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Building my first computer - A few questions before I make purchases

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February 9, 2014 6:15:56 AM

Building a computer. I'm pretty experienced when it comes to computer parts, but I'd like someone to back check everything and make sure I don't screw up something.

The gaming computer I'm looking to build:
CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
MOBO - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Video card - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Power supply - 750w bronze certified [no link]
Case - My current case

1.) Is it safe to put all these together and put into a case with my current 7200rpm 500gb HDD and CD rom drive without bottlenecking performance [I realize my old HDD is already slow]?

2.) Are these parts 100% compatible? From what I've read they seem compatible but I'm not a genius, only moderately experienced.

3.) Can my MOBO load everything off my current HDD or is there a bios problem of any sort? [I know I need to download new drivers for EVERYTHING]

4.) Anything else I need to know? Tips? Suggestions?

All replies are appreciated, thank you.

PS: Sorry about accidental early posting.



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February 9, 2014 6:32:14 AM

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a c 150 V Motherboard
a c 128 à CPUs
a c 96 U Graphics card
a c 100 } Memory
a b ) Power supply
February 9, 2014 6:51:55 AM

Para wise answers are as under: -

1.) Yes it is safe. Because our HDD is 7200RPM it will not bottleneck it.

2.) They are compatible. To be more sure check the QVL on manufacturer though it is not that much helpful really. Not all brands/models are listed which otherwise can run without any problem.

3.) If you are using Windows 7 or above then system will boot from HDD. On your first login to Windows, it will take some time searching for drivers. You may cancel it and start installing drivers from provided CD.

4.) Yes, Are you comfortable with this mobo?
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February 9, 2014 6:58:40 AM

EasyLover said:
Para wise answers are as under: -

1.) Yes it is safe. Because our HDD is 7200RPM it will not bottleneck it.

2.) They are compatible. To be more sure check the QVL on manufacturer though it is not that much helpful really. Not all brands/models are listed which otherwise can run without any problem.

3.) If you are using Windows 7 or above then system will boot from HDD. On your first login to Windows, it will take some time searching for drivers. You may cancel it and start installing drivers from provided CD.

4.) Yes, Are you comfortable with this mobo?


I understand this mobo pretty easily, I'm sure it wouldn't be that hard to install. Is there anything bad about it?
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a c 150 V Motherboard
a c 128 à CPUs
a c 96 U Graphics card
a c 100 } Memory
a b ) Power supply
February 9, 2014 7:10:45 AM

Patriarch v1 said:
EasyLover said:
Para wise answers are as under: -

1.) Yes it is safe. Because our HDD is 7200RPM it will not bottleneck it.

2.) They are compatible. To be more sure check the QVL on manufacturer though it is not that much helpful really. Not all brands/models are listed which otherwise can run without any problem.

3.) If you are using Windows 7 or above then system will boot from HDD. On your first login to Windows, it will take some time searching for drivers. You may cancel it and start installing drivers from provided CD.

4.) Yes, Are you comfortable with this mobo?


I understand this mobo pretty easily, I'm sure it wouldn't be that hard to install. Is there anything bad about it?


If you are not on tight budget then you may consider the following two options:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Both are under $100 but in one is in Z87 series whereas the other is in H87 series. Rest is your choice dear. If ease on understanding and installation are the base criteria then pl consider these options.

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February 27, 2014 6:51:41 PM

I am not sure if you can overcock with that motherboard B85. Have you checkedt that?
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a c 150 V Motherboard
a c 128 à CPUs
a c 96 U Graphics card
a c 100 } Memory
a b ) Power supply
February 27, 2014 7:38:28 PM

Dear OP,

Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3 does not have overclocking potential. You've selected k series CPU which are meant for overclocking. So, my above referred mobo ASRock Z87 PRO4 LGA 1150 will work wonders for you. Easy to work with and loads of overclocking potential.

Otherwise, change CPU to non-k series. It would be better.

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