First time building a computer. Really helpful if anyone could look over to make sure everything is ok and compatible.

mark2014 · Mar 25, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3gsNz

Tower: http://www.microcenter.com/product/351733/EVO_Mid_Tower_ATX_Computer_Case

Questions: Would I need a soundcard or does my motherboard already have one?
Does my graphic card look decent for mild gaming?

I already have the OS by the way.

Thanks a lot.

babachicken · Mar 25, 2014

i dont see why anything would be incompatible. but by the way. if this is a gaming computer, you are spending too much for the CPU in relation to the GPU.

the GPU should be prioritized in the build in comparision to the CPU.

and you chose a non-overclockable CPU. with a motherboard made for Overclocking.

also you dont need a CPU cooler unless you are going to overclock. The stock cooler that comes with the CPU should be fine.

here is a much better build for 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 ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $688.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-25 20:41 EDT-0400)

JOOK-D · Mar 25, 2014

Changed some stuff around. There was no need for the Z motherboard with a locked CPU. You also won't need a 750W PSU, so I grabbed a 650W (still fully modular).

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3gurx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3gurx/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3gurx/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($91.48 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.70 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($83.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $774.36
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-25 20:58 EDT-0400)

I think it's about $20 more expensive than what you'd planned out, but worth it. You get the great intel CPU and a strong GPU.

smorizio · Mar 25, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3guSu
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3guSu/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3guSu/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus H87M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.20 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($83.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($172.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $733.14
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-25 21:10 EDT-0400)

smorizio · Mar 25, 2014

with power supply make sure there haswell c6/c7 tested. if not when they go to sleep or low power state you have lock ups or reboots. if your near a micro center they have cheaper cpu parts. and combo deals on mb. if your going to play newer games on the pc. hold off on the gpu till you have money for a 760 or 770 or amd version of those cards. the 750ti and 265 will play newer games but the frame rate on some of them may be low.

Echocookie · Apr 20, 2014

I will assume that this build is for gaming, so let me just start off by saying you should save a little more on your CPU and upgrade to a better GPU. The only time I would use a 750 is for low power consumption, and the pretty good price- but it will totally be worth it if you decide to upgrade that. That power supply is a little bit of overkill, you could get something that is 80+ Gold and still fully modular, but with less wattage, for a considerately less amount of cash. Like the others stated, you should probably only get a very good CPU Cooler if you plan to overclock, but absolutely nothing is wrong with just having a constantly cool CPU! Also, do you have the peripherals? I will assume you do, but make sure to get a good enough monitor so it doesn't bottleneck your other components and doesn't look stunning to play games on. I, personally, would go for a different mobo, but if that's the one you are set on then everything is still completely compatible. Don't forget to buy fans if you want some better airflow. Hope this helps! :3

autumn_suns3t · Apr 25, 2014

I agree with your build.
Just, save $10/20 from power supply unit (600w are more than enough, choose a Corsair) and use those on RAM to get a Corsair or Gskill module (or Mushkin: anything is better than Crucial).

logainofhades · Apr 25, 2014

mark2014 :

This would be much better, overall. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.16 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.67 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $797.75
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-25 14:00 EDT-0400)

autumn_suns3t · Apr 25, 2014

No need for 3GB video card, at all.
2GB will satisfy every need.

CPU cooler must me 212 EVO, for only 15 additional $.

logainofhades · Apr 25, 2014

The R9 280 is an HD 7950. It comes with 3gb standard just like my HD 7970 and the 280x does. It is far faster than anything I have seen listed here so far.

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