jack Revenant · May 30, 2013

Josh Brumpton :

I would also not advise using hybrid drives. You'd be better off getting a normal 1TB 7200rpm HDD and a larger SSD. On that topic, I would advocate using a Samsung 840 Pro in place of the SSD you have there.

You could also save money and increase quality by using a XFX 550w (http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9) in place of your current PSU.

I don't know the CPU cooler you have in there, but I would tend to recommend the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo at that price range.

Josh Brumpton · May 30, 2013

http://www.quietpc.com/wd-hdds

I've heard the green ones dont last long and lack in performance?

Jack Revenant · May 30, 2013

Josh Brumpton :

I have heard similar things. Honestly, my go-to HDD is the Seagate Barracuda 1TB, though the WD Caviar Blue/Black are also good options, particularly the latter. Unfortunately, the Caviar Black is quite expensive, under most circumstances.

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