Building My First Micro ATX Computer

Killer329cc · Apr 22, 2014

Hey guys I just finished picking the parts out for my micro ATX computer, wondered if there will be any problems down the road with these parts. Computer totals out at $418.20, is this a good computer for that price? What do you guys think!

CPU
AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor $109.98

Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-HD3 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard $69.29

Memory
G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $68.99

Storage
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $61.98

Case
Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case $45.99

Power Supply
FSP Group 300W 80+ Certified Micro ATX Power Supply $41.99

Optical Drive
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $19.99

Total: $418.20

Danbuscus25 · Apr 22, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Danbuscus250/saved/4rS4
CPU AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core $169.99
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-F2A75M-HD2 Micro ATX FM2+ $64.99
Memory G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 $72.25
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $56.98
Case Xion XON-560 MicroATX Mini Tower $34.98
Power Supply Antec 350W ATX12V $28.99
Optical Drive Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer $15.98
Total: $444.16

this is a little more expensive, but it has Kaveri apu, which is a great step-up from richland and trinity, and the ram is really fast for the apu

MalakiArtook · Apr 22, 2014

well for 1 i would never build a micro amd as im sure many other wouldn't. What are you using it for?

Danbuscus25 · Apr 22, 2014

ok, first of all, there is nothing wrong with an amd based micro atx build, why would there be? and that A-10 i posted has an integrated R7 graphics gpu, so it will play most games on medium settings.

Killer329cc · Apr 22, 2014

MalakiArtook :

I'm building it for a family member, mostly heavy Microsoft Office and watching YouTube videos.

MalakiArtook · Apr 22, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

Your build is good.

Killer329cc · Apr 22, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

I'm trying to make this computer around a console size (bigger if need be), but would a mini ITX desktop case be better for this? I can't make up my mind :L sorry. Another question how can I tell if a power supply is going to fit in a case with everything else?

Danbuscus25 · Apr 22, 2014

yeah, it will be perfectly fine with microsoft office and 1080p youtube videos. if you dont plan on gaming in the future, you could save around $75 if you want.

MalakiArtook · Apr 22, 2014

Killer329cc :

I'd recommend Danbuscus25 build. for the minimal price increase it will be much more capable.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 22, 2014

and a standard atx psu will fir in a micro atx and a mini itx case.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 22, 2014

you could drop the A-10 to an A-6 and drop the mobo to a cheaper one.

Killer329cc · Apr 22, 2014

Picked out some new parts!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A4-6300 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-HD3 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($64.68 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Other: Cooler Master Mini 300W Micro ATX Desktop Case ($79.30)
Total: $351.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-22 23:07 EDT-0400)

Danbuscus25 · Apr 23, 2014

that should be fine for microsoft office and youtube videos, but dont expect to play many games on it

Danbuscus25 · Apr 23, 2014

also, i would suggest a seperate case and psu, the psu's that come with the cases are usually crap. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-bp350 this will be perfectly fine

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