First build ever, give opinions.

Elmysc96 · Jun 30, 2013

First time ever building a computer and wanted to ask some experienced people what they thought on my build.
1. Is it all compatible?
2. Will anything be bottlenecking anything else?
3. Is this good for gaming at 1600x900?
4. Will this be a stable build? (I dont plan to upgrade except for ram and and cooler, in the future ill just make another pc, so I want to make sure I wont wont break anything by mixing in wrong parts or any of that.)
5. Iv never built a computer b4 so any advice will be appreciated.

Here it is: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1bKLP

P.s: yes I will add more memory in the future and get a better cpu cooler later on but this is what i can get for my budget at the moment.

Guest · Jun 30, 2013

Personally I don't think much of AMD, but for a good middle of the road system, this ain't bad. You're going to want to spend the $20 or so on a better cooler. If it has the copper based cooler used with the 83XX's it's a little buzz saw. I think that graphics card might be overkill for the resolution you plan to game at, but it's better to have too much rather than not enough graphics horsepower.

Good job! Build it and have a ball!

sophiebeth100 · Jun 30, 2013

1. Yes, everything in this build is compatible.
2. Not at all.
3. Yes, the 760 will max out any current game at that resolution.
4. Yes, stable as any build can be, as long as you take the necessary static precautions etc whilst building.
5. Instantly I would drop that 6350 to a 6300 which saves you $20 - there is no difference in game between these two CPUs. With the money saved, add another 4gb stick of ram. Then later, get yourself a Hyper 212 Evo and overclock your CPU. I would also change that PSU to something like the Corsair CX500 or the XFX 550w. Unless you are dead set on that case, you can grab a Corsair 200R for $30 less and it looks great and has the same capabilities as the Rosewill case. Other than that, well balanced build.

Elmysc96 · Jun 30, 2013

sophiebeth100 :

I actually have a 4g stick of ram on my desk but its only 1333, will that make a difference in gaming?

sophiebeth100 · Jun 30, 2013

Elmysc96 :

sophiebeth100 :

I actually have a 4g stick of ram on my desk but its only 1333, will that make a difference in gaming?

1333 Mhz is fine, but it is advised that it is the same RAM you are buying.

Elmysc96 · Jun 30, 2013

sophiebeth100 :

Elmysc96 :

1333 Mhz is fine, but it is advised that it is the same RAM you are buying.

Also, I have that case and psu because there a combo at newegg for only $115, and whats wrong with that psu? and I went with that memory because its at 1600. If i put them together i heard that the 1600 will just downclock to 1333?

sophiebeth100 · Jun 30, 2013

Elmysc96 :

sophiebeth100 :

Also, I have that case and psu because there a combo at newegg for only $115, and whats wrong with that psu? and I went with that memory because its at 1600. If i put them together i heard that the 1600 will just downclock to 1333?

It's not a trusted brand nor 80 plus rated, and the worst thing you can do is cheap out on a PSU. In the worst case scenario it can fry your entire system. For the extra $10 or so, get an XFX, Corsair, Antec or Seasonic. And what exact make and model is the ram you have now?

Elmysc96 · Jun 30, 2013

sophiebeth100 :

Elmysc96 :

It's not a trusted brand nor 80 plus rated, and the worst thing you can do is cheap out on a PSU. In the worst case scenario it can fry your entire system. For the extra $10 or so, get an XFX, Corsair, Antec or Seasonic. And what exact make and model is the ram you have now?

Um..This in the psu im using. and this is the ram i currently have.

sophiebeth100 · Jun 30, 2013

Elmysc96 :

sophiebeth100 :

Elmysc96 :

It's not a trusted brand nor 80 plus rated, and the worst thing you can do is cheap out on a PSU. In the worst case scenario it can fry your entire system. For the extra $10 or so, get an XFX, Corsair, Antec or Seasonic. And what exact make and model is the ram you have now?

Um..This in the psu im using. and this is the ram i currently have.

As I said, better to go with one of the top four brands, such as this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013&Tpk=xfx%20550w&IsVirtualParent=1

If that is the ram you are using, then just buy another stick of that.

Elmysc96 · Jun 30, 2013

sophiebeth100 :

Elmysc96 :

sophiebeth100 :

Um..This in the psu im using. and this is the ram i currently have.

As I said, better to go with one of the top four brands, such as this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013&Tpk=xfx%20550w&IsVirtualParent=1

If that is the ram you are using, then just buy another stick of that.

That pny ram is pretty bad i think

sophiebeth100 · Jun 30, 2013

Elmysc96 :

sophiebeth100 :

Elmysc96 :

As I said, better to go with one of the top four brands, such as this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013&Tpk=xfx%20550w&IsVirtualParent=1

If that is the ram you are using, then just buy another stick of that.

That pny ram is pretty bad i think

It is $45, and you can get completely new ram for $65:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226191

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