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ruizray

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So I am 14 and i'm planning on building a computer to replace my consoles. I have done weeks of research watching videos on builds, Reviews on parts, Benchmarks, Different retailers and read and watch basically anything I can to get used to building. However, after all this im still worried about ruining parts or my whole computer and wasting a lot of money. For example, Installing an AMD CPU seems simple enough but im still worried about bending pins or static and frying parts. I would really appreciate any help or suggestions from anybody. Anything at all.

Heres my build


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1hdkO

CPU: AMD FX-8120 3.1GHz 8-Core Processor

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard

Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card

Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)
 
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Shaun o
Nothing is perfect in life, we learn by the mistakes we make so we know better the next time we encounter the same situation.
If we did not try, then we would never learn what we did right or wrong.
Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong.

Im 40 years old now. And still learning. I dare say many people are also.
Your not alone. ;)
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Thanatos Telos

Thanatos Telos

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.61 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($403.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.73 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $970.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-16 07:29 EDT-0400)
A better performing CPU, a (slightly, but some will say it's equal) GPU, cheaper and faster RAM, and a better PSU.
 
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Thanatos Telos

Thanatos Telos

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Mar 8, 2013
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.61 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($403.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.73 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $970.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-16 07:29 EDT-0400)
A better performing CPU, a (slightly, but some will say it's equal) better GPU, cheaper and faster RAM, and a better PSU.
 
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princejeet

princejeet

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nice build my friend. But better to go with 1600mhz memory and better to go with gtx 770. Because in cfx many problem comes and gtx 770 is new upgraded gtx 680 at very suitable price . It is much better in performance, stability, & reliability.
Better to go with windows 7 for gaming. Windows 8 is just better for application work but not good for gaming as windows 7.
Other parts are good.
I hope it helps .
Thank you.
 
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Shaun o

Shaun o

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Nothing is perfect in life, we learn by the mistakes we make so we know better the next time we encounter the same situation.
If we did not try, then we would never learn what we did right or wrong.
Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong.

Im 40 years old now. And still learning. I dare say many people are also.
Your not alone. ;)
 
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skipyC

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Nice build buddy. If you want more power go for GTX 770 or wait until 8000 series come out. Just be confident and wear a metal wrist band or just have something metal to touch and you will be fine.
 
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