I'm building a new system using an ASUS M5A97 R2.0 MB & an AMD FX-8350 Black CPU. I'll use the cooler that comes with the CPU but may change later if overheating becomes a concern. These two items are ordered and on their way.
I'm not a gamer; this will be a general use computer. I'd like to build up-to-date enough, and speedy enough so I won't have to upgrade again for as long as practical. I know that's a hard brass ring to catch, but maybe I can have some influence. I've built computers before and so have some experience.
I've not yet chosen a power supply or video card. I will use a single card. I will install Win 8.1 on a Samsung SATA III 256GB SSD which I already have and will add a second SATA II data drive.
I've read a lot about memory options. The choices are many and confusing! I may or may not over clock but if I do it will be by a conservative amount. I don't want to under or over buy as cost is important. I will likely use 8 or 16GB depending on cost. Cost is important.
Any memory help (important) or other help (helpful) you can offer would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Rod
I'm not a gamer; this will be a general use computer. I'd like to build up-to-date enough, and speedy enough so I won't have to upgrade again for as long as practical. I know that's a hard brass ring to catch, but maybe I can have some influence. I've built computers before and so have some experience.
I've not yet chosen a power supply or video card. I will use a single card. I will install Win 8.1 on a Samsung SATA III 256GB SSD which I already have and will add a second SATA II data drive.
I've read a lot about memory options. The choices are many and confusing! I may or may not over clock but if I do it will be by a conservative amount. I don't want to under or over buy as cost is important. I will likely use 8 or 16GB depending on cost. Cost is important.
Any memory help (important) or other help (helpful) you can offer would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Rod