Will this build work? 1st time building PC

legendarybloodfang · Jun 9, 2013

Hi i'm going to build my very own PC for the 1st time, and I was wondering if this is a decent gaming PC. I'm on a tight budget so this is what I can afford.

Will this build work? I'm worried that one of the components wont work with the rest of the build (ex. if the gpu/cpu will be compatible with the mobo and vice versa)

-AMD FX-6300 3.5ghz cpu http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4904562&sku=A79-8351

-sapphire 7770hd 1GB GDDR5 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7847465&csid=_61
edit

i didn't know there were 2 diff. kinds of the sapphire 7770. apparently the previous one was OC'd)

-Corsair 300r mid-atx case http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1723741&sku=C13-6300

-Silverstone ST45SF 450w psu http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4166607&sku=S35-2105

-Gigabyte GA 970a-DS3 mobo http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2932738&sku=G452-8442

-Seagate barracuda 1TB hard drive http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=744346&sku=TSD-1000AS7

-Samsung SH-224BB internal dvd drive http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4814646&sku=S203-8592%20OEM

-Crucial ballistix 8GB DDR3-1600MHz ram http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1412141&sku=C19-6177

I'm not a tech savvy, so feedback would be much appreciated.

p.s. this build will cost me about 600$

Outlander_04 · Jun 9, 2013

Links to parts are really helpful , as well as the description
Is that 1 x8 gig stick of RAM , or a 2 x 4 gig kit?

luckiest charm · Jun 9, 2013

Yeah everything is compatible.

firo40 · Jun 9, 2013

its a 2x4 if yo click the link

luckiest charm · Jun 9, 2013

firo40 :

He added links 2 minutes ago.

legendarybloodfang · Jun 9, 2013

Outlander_04 :

it's a 2x4GB stick. is it compatible with the mobo?

realchaos · Jun 9, 2013

Prices of each component?
Where are you buying from?
-The psu will blow up on you.

Edit: Didn't see it until the page refreshed.
Cheaper and higher quality psu: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=125449&CatId=5431
Cheaper ram: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7025810&CatId=3473
Cheaper case: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4907301&CatId=1509

legendarybloodfang · Jun 9, 2013

realchaos :

I'm buying from tigerdirect.
woah, 600w req.? I thought it was a 400w req....lol. thx for spotting that

luckiest charm · Jun 9, 2013

Yeah RAM is compatible. I have heard RAM is universally compatible as if its of higher frequency it gets lowered automatically.

As of PSU, you should rather ask him.

luckiest charm · Jun 9, 2013

I just checked, 450W PSU is more than enough.
His whole system estimated wattage usage is 270W.

Why should he opt for 600W? Hey stick to 450W, you can even crossfire that card in that much power.

But change the company to either Seasonic or Corsair CX Series.

legendarybloodfang · Jun 9, 2013

luckiest charm :

Apparently the first gpu link I posted led to the OC version of the 7770 that req. 600w. The one I meant to link/want to buy req. 400w

luckiest charm · Jun 9, 2013

I am talking about HD 7770 GHz Edition (Overclocked). It has about 80W TDP, 450W PSU is more than enough.

I see no reason for going for a 600W for that config.
One more thing. Change PSU to this -

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4278582

realchaos · Jun 9, 2013

450w is plenty for a 7770, but silverstone is not a good psu manufacturer. The XFX 550w i listed is cheaper and it is higher quality. Can't go wrong with that.

DarkSable · Jun 9, 2013

legendarybloodfang :

Those specifications are presuming that you have the crappiest power supply out there.

The OC version should work fine on a 450 or 500w power supply.

That being said, no matter what, you should always get a VERY GOOD QUALITY power supply - it's the most important part of a computer, because if the PSU fails (as low quality ones are wont to do), it could set the computer on fire, fry your components, or explode.

The xfx 550w that was recommended is made by seasonic, and is a very good power supply - it would also let you use a more powerful graphics card in the future if you wanted to upgrade, whereas a 400w PSU would limit you to low-end cards.

aonor · Jun 9, 2013

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127687

$80

legendarybloodfang · Jun 9, 2013

DarkSable :

I just finished comparing the two psu and I realized that the xfx psu has one 4-Pin Floppy Connector whereas the silverstone has 2. Should I be concerned about this? Might I ask what are those used for? I'm paranoid about components missing a cable/not working with rest of build (not trying to say that I don't trust you guys, mind you)

luckiest charm · Jun 9, 2013

That is probably for connecting 1980's Floppy Drive. No one uses that now a days, things are now ported to DVDs and Blu Rays.

legendarybloodfang · Jun 9, 2013

aonor :

i prefer performance rather than price. I don't want my gpu breaking within weeks/months

DarkSable · Jun 9, 2013

The only two things anymore that I've EVER seen those used for are sound cards and funky extender / adapter cables... and in both cases, they came with floppy to molex converters because nobody uses floppy connections anymore anyways.

realchaos · Jun 9, 2013

I'm wondering if you're able to buy parts from other retail stores such as newegg or ncix, or are you restricted to tigerdirect?

legendarybloodfang · Jun 9, 2013

realchaos :

I can, but I don't really like the idea that it's gonna ship separately(aka more shipping/tax fees)

legendarybloodfang · Jun 9, 2013

W8, which brand is better? MSI or Sapphire 7770? I know they're practically the same spec wise but I wan't to know which has better cooling. I'd like to keep my pc as cool as possible.

realchaos · Jun 9, 2013

Do you get taxed from Newegg.com?

luckiest charm · Jun 9, 2013

Sapphire.

legendarybloodfang · Jun 9, 2013

Hmm should I stick with the corsair 300r case or get the Thermaltake V3 Black Edition case? The extra fans and the dust filter seems neat.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1723741&sku=C13-6300
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5520044&csid=_61

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