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st_rega

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I'm trying to build a gaming rig, but I'm totally not an expert. Will this work fine?

VGA AMD Sapphire R9 270 Dual-X OC With Boost Core 920 € 154,20
CPU AMD FX-6300 € 107,10
AsRock 960GC-GS FX Socket AM3 € 38,80
RAM DDR3 Crucial CT102464BA160B 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 € 58,70
Case Mini Cooler Master Elite 342 mATX € 30,40
Antec Neo Eco 450C EC 450W 80+ Bronze € 51,80
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB € 42,60

The price are in euro because I’m from Italy, but the total should be 640 $ with delivery.
I’m going to play on a tv set with a resolution of 1920×1080, will I be able to play newest games, like bioshock infinite, on highest resolution?
It’s the first time I try to buid a rig, so I’m a little scared to get something wrong. I will immensly appreciate any feedback, particulary about the cooling ability of the case.
Thanks again,
Stefano

P.S.: sorry for the bad grammar!
 
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The big problem is that your PSU only has one PCIe power connector and the GPU requires two connectors. The second potential problem is that your PSU is rated at 408w and 34a on the 12v rail. The recommend wattage for your GPU is 500w with an ampere of 24a. It might be fine, but the lack of wattage may cause the GPU to run with less power, making it slower. Either way, you need to change the PSU if you want that GPU.

As the case doesn't have a rear fan included, and because they're so cheap, I'd recommend picking one up. It will expel hot air out the back of the case and help keep everything cool.

Besides those caveats, it seems like a good build.
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You will be able to play latest games in max resolution but not highest details.

That PC is a middle performer (natural given the budget), and should work well in most games.
Demanding games like Crysis 3, metro last light and similar will have to be played on lower resolution or lower details settings.
 
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The big problem is that your PSU only has one PCIe power connector and the GPU requires two connectors. The second potential problem is that your PSU is rated at 408w and 34a on the 12v rail. The recommend wattage for your GPU is 500w with an ampere of 24a. It might be fine, but the lack of wattage may cause the GPU to run with less power, making it slower. Either way, you need to change the PSU if you want that GPU.

As the case doesn't have a rear fan included, and because they're so cheap, I'd recommend picking one up. It will expel hot air out the back of the case and help keep everything cool.

Besides those caveats, it seems like a good build.
 
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So I must change the PSU.
Unfortunately, newegg won't send me anything in Italy, so I will probably buy on e-key.
Is this PSU good for the build?
http://www.e-key.it/prod-alimentatore-pc-antec-vp550f-550w-atx-80-48337.htm


And for the case, will this be better?
http://www.e-key.it/prod-case-midi-cooler-master-elite-370-gaming-nero-13765.htm

Lastly, just an opinion:
If I will spend 50 euro more on a cpu like the i5-4430 (of course changing the motherboard as well), how sensible will the improvement will be? I mean, it's worth it even if I dont' change the motherboard?

Thanks for all the reply, your very helpful
 
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I'd steer clear of that PSU because it has two 12v rails and the 12v wattage is 444w, which is below the recommended level for your GPU. For another 8 Euros, try this one.

http://www.e-key.it/prod-alimentatore-pc-corsair-builder-series-cx600-80plus-bronze-600w-35491.htm

It has a single 12v rail with 46a and around 550w (volt x ampere = wattage). It also has the two PCIe connectors you need and is 80+ Bronze certified. Providing that it has sufficient SATA connectors, it'll be my recommendation.

I have the CX750 myself, and it's a great PSU for the money.
 
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Thank you very much bicycle_repair_man!
I will definitely buy the PSU you reccomend.
What you thing about the case? I will need another fan with that cooler master?
 
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No problem.

The case is fine, but the optional front fan spoils it for me. The idea is that a front fan brings cool air into the case and the rear fan expels hot air out the back. For another couple of Euros, there's this one.

http://www.e-key.it/prod-case-midi-tower-zalman-z9-plus-nero-atx-51313.htm

This has both front and rear fans, as well as a side and top fan, but I wouldn't worry about those two. I don't know if it has the tool-free assembly of your suggested case, but that's a minor consideration in my opinion. Again, just check that it has the required amount of 2.5", 3.5" and 5.25" drive bays. On a personal note, I much prefer the aesthetics of the Zalman case, but that's just my opinion.
 
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Thanks a lot!
So for now I have this:
Case Midi-Tower Zalman Z9 Plus Nero ATX € 48,60
PSU Corsair Builder Series CX600 80Plus Bronze 600W € 60,70
VGA AMD Sapphire R9 270 Dual-X OC With Boost Core 920 / 945MHz Memory GDDR5 5600MHz 2GB DVI HDMI € 154,20
RAM DDR3 Crucial CT102464BA160B 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 € 58,70
Hard Disk Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200rpm 16MB SATA3 WD5000AAKX € 42,70
CPU AMD FX-6300 6-Core Vishera 3.5GHz Socket AM3+ 14MB 95W Boxed € 107,10
Mobo AsRock 960GC-GS FX Socket AM3+ Radeon 3000 DDR3/DDR2 SATA2 USB2 MicroATX € 38,80


That should be solid. Just another question, then I'm done:
Do you suggest me to overclock?
If so, do I need a cpu cooler?Which specs will I need to look? Will I need to change the mobo?

Thanks a lot for the replies!
 
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That's a nice gaming rig and doesn't cost a fortune, go for it.

I'm only just getting into overclocking myself, so I'm not the best person to ask. From what I've read, games generally won't benefit from overclocking, so it's perhaps more of a hobby for enthusiasts. Both the CPU and motherboard you have will support overclocking, but you may want to read some reviews about them first. Certain motherboards can overclock more easily or higher than others.

You definitely want a third-party CPU cooler, but again, I'm new to this myself. I've heard good things about the Cooler Master 212 Evo, but the type of cooler you need depends on how far you want to overclock the CPU. If you're aiming for around 4.2Ghz, that 212 should be fine. If you want to stretch the CPU further, you'll probably need water cooling.

That's all based on articles I've read, I've no practical experience to speak of. Someone else here will know better than me.
 
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I will try to play with this rig for now, when (or if) I'll need to overclock I will look for help in this forum.
Thank you so much for help, you were all kind and very fast aswering.
 
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