Pc Components Final Check

GamerJake1000 · Jan 2, 2014

This is my final post on my computer. As I am getting ready to buy them all i wanted to get them checked over. Here is my nearly-final pc build.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2u7J6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2u7J6/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2u7J6/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.21 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99)
Power Supply: Raidmax 530W Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $649.03
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-02 01:16 EST-0500)

I am pretty confident that these parts will all be compatible and that this computer should get some good gaming performance, but im no expert, so i was wanting to see if someone who was more of an expert could check over it. Thanks. I am planning on using this for gaming, and maybe some internet surfing. I am also going to be getting my os for free from my friend so i dont need that. I also am planning on overclocking, so i threw in a cooler master hyper 212 evo to help keep the 6300 cooler when overclocked. Thanks again, and hopefully all goes well with my build!

Scremin34Egl · Jan 2, 2014

Ok, I made some much needed changes that should come in a bit more, but better, you'll see

PCPartPicker part list: http://
Price breakdown by merchant: http://
Benchmarks: http://

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Patriot G2 Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.81 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $686.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-02 01:37 EST-0500)

1) First of all, since you are overclocking, I added in the much better cooler master hyper evo 212 for only a couple more dollars

2) I swapped the motherboard for non le version since the le version is lacking a heatsink on the vrm's, you'll notice that big blue heatsink sitting next to the cpu. Also important that you keep those vrm's cool, if you can stretch your budget get this one, http://, should have more power phases and has the 990fx chipset. But if your budget is really strict, don't worry

3) Added in some cheaper ram that wont make a difference to your performance

4) Added in a better quality 600 watt psu which will give you some overclocking headroom. Raidmax is cheap quality, rather go with the corsair and its modular, so better cable management

GamerJake1000 · Jan 2, 2014

Scremin34Egl :

Ok, I made some much needed changes that should come in a bit more, but better, you'll see

PCPartPicker part list: http://
Price breakdown by merchant: http://
Benchmarks: http://

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Patriot G2 Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.81 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $686.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-02 01:37 EST-0500)

1) First of all, since you are overclocking, I added in the much better cooler master hyper evo 212 for only a couple more dollars

2) I swapped the motherboard for non le version since the le version is lacking a heatsink on the vrm's, you'll notice that big blue heatsink sitting next to the cpu. Also important that you keep those vrm's cool, if you can stretch your budget get this one, http://, should have more power phases and has the 990fx chipset. But if your budget is really strict, don't worry

3) Added in some cheaper ram that wont make a difference to your performance

4) Added in a better quality 600 watt psu which will give you some overclocking headroom. Raidmax is cheap quality, rather go with the corsair and its modular, so better cable management

thanks for the advice. will take into consideration. you may have just saved me from some bad parts also...

Scremin34Egl · Jan 2, 2014

GamerJake1000 :

Scremin34Egl :

thanks for the advice. will take into consideration. you may have just saved me from some bad parts also...

No problem, your rig was pretty well put together, just tweaked it a bit to make it better

If theirs any more questions, feel free to ask

Else you can mark this thread as solved by picking the best solution, good luck

GamerJake1000 · Jan 2, 2014

Scremin34Egl :

GamerJake1000 :

No problem, your rig was pretty well put together, just tweaked it a bit to make it better

If theirs any more questions, feel free to ask

Else you can mark this thread as solved by picking the best solution, good luck

also, isnt a 600w psu a little overkill? or would it make sure that i have enough to overclock?

Scremin34Egl · Jan 3, 2014

GamerJake1000 :

Scremin34Egl :

GamerJake1000 :

No problem, your rig was pretty well put together, just tweaked it a bit to make it better

If theirs any more questions, feel free to ask

Else you can mark this thread as solved by picking the best solution, good luck

also, isnt a 600w psu a little overkill? or would it make sure that i have enough to overclock?

Sorry, I made a mistake with your ram, somehow I put a quad channel kit instead of a dual channel

Use this updated list:
http://

And yes, a 600W psu would give you more overclocking headroom

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