REVIEW my first build.

Nicnacnoc3 · May 10, 2014

Hi all, this is my first pc build and I would just like someone to review it. Are these parts good? I am open to suggestions but will not go over the price already set.
And should I swap out the video card for this one to get more vram?:
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r7240aelf4

This is my build:
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/Nicnacnoc3/saved/

i7Baby · May 10, 2014

The 260X is a much better card than the 240. So leave it.

The rest of the parts are OK. PSU could be better. Mobo too. What's your budget?

AMD Radeon · May 10, 2014

it is a revision of your build, with better price/performance parts selection
better mobo for FX cpu, becareful amd 980 chipset is for older gen
better ram 1866 cl9
use hdd blue 7200rpm, not green 5400rpm
cheaper case
better psu, 80+ plus bronze : reference http://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx
better monitor, using IPS panel 5ms

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($189.00 @ PLE Computers)
Case: Cooler Master K380 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Enermax 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($21.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: ViewSonic VA2249S 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($138.00 @ CPL Online)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($44.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1014.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-10 15:31 EST+1000)

Nicnacnoc3 · May 10, 2014

I don't want to spend more than what the build already cost.

Nicnacnoc3 · May 10, 2014

Amd Radeon it says your build has potential issues. I am a noob at building pcs having never opened a pc case. Is there actually an issue? If there is an issue I wouldn't know how to fix.

Rationale · May 10, 2014

Nicnacnoc3 :

The warning just says the BIOS may need to be updated. Nothing serious.

As usual, I'm cautioning people against FX CPUs now that the AM3+ socket is done. Your next CPU upgrade would likely mean replacing the motherboard as well, as the FX-8320 isn't very far ahead of the FX-6300, and anything above that on the AM3+ socket is just horribly inefficient.

Nicnacnoc3 · May 10, 2014

So do you have any suggestions for a different CPU and/or mobo for the same or less price to future proof it a bit more?

Rationale · May 10, 2014

Normally I would recommend an Athlon 760K with an FM2+ motherboard, but those don't appear to be available in Australia. Hmm. That makes it a harder decision. I'm not sure.

Nicnacnoc3 · May 10, 2014

I think I'll just go with your recommended build. Do you think that is fine?

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