First Time Build

JMor1887 · Apr 18, 2014

I am building my first computer and would like some input on what I have so far. I will be using this mostly for work, but want to be able to play Starcraft 2 as well. I'm working with a budget of around 600-650.

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

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.00 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card ($115.66 @ Newegg)

Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Cooler Master GX 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)

Total: $569.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-18 08:14 EDT-0400)

justcallmetom13 · Apr 18, 2014

That is a beast of a build but why not get a ATX motherboard?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128627

ModernWarfare · Apr 18, 2014

no need to to get an expensive cpu with a lower end gpu. gpu is more important in gaming. heres a better build that should max out games.

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 TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.41 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $648.33
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-18 08:29 EDT-0400)

AMD Radeon · Apr 18, 2014

i see some flaws in your build
8 core + cheap mobo doesnt work well
+ bad reputation psu

you can start from this tempate

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $539.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-18 08:28 EDT-0400)

JMor1887 · Apr 18, 2014

Ok. Can you tell me what the advantage of the ATX motherboard would be? That's the one part I'm still not sure of, and if it's worth improving, I will.

JMor1887 · Apr 18, 2014

Should I just improve the motherboard to fit the 8 core processor?

ModernWarfare · Apr 18, 2014

its advantages is crossfire/sli in the future, more pci slots ,6GB Sata ports,Better for overclocking

kapitalistas · Apr 18, 2014

i like your build. as you see the site suggest check the clearens cpu cooler may not fit in that case,you can return cooler for refund or exchange or buy different cooler.

ModernWarfare · Apr 18, 2014

You wont need 8core processor and cheap out on the gpu. what i did in the build i suggested is add a fx6300 with gtx 760. that way you will have alot better fps in games.

JMor1887 · Apr 18, 2014

Thanks for the input so far everyone.

If I downgrade the 8350 to the 6300, will I notice the difference in performance?

ModernWarfare · Apr 18, 2014

not much unless you're doing programming and stuff. in gaming you will see a huge difference between the gtx 650ti and the gtx 760. around 40-50fps difference.

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 18, 2014

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 ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $689.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-18 09:03 EDT-0400)

JMor1887 · Apr 18, 2014

So everyone seems to like the 6300. Would it be worth having a motherboard that allows me to upgrade the processor in the future?

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 18, 2014

The board I posted in my build will run the FX8320 and 8350 it has a 8+2 Power design.

JMor1887 · Apr 18, 2014

Awesome. Thanks!

JMor1887 · Apr 18, 2014

I updated some parts based on your suggestions. The motherboard will let me upgrade in the future, and I switched the PSU to Corsair. . . The graphics card isn't as good as the ones you guys have listed, but it should let me play SCII, which is going to be the most intensive activity for the GPU. I also added a monitor because I had a deal on one but it fell through.

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

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.41 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($129.50 @ Newegg)

Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($43.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $671.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-18 13:43 EDT-0400)

Thoughts?

ModernWarfare · Apr 18, 2014

that is a good build

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justcallmetom13 · Apr 18, 2014

JMor1887 :

I updated some parts based on your suggestions. The motherboard will let me upgrade in the future, and I switched the PSU to Corsair. . . The graphics card isn't as good as the ones you guys have listed, but it should let me play SCII, which is going to be the most intensive activity for the GPU. I also added a monitor because I had a deal on one but it fell through.

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

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.41 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($129.50 @ Newegg)

Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($43.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $671.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-18 13:43 EDT-0400)

Thoughts?

That's a great build. Room to upgrade later on!

Good luck!

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