First build, $900 limit, here's what i have so far

jgreins · Jan 4, 2014

Hello, I have decided for my next PC i'm going to build it myself. I have never done this before, and was wondering if i could get some help. Basically i need a rig that can at least run High on most games, possibly ultra on some. I was hoping you guys could help me out with choosing parts, and what i still need, or should use otherwise, or whatever else you may suggest.

This is what I have so far :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor ($104.24 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A85X Extreme4 ATX FM2 Motherboard ($94.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.50 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($259.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $840.64

Thanks for your support and help!

-Wes

mikeblaze76 · Jan 4, 2014

ditch that cpu and go with a fx 6300. and as for motherboard i had a MSI 970A-G43 and it was great. check it out its priced cheaper and works great. other than that great build.

Havoc2510 · Jan 4, 2014

Here's what I'd do:

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

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.98 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $809.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 17:48 EST-0500)

More expensive:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $889.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 17:49 EST-0500)

mikeblaze76 · Jan 4, 2014

i agree with havoc2510 second build there

jgreins · Jan 4, 2014

Thanks Guys! This helped tremendously!

jtenorj · Jan 4, 2014

Do you already have a keyboard, mouse, screen(what res?) and sound you will reuse? What about a valid windows license?

jgreins · Jan 4, 2014

Havoc2510 :

Here's what I'd do:

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

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.98 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $809.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 17:48 EST-0500)

More expensive:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $889.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 17:49 EST-0500)

'Some AMD 970 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Vishera CPUs.'

another question but, it said incompatibilities, what does this mean exactly?

Thanks

jgreins · Jan 4, 2014

I have a mouse and keyboard, still need a screen and what do you mean by "sound you will reuse" ?

Havoc2510 · Jan 4, 2014

Don't worry, my brother just ordered the same CPU and motherboard and they are 100% compatible out of the box so even though PCPartPicker says they might not work together, they do

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MDXX · Jan 4, 2014

I just ordered a am3+ and the m5a97 mobo. Same chips and everything is compatible. That error seem to just have came up today. Odd

I didnt have to update bios or anything. And to the above i like the 2nd build with a 770. If you can fit in an fx8320 and get a 1tb hdd unless your really want 3tb

Havoc2510 · Jan 4, 2014

MDXX :

Its cause some of the older AM3+ motherboards don't have on board support for Vishera chips, they need a BIOS update first. Which is so dumb considering you would need another non-Vishera chip just to update the BIOS in the first place

. That's why you have to be confident that it is supported out of the box.

jtenorj · Jan 4, 2014

By sound I mean either speakers headset, headphones, or some combination thereof. So you still need a monitor, huh? What resolution are you wanting(1080p tn panel for 100-150 US or 1440p ips panel for 300-400 US)? And what about a copy of windows to install on your hardware so you will be able to play your games? It's not a huge expense but also not free(unless you get it through less than totally legal means which is generally frowned upon here at toms). The other option is a free linux distro and WINE but that isn't without its problems too.

jgreins · Jan 4, 2014

That Sounds like a good idea, i don't necessarily need 3tb's lol, and i have speakers so yea ill be fine, 1080p would be nice, if you have any suggestions. and another question, how do you tell if a mobo is a good one or not?

jgreins · Jan 4, 2014

Thanks for all the help guys!

jtenorj · Jan 4, 2014

So you have keyboard, mouse and speakers, would like a 1080p panel, and need a copy of windows. Does the monitor factor into the budget listed? And is that 900 bucks before or after any potential mail in rebates?

jgreins · Jan 4, 2014

The monitor does not factor into the budget, and it is before rebates

jgreins · Jan 4, 2014

Also by the way, I'm going to OC, so can anyone guide me in the direction of a reliable mobo for a good price? thanks

jgreins · Jan 5, 2014

So I have decided to go with a fx 6300 Processor over the fx 8320 and just OC it with a more quality Mobo. This is the new build i came up with that delivers quite good performance for the price, (i shaved off some cash ) guide me to something better if i'm wrong lol, and hopefully everything fits in the case? thanks guys!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($251.02 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $759.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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