Rate my first build

grute · Jun 16, 2013

Hey guys, building my first PC. Please rate and give suggestions .
CPU:AMD FX-6100 3.30 GHz Six-Core AM3+ CPU 6MB

MOTHERBOARD:[CrossFireX] GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3 AMD 970 Socket AM3+ ATX Mainboard

POWER SUPPLY:500 Watts - Corsair CX500 V2

MEMORY:8GB (2GBx4) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory

HARD DRIVE:2TB (2TBx1) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM

VIDEO CARD:NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2GB

OS:Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium (64 Bit)

CASE:In-Win Mana 136 Mid-Tower Gaming Case

vmem · Jun 16, 2013

if this is for gaming, you'll want an intel i5 in there (ideally), otherwise an FX 8350 with an AM3+ motherboard

an APU from AMD isn't going to cut it and will severely bottleneck your gtx 670

coastie65 · Jun 16, 2013

With that Video card, you are going to need a different power supply. You will need something with a 6 pin and a 6+2 pin PCIe connector. This one will do: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

Greybush · Jun 16, 2013

That's a solid gaming pc. if I were you, next time id build a similar priced intel based system. I went from an AMD FX-8350 to a i5-3470 recently
and suddenly my 670's performing better than it ever did.

jnkweaver · Jun 16, 2013

coastie65 :

Unless he edited his build you are mistaken. The GTX 670 needs a 500W psu and 2 6-pin connectors. The Corsair CX500 V2 is adequate as it has 2 6+2pins and is obviously 500W or better.
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-670/specifications

grute · Jun 16, 2013

vmem :

Ok, I changed my build. The only things different are the motherboard and CPU.

CPU:Intel® Core™ i5-4670K 3.40 GHz 6MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1150

MOTHERBOARD:[CrossFireX] MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate Intel Z87 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ Military Class 4, OC Genie II, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, HDMI, 2 Gen3 PCIe x16, 2x PCI-e & 2 PCI
Also, this is for gaming.

Greybush · Jun 16, 2013

Look's like you have it all figured out, man.

coastie65 · Jun 16, 2013

jnkweaver :

I knew the wattage was enough, but wasn't sure about the connectors. Being as it is a Corsair, I am pretty sure there are enough amps on the rail(s).

vmem · Jun 16, 2013

grute :

Perfect, with those changes you'll have one hell of a gaming rig on your hands

and don't worry about the debate over your power supply... I think the one you picked out will run just fine

coastie65 · Jun 16, 2013

grute :

vmem :

Ok, I changed my build. The only things different are the motherboard and CPU.

CPU:Intel® Core™ i5-4670K 3.40 GHz 6MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1150

MOTHERBOARD:[CrossFireX] MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate Intel Z87 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ Military Class 4, OC Genie II, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, HDMI, 2 Gen3 PCIe x16, 2x PCI-e & 2 PCI
Also, this is for gaming.

Good move.

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