Building first computer, GPU power and size questions.....

zargash · Dec 4, 2013

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard/Combo (Free @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Black 500GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Diablotek EVO CPA-6170 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $310.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-02 01:01 EST-0500)

So I'm going to get a graphics card for $100-150.00 and I know I have enough power to run any card, I just don't understand the amp/rail lingo. With my power supply, Motherboard and Case, is there any that wont work? I'm looking at anything from a gtx 760/7870 Amd to a gtx 650 ti boost/7850 Amd and anything in between.

Thanks for your help, and Microcenter FTW

dudaskank · Dec 4, 2013

The processor and motherboard you choose aren't compatible. You can check this at gigabyte site or cpu-upgrade.com:

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/cgi-bin/SearchMB.pl?MB=GA-78LMT-S2P&ACTION=Search

About the size, this link:

http://diablotek.com/v2.0/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=36&category_id=59&flypage=tpflypage.tpl&page=shop.product_details&product_id=97&vmcchk=1&Itemid=36

show that the maximum size of VGA can be 275mm in this case. Check if the size of your desired VGA fits in.

Scremin34Egl · Dec 4, 2013

Your build is fine except for the motherboard. It does not have proper support for the fx cpu's. If you check on gigabytes website, they tell you to update the bios for it to support the fx cpu's. Even if it does you might get low performance as that board is not properly designed to take high powered chips like the fx and you wont be able to overclock. The chipset is also outdated and will not properly handle an fx cpu.

Your psu is good enough and should be able to handle most high end cards. I dont think you will be able to get a gtx 760 for around that price range but you can get a 7870, heres one

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You might wanna check the size as it does look a bit long

zargash · Dec 4, 2013

Scremin34Egl :

Ya I was looking at that card. Ya looks like I need a new motherboard thats compatible. First thing I asked the guy was you know how to build a computer and whats compatible with what, and he says, ya its not like we work at best buy...... Perhaps he just made a mistake. Any recommendations for a board? I still can get $40.00 off at mircrocenter with the combo deal they were offering since they suggested a wrong board.

Scremin34Egl · Dec 4, 2013

zargash :

Scremin34Egl :

Ya I was looking at that card. Ya looks like I need a new motherboard thats compatible. First thing I asked the guy was you know how to build a computer and whats compatible with what, and he says, ya its not like we work at best buy...... Perhaps he just made a mistake. Any recommendations for a board? I still can get $40.00 off at mircrocenter with the combo deal they were offering since they suggested a wrong board.

Looking at the combos the gigabyte ga-990fxa-ud3 is a good board. Has sli/crossfire support, good overclocking ability, 8+2 phase power design, plenty of ports and has amd's flagship chipset

dudaskank · Dec 4, 2013

The motherboards with chipset 970 are also a good balance between features and money spent

zargash · Dec 4, 2013

Thanks guys, I'll look along those lines.

camohanna · Dec 4, 2013

ASRock Extreme4 is a 970 Mobo that is practically a 990FX mobo, its a solid mobo for overclocking and has 8x /8x sli/cf

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