Is this Custom Built Desktop bad?

Pineapple20 · Jan 2, 2014

Hi, so I've picked a computer build (http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2u53r) under my budget of £650. I've watched a lot of YouTube tutorials on How to Build a Custom PC but I'm not very good when it comes to knowing what computer parts to pick and I'm scared I'll mess up by picking the wrong ones. I need your opinions on the build I've linked to, to see if it's good enough for playing games like BF4, watching Movies and rendering 720p Gaming Videos for YouTube, Heavy Multitasking and occasionally Live-streaming.

Do I need a Sound Card with the Motherboard I'm getting? I'm planning on using Beats Solo HD Headphones & a USB Condenser mic.

I already have a Keyboard, Mouse, OS & Monitor.

- Thanks!

I'm new to here.

Abscent · Jan 2, 2014

Good job on your first build everything looks well thought out. I would pick an EVO 212 cooler over that one but besides that its fine

Gam3r01 · Jan 2, 2014

I would only change 2 things
1 get A coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO cpu cooler
2 Swap that motherboard for an Asus M5A97 R2.0 (both are similar, ASUS has slightly better quality)
Other than that looks good.

Pineapple20 · Jan 2, 2014

Ok, I've switched the Motherboard and CPU Cooler. and Thanks for the help!

AMD Radeon · Jan 2, 2014

you start with a good build there

with a bit optimization, you can put an 120GB SSD
fyi, FX 8320 + 280X need no more than 550W

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (£109.50 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£23.90 @ Ebuyer)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£59.00 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£60.60 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£54.98 @ Dabs)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£42.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (£224.48 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Cooler Master K380 ATX Mid Tower Case (£36.93 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£49.00 @ Ebuyer)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive (£10.78 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £672.16
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-02 06:04 GMT+0000)

Pineapple20 · Jan 2, 2014

I plan on upgrading it in the future and I won't be overclocking.

Gam3r01 · Jan 2, 2014

The EVO is a great cooler to OC with, but also if you dont.
That setup also has a good upgrade path.

Pineapple20 · Jan 2, 2014

Gam3r01 :

I haven't OC'd before because I've always used a laptop so this is actually my first ever time with a custom built pc but my friend will help me with setting it up.

btw, does Overclocking boost the speed of the computer or games?

Gam3r01 · Jan 2, 2014

Essentially it makes the hardware run faster, at the expense of heat and power.
Its really free performance boost as long as you can keep it cool, and powered.

Pineapple20 · Jan 2, 2014

So as my final decision, I will be going with this: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2ua1O

btw, Thanks to all that replied

Hopefully I haven't accidentally picked the wrong thing lol

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