First PC Build: Are my Parts Compatible?

energezer · Aug 31, 2013

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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=N82E16813130637

UPDATED2 Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286

UPDATED5 RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233335

UPDATED4 Hard Drive: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku=A5697243&ef_id=UiPSUQAAAAkqaQqI:20130905014710:s&dgc=ST&cid=262075&lid=4742361&acd=1230980794501410

DVD Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

UPDATED4 Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131473

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

tiny voices · Aug 31, 2013

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.

energezer · Aug 31, 2013

tiny voices :

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

flyoffacliff · Aug 31, 2013

energezer :

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.

tiny voices · Aug 31, 2013

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.

energezer · Aug 31, 2013

tiny voices :

Check it now! I think I fixed everything... Make sure everything is compatible?

Thanks,
Aaron

tiny voices · Aug 31, 2013

Get a WAY cheaper motherboard. Something like $85. use the rest on a better GPu. That gt640 will only play at lowest possible settings. It is not meant for gaming.

energezer · Aug 31, 2013

tiny voices :

Can you recommend a GPU to me?

tiny voices · Aug 31, 2013

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.

energezer · Aug 31, 2013

tiny voices :

Will this one be okay for my gaming purpose? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150642&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Desktop+Graphics+Cards-_-N82E16814150642&gclid=CL6xiJqMqbkCFRGg4Aodf3gAhw

energezer · Aug 31, 2013

tiny voices :

Also Updated the Motherboard. Please check it out.

flyoffacliff · Aug 31, 2013

energezer :

Yes, that would work, but this one is a better deal:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131473

It has twice the memory, a better cooler, better reviews, and has the same offer for 2 free games.

flyoffacliff · Aug 31, 2013

energezer :

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.

tiny voices · Sep 1, 2013

flyoffacliff :

energezer :

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.

energezer · Sep 4, 2013

tiny voices :

flyoffacliff :

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

tiny voices · Sep 4, 2013

Everything looks good. the RAM could be better. You want 2x4gb kit and 1600mhz.

energezer · Sep 5, 2013

tiny voices :

Updated the RAM. Are you sure the motherboard will fit in the case? What do I need for mounting?

tiny voices · Sep 6, 2013

Everything will fit no problem. The case will come with all the mounting hardware you need. Everything looks good to go.

energezer · Oct 13, 2013

tiny voices :

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=N82E16819113286&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-_-Processors+-+Desktops-_-AMD-_-19113286

AMD FX-6350: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113327

Thanks!

tiny voices · Oct 13, 2013

Either one is fine. You will need an aftermarket cooler like a coolermaster hyper 212 evo if you want to overclock either.

energezer · Oct 13, 2013

tiny voices :

Would this power supply work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

tiny voices · Oct 13, 2013

That is a CPU cooler, not a PSU. But yes it will be fine for overclocking.

energezer · Oct 13, 2013

tiny voices :

Buying the CPU now.. Thank you so much for your help.

tiny voices · Oct 13, 2013

No problem! Feel free to PM me if you need anything else.

energezer · Oct 13, 2013

tiny voices :

Sorry for the quick after-question.. Would this case (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147170&nm_mc=TEMC-CrossSellSOConfirmationUS-&cm_mmc=TEMC-TEMC-CrossSellSOConfirmationUS-_-content-_-Essentials-_-11-147-170) be just as fine as the previous one? The blue LED fans are pretty snazzy.... haha

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