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First Time Builder | Compatibility Check | Need Help

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December 17, 2013 11:08:22 PM

Hey Guys, 3 years ago I bought a pre-built PC (Bad Mistake) and my CPU, Power Supply and Motherboard short circuited around 2 months ago so I'm in need of a new PC.

I know very little about PC building but maybe just enough to throw a couple parts together so I really need your guys' help.


Build So Far:

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor

Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard

RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Is it worth adding a small SSD?)

GPU: Asus GeForce GTX 650 1GB (It is $60 at the place I could get it from although I'am Undecided, I'd like $200 mark Suggestions Please)

Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 600W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply

Operating System: Windows 8 Pro 64bit

Tower: (Undecided, Nothing too fancy but a nice looking budget one please)


I plan to use this PC mainly for Photoshop, Sony Vegas, Recording Xbox Gameplay and SOME PC gaming here and there (Unfortunately my mates play Xbox One so I'm forced into that)

So I have a few questions

1. Are these parts compatible?
2. Any Suggestions/Improvements which I can make?
3. Any risks (e.g. Cutting my wattage too low)
4. Will I need a CPU Cooler?
5. If I upgrade my GPU in the near future will I be able to run something like a GTX 770
6.Any GPU suggestions around the $200 Mark?
7.Which tower should I get? Nothing too fancy but a nice looking budget one

Thanks in advance! The Help is really appreciated and Sorry for the asking so many questions.



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December 18, 2013 12:39:51 AM

This link is good for selecting a psu wattage
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

An aftermarket cpu cooler is not needed the one that ships with the processor works fine . Aftermarket models can be quieter , and they can let you overclock to a higher frequency .

My favorite case for the price
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-case-threehundredtwo

Really well made , and designed . Cooling is excellent

$200 should get you a Radeon 7870
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