First PC Build: Are my Parts Compatible?
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energezer
August 31, 2013 4:35:42 PM
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Hi Tom's Hardware! I'm building my first gaming PC and I have selected the parts. This PC would normally be used to play games such as Minecraft, In-browser games, and other games on Steam. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the parts are compatible? I'm anxious to start the build! Here are the parts:
UPDATED2 Case: http://www.costcaptain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=C&Product_Code=DX_Z9&gclid=CPnfobn4qLkCFUOd4Aod-wIApA
UPDATED Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Power+Supplies-_-N82E16817207013&gclid=CLWDhYDwqLkCFUmk4AodrTQAxw
UPDATED4 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
UPDATED2 Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286
UPDATED5 RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
UPDATED4 Hard Drive: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c...
DVD Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
UPDATED4 Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Thank you SO much for taking the time to read, and answer my inquiry. Also, if you have any suggestions, let me know!
Thanks,
Aaron
*Update 2: 9:28 PM EST
*Update 3: 10:21 PM EST
*Update 4: 9:36 PM EST (9/4)
*Update 5: 8:08 PM EST (9/5)
Hi Tom's Hardware! I'm building my first gaming PC and I have selected the parts. This PC would normally be used to play games such as Minecraft, In-browser games, and other games on Steam. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the parts are compatible? I'm anxious to start the build! Here are the parts:
UPDATED2 Case: http://www.costcaptain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=C&Product_Code=DX_Z9&gclid=CPnfobn4qLkCFUOd4Aod-wIApA
UPDATED Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Power+Supplies-_-N82E16817207013&gclid=CLWDhYDwqLkCFUmk4AodrTQAxw
UPDATED4 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
UPDATED2 Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286
UPDATED5 RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
UPDATED4 Hard Drive: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c...
DVD Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
UPDATED4 Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Thank you SO much for taking the time to read, and answer my inquiry. Also, if you have any suggestions, let me know!
Thanks,
Aaron
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The PSu is trash. Needs to be Antec, XFX, COrsair, Seasonic.
the GPU is so weak it will barely play an hd video. No gaming at all will happen with this. You should spend 2x the CPU price on the GPU.
WAYYY too much CPU. Get an i5 at MOST. Bu you should get an fx6300 on this budget.
Motherboard will not fit in the case and is stupid overkill.
too much RAm 8gb is plenty for gaming.
the GPU is so weak it will barely play an hd video. No gaming at all will happen with this. You should spend 2x the CPU price on the GPU.
WAYYY too much CPU. Get an i5 at MOST. Bu you should get an fx6300 on this budget.
Motherboard will not fit in the case and is stupid overkill.
too much RAm 8gb is plenty for gaming.
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energezer
August 31, 2013 5:01:25 PM
tiny voices said:
The PSu is trash. Needs to be Antec, XFX, COrsair, Seasonic. the GPU is so weak it will barely play an hd video. No gaming at all will happen with this. You should spend 2x the CPU price on the GPU.
WAYYY too much CPU. Get an i5 at MOST. Bu you should get an fx6300 on this budget.
Motherboard will not fit in the case and is stupid overkill.
too much RAm 8gb is plenty for gaming.
Hi Tiny Voices. Thanks for your words of wisdom! I have updated the things you suggestion. Please review them if you can. Also, Do you know what kind of case would fit the Motherboard? I would like to keep this motherboard. Also, is there an affordable Video Card you reccomend?
Thanks,
Aaron
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flyoffacliff
August 31, 2013 5:12:09 PM
energezer said:
tiny voices said:
The PSu is trash. Needs to be Antec, XFX, COrsair, Seasonic. the GPU is so weak it will barely play an hd video. No gaming at all will happen with this. You should spend 2x the CPU price on the GPU.
WAYYY too much CPU. Get an i5 at MOST. Bu you should get an fx6300 on this budget.
Motherboard will not fit in the case and is stupid overkill.
too much RAm 8gb is plenty for gaming.
Hi Tiny Voices. Thanks for your words of wisdom! I have updated the things you suggestion. Please review them if you can. Also, Do you know what kind of case would fit the Motherboard? I would like to keep this motherboard. Also, is there an affordable Video Card you reccomend?
Thanks,
Aaron
That motherboard uses the "ATX" form factor, but the case only supports "Micro-ATX" and "Mini-ITX". Click here for a list of all compatible cases on Newegg.com.
I would recommend a GTX 760 graphics card if you can afford it.
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Your CPU and motherboard do not work together. You need an am3+ board for that CPU.
Your GPU will still only play games at lowest settings. Don't forget that gaming is 80% GPU power and 20% CPU power.
For an ATX motherboard you need an ATX mid tower case. not microATX.
Your RAM is stupid overpriced if it is 94 dollars. For $60 or less you can get 8gb RAM.
Your GPU will still only play games at lowest settings. Don't forget that gaming is 80% GPU power and 20% CPU power.
For an ATX motherboard you need an ATX mid tower case. not microATX.
Your RAM is stupid overpriced if it is 94 dollars. For $60 or less you can get 8gb RAM.
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energezer
August 31, 2013 6:33:50 PM
tiny voices said:
Your CPU and motherboard do not work together. You need an am3+ board for that CPU.Your GPU will still only play games at lowest settings. Don't forget that gaming is 80% GPU power and 20% CPU power.
For an ATX motherboard you need an ATX mid tower case. not microATX.
Your RAM is stupid overpriced if it is 94 dollars. For $60 or less you can get 8gb RAM.
Check it now! I think I fixed everything... Make sure everything is compatible?
Thanks,
Aaron
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energezer
August 31, 2013 6:43:19 PM
energezer
August 31, 2013 7:03:28 PM
tiny voices said:
medium settings: gtx650ti or hd7770. medium/high settings: hd7850/ gtx 650ti BOOST
mostly high settings and some max: gtx660/hd7870
max settings: gtx760/hd7950
max settings for a long time: gtx770/ hd7970.
Will this one be okay for my gaming purpose? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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energezer
August 31, 2013 7:24:55 PM
flyoffacliff
August 31, 2013 7:34:50 PM
energezer said:
tiny voices said:
medium settings: gtx650ti or hd7770. medium/high settings: hd7850/ gtx 650ti BOOST
mostly high settings and some max: gtx660/hd7870
max settings: gtx760/hd7950
max settings for a long time: gtx770/ hd7970.
Will this one be okay for my gaming purpose? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Yes, that would work, but this one is a better deal:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
It has twice the memory, a better cooler, better reviews, and has the same offer for 2 free games.
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flyoffacliff
August 31, 2013 7:39:37 PM
energezer said:
tiny voices said:
medium settings: gtx650ti or hd7770. medium/high settings: hd7850/ gtx 650ti BOOST
mostly high settings and some max: gtx660/hd7870
max settings: gtx760/hd7950
max settings for a long time: gtx770/ hd7970.
Also Updated the Motherboard. Please check it out.
That won't work., sorry. The CPU is socket "AM3+", but the motherboard uses the older "AM3" socket. You will need a newer motherboard with an "AM3+" socket to use that CPU.
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flyoffacliff said:
energezer said:
tiny voices said:
medium settings: gtx650ti or hd7770. medium/high settings: hd7850/ gtx 650ti BOOST
mostly high settings and some max: gtx660/hd7870
max settings: gtx760/hd7950
max settings for a long time: gtx770/ hd7970.
Also Updated the Motherboard. Please check it out.
That won't work., sorry. The CPU is socket "AM3+", but the motherboard uses the older "AM3" socket. You will need a newer motherboard with an "AM3+" socket to use that CPU.
This is exactly correct.
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energezer
September 4, 2013 6:39:56 PM
tiny voices said:
flyoffacliff said:
energezer said:
tiny voices said:
medium settings: gtx650ti or hd7770. medium/high settings: hd7850/ gtx 650ti BOOST
mostly high settings and some max: gtx660/hd7870
max settings: gtx760/hd7950
max settings for a long time: gtx770/ hd7970.
Also Updated the Motherboard. Please check it out.
That won't work., sorry. The CPU is socket "AM3+", but the motherboard uses the older "AM3" socket. You will need a newer motherboard with an "AM3+" socket to use that CPU.
This is exactly correct.
Sorry for the delay. Updated the MOBO, got cheaper RAM, downgraded the hard drive, and updated the Video Card. Please review! (I may just have it right this time...)
Thanks,
Aaron
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energezer
September 5, 2013 5:15:32 PM
energezer
October 13, 2013 8:14:43 AM
tiny voices said:
Everything will fit no problem. The case will come with all the mounting hardware you need. Everything looks good to go.Just a quick last minute question before I start to buy parts-
What CPU would be better? Although the 6300 has a cooling device, would it be worth it to get the 6350 for the 3.9GHz? Or should I just get the 6300 and overclock it?
AMD FX-6300: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
AMD FX-6350: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Thanks!
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energezer
October 13, 2013 8:29:44 AM
tiny voices said:
Either one is fine. You will need an aftermarket cooler like a coolermaster hyper 212 evo if you want to overclock either.Would this power supply work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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energezer
October 13, 2013 8:45:16 AM
energezer
October 13, 2013 9:04:07 AM
tiny voices said:
No problem! Feel free to PM me if you need anything else.Sorry for the quick after-question.. Would this case (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...) be just as fine as the previous one? The blue LED fans are pretty snazzy.... haha
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