Building/Upgrading a PC.

Leem123 · Apr 22, 2014

Hello I am going to upgrade my PC, I have the stuff picked and I will link you to them below. If you could please tell me if all will work fine that would be great!

Computer Case:

http://www.ebuyer.com/616064-aerocool-x-predator-avenger-edition-full-tower-gaming-case-usb3-white-led-fans-acoolcsxpredatoraven

AMD FX-8350

http://www.ebuyer.com/409184-amd-fx-8350-4ghz-socket-am3-16mb-cache-retail-boxed-processor-fd8350frhkbox

MSI GTX 760

http://www.ebuyer.com/519311-msi-gtx-760-twinfrozr-oc-2gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-hdmi-displayport-pci-e-n760-tf-2gd5-oc

800W PSU

http://www.ebuyer.com/566884-aerocool-strike-x-800w-modular-80-silver-psu-atx2-3-14cm-fan-single-rail-acoolpsustrikex800

8GB Ram G Skill

http://www.ebuyer.com/386397-g-skill-8gb-ddr3-2400mhz-tridentx-memory-f3-2400c10d-8gtx

I am sure the motherboard comes with windows 8. My Set up now is:

AMD Phenom ii x4 965 BE 3.8GHZ
GTX 560
M5A97 Pro
4GB Ram G Skill

I just want an upgrade now to keep me going for another few years.

Thanks!

PlasmaGUI · Apr 22, 2014

Your build looks great! Though you may have a better experience switching you MSI GTX 760 to a 770. As the 770 will give you higher preformance and better heat conservation than the 760.

Leem123 · Apr 22, 2014

PlasmaGUI :

Thanks so all that will work fine?

and there's a bit of a price difference between the 760 and 770 haha. :/

Mouldread · Apr 22, 2014

Yeah, you don't really need a 800W PSU. 600-650W is enough, save the few quid and add them towards a GTX 770 instead. If I was you I would also buy a cheaper tower and put the money towards upgrading the parts that matter in performance rather than just looks

PlasmaGUI · Apr 22, 2014

Leem123 :

Ya, I believe that the build checks out. Though you may want to get more peoples opinion's on this build to see if there are any minor improvements that can be made.
Also go ahead and check this out, they compare the preformance of the 760 and 770 by running tests on them: http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-770-vs-GeForce-GTX-760

Leem123 · Apr 22, 2014

Mouldread :

I have an XFX 550w PSU but I am sure that's too low. I will probably end up buying a GTX 770 and the tower looks great though haha. I have one anyway so I could just use it. Also do you think I would need a new CPU Cooler? The one I have now is http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/dp/B0068OI7T8 for my Phenom ii x4 965 BE. Thanks for your reply !

Leem123 · Apr 22, 2014

Mouldread :

Also any particular Power supply I could buy instead of the one I have linked above.?

Leem123 · Apr 22, 2014

PlasmaGUI :

Leem123 :

Ya, I believe that the build checks out. Though you may want to get more peoples opinion's on this build to see if there are any minor improvements that can be made.
Also go ahead and check this out, they compare the preformance of the 760 and 770 by running tests on them: http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-770-vs-GeForce-GTX-760

I suppose if I am spending that much I may as well spend another £60-£70 and get a 770.

PlasmaGUI · Apr 22, 2014

Mouldread :

I found this case for a little less: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811815038

Mouldread · Apr 22, 2014

No need to change the cooler, just buy a small syringe of thermal paste if you don't have any left. The PSU you have might work but to be on the safe side maybe just buy a new one.

Leem123 · Apr 22, 2014

PlasmaGUI :

I will just keep the case I have as I bought it when I upgraded for my first time. But thanks!

Leem123 · Apr 22, 2014

Mouldread :

So the cooler will work fine? and I have some Arctic cool thermal paste (something like that) as I used when upgrading my cpu years ago.

And I will buy a new PSU too.

Mouldread · Apr 22, 2014

The thermal paste should be fine and also the cooler.

Of course while at it when you have removed it from the old CPU make sure you clean it a bit

schau314 · Apr 22, 2014

I am using an xfx 550 watt power supply and it works fine unless you want to overclock.

schau314 · Apr 22, 2014

Also you can sell the parts on here if need be. You may not need 8 gb right now but it is nice to have,

Leem123 · Apr 22, 2014

Mouldread :

I took my whole PC apart the other day and cleaned all the dust out of it as it said my motherboard was heating up. Motherboard is fine now though. I have around 6 fans in it but I am not sure why it runs hot. :/

Cpu runs idle at 43 Degrees. on load it runs at around 50-52. Doesn't seem to bad to me.

Leem123 · Apr 22, 2014

schau314 :

I will probably just keep it for spares.

and you wreckon an XFX would run all that above? I wont be over clocking anything either. My phenom now is overclocked but I would have no call to overclock the CPU I mentioned above.

schau314 · Apr 22, 2014

I think if the ram doesnt take too much the build will be about 470 watts with a 770. If the total power supply is 530 for that psu on the 12 volt it may be advisable to get a 600 or 650. Also why the fx over the i5. Just curious.

Leem123 · Apr 22, 2014

schau314 :

Always been an AMD fan

and I don't really need the motherboard as my Motherboard will support the FX.

Leem123 · Apr 23, 2014

What does anyone else think of this build? Anything I could change?

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