good/compatable parts for a gaming pc build?

nicktheepic · Mar 4, 2014

I've decided to start building a computer and I understand how the parts work but I really have no clue how compatability is. These are my parts that I'm unsure of. Of course the SSD, HDD, OS AND other stuff is fine.

Intel core i5-2500k quad-core
NVIDIA GTX 760 2GB
ASUS M5A97 ATX motherboard
Corsair Vengeance 8GB
And a 500w power supply.

This is all going into a 19.2 x 9.2 x 19.2 case.

Danbuscus25 · Mar 4, 2014

as long as the case is atx or bigger, it should be fine

barto · Mar 4, 2014

Compatibility is basically like putting a square in the square hole, triangle in a triangle etc. Not trying to insult you, but the concept stands.

You do have a compatibility issue. You have an Intel i5-2500k with an AMD M5A97 AM3+ motherboard. Each CPU has a specific socket type (square). The i5-2500k has an 1155 socket. The AMD motherboard you have supports AM3+ CPUs (pentagon). You will need to get an 1155 socket motherboard in order to use that CPU.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CPU_socket

What is your budget? I think you should change a few things like getting these instead:

Intel i5-4670k
Asus Z87-A 1155 motherboard.

Edit: A good website to help with compatibility is www.pcpartpicker.com. You can compile a list of parts and the cheapest places to buy the parts from.

For example: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Lifeinsurance/saved/3pkm

Danbuscus25 · Mar 4, 2014

and what barto said, the wrong cpu and mobo. if you budget is around $800 or less, than an fx cpu will be better, but if over about $800, then intel.

barto · Mar 4, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

I think that's a little enthusiastic to say. I would say 500-600, but not $800. That's a good sized budget for a decent build.

nicktheepic · Mar 4, 2014

Honestly, I wouldn't mind spending an extra 100 or so. It's an over time build so I'm not too stressed on spending a lot at once. And my case is an atx

barto · Mar 4, 2014

What is your budget?

Also, you may think on buying a cheap PSU. Don't. Invest in a quality PSU. Seasonic SII or MII. Corsair TX or HX. Antec or XFX Pro.

Danbuscus25 · Mar 4, 2014

i agree about the psu, but everytime i post a build with a cheap psu, this one particular person always says "NO NO dont buy this, its a crap psu that will fry your computer" lol i know he is exaggerating, but if you arent using the full capacity of a psu, you really dont need high quality.

barto · Mar 4, 2014

Whoa. Major typo on my part. "Invest in a quality PSU".

nicktheepic · Mar 5, 2014

I'm willing to go an extra hundred or two for whatever needs changes

barto · Mar 5, 2014

nicktheepic :

Ok, that's good. But is that from 500 to 700? Is that 800 to 1000? What was your initial target budget?

nicktheepic · Mar 5, 2014

Total, I think my build would be around 1,300 but my definite budget is 1,500

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