So I am new to building PCs. So far this is my build, and im basically wondering if theres anything blatently wrong here or what moves I would have to make to maximize my potential at a reasonable cost ($100-200).
CPU - AMD FX8320 (4ghz overclock w/ multiplier only), running a Hyper 212 EVO on it for cooling
GPU - MSI Radeon R9 290
HD - WD Blue 1TB
PSU - Thermaltake 750w Bronze certified (have heard this crashes alot?)
MB - Asus M5A97 R2.0
RAM - Crucial Ballistix Sports 8gb (2x4gb)
Fans - 4 Cooler Master, 2 NZXT 120mm basic fans
My cable management is a disaster ("rats nest"), so I ordered the NZXT H440 case and will basically have to rebuild the computer in that anyways. I have receipts for all my parts, and can trade them in for full value for another 2 weeks, and upgrade to whatever I please at microcenter. Right now I am thinking the best move would be to go to the AMD FX9370 (4.4ghz) and Asus M5A99x MB, but am concerned I will not be able to cool that on air. I have also heard this PSU is bunk, and am open to any quality PSU recommendations that have good cables.
IDLE temps
CPU - 36 (1.34v)
GPU - 33
MB - 25
Open to advise on how to properly stress test. So far I just boot up games I regularly play (teso/d3) and run my monitor while I do it. Fans are also set on cool and quiet also. I also am not sure on how to monitor how much overall power im pulling?
CPU - AMD FX8320 (4ghz overclock w/ multiplier only), running a Hyper 212 EVO on it for cooling
GPU - MSI Radeon R9 290
HD - WD Blue 1TB
PSU - Thermaltake 750w Bronze certified (have heard this crashes alot?)
MB - Asus M5A97 R2.0
RAM - Crucial Ballistix Sports 8gb (2x4gb)
Fans - 4 Cooler Master, 2 NZXT 120mm basic fans
My cable management is a disaster ("rats nest"), so I ordered the NZXT H440 case and will basically have to rebuild the computer in that anyways. I have receipts for all my parts, and can trade them in for full value for another 2 weeks, and upgrade to whatever I please at microcenter. Right now I am thinking the best move would be to go to the AMD FX9370 (4.4ghz) and Asus M5A99x MB, but am concerned I will not be able to cool that on air. I have also heard this PSU is bunk, and am open to any quality PSU recommendations that have good cables.
IDLE temps
CPU - 36 (1.34v)
GPU - 33
MB - 25
Open to advise on how to properly stress test. So far I just boot up games I regularly play (teso/d3) and run my monitor while I do it. Fans are also set on cool and quiet also. I also am not sure on how to monitor how much overall power im pulling?
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