First Build Advise

Nightcat · Jun 27, 2014

Hello this is my first pc build I have ever done and wanted advice on both tips in doing the building and also advice on parts. I have made I build using pcpartpicker.com and so would like advice on these parts and suggestions for better parts. I plan to use this pc as a gaming computer. I am not big into graphics so I don't need a high end graphics card (I only like going Max on Graphics when playing horror Games). I want to keep the build on the cheaper end (between $600-$800). I do not plan to over clock because I am not knowledgeable in this area. I have no ties to any brand so I'm open to any suggestions to switching brands for better products. Thank you for any insight you can give to me.

Here's a ink to the build page: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Nightcat/saved/3QTPxr

Here's a list of the parts:

**CPU** | [AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8350frhkbox) | $159.99 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970ads3p) | $74.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx318c10frk28) | $72.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $49.99 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R7 260 1GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r72601gd5oc) | $118.98 @ OutletPC
**Case** | [Apevia X-Trooper (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/apevia-case-xtrprd) | $64.99 @ Mwave
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100w10500kr) | $39.99 @ Amazon
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe) | $14.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $89.99 @ NCIX US

AMD Radeon · Jun 27, 2014

it is better to keep the build balanced between cpu and gpu

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3290A-G ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $763.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

i7Baby · Jun 27, 2014

The Gigabyte 970a mobo won't let you overclock. Get a 990fx chipset mobo and a custom cpu cooler if you want to overclock the cpu.

The R7 260 card is underpowered compared to the 8350 cpu. Got to a 8320 cpu and a R7 260x eg
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Version-PCI-Express-Graphics-11222-06-20G/dp/B00HJOKCZI

Get a better power supply eg Seasonic 520, XFX 550 or Antec HCG 520M

joker50060 · Jun 27, 2014

Would go for an AMD if the budget is under 900$+

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3290A-G ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $722.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

tiny voices · Jun 27, 2014

AMD Radeon :

it is better to keep the build balanced between cpu and gpu

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3290A-G ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $763.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Looks great. This is what I would do.

schau314 · Jun 27, 2014

he does not want to overclock therefore intel is understandable in this price range. Also great build amd radeon.

Nightcat · Jul 1, 2014

Thank you all for your input and help with this. I took different parts from almost all the suggestions and up graded/ changed parts of the build. also with these parts I have looked into reviews on these parts and they seem to work well for people. this I think will be the final layout of the build. I will get some reviews and overlooks of it by some local people I know who I can get more one on one feed back. I would like to re-thank you all about stopping to look and give advice this subject.

here's the altered build.

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

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R7 260X 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax ECA3290A-G ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($60.74 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Masscool FDV12025L1L34 52.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.02 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Masscool FDV12025L1L34 52.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.02 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Masscool FDV12025L1L34 52.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.02 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Masscool FDV12025L1L34 52.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.02 @ Amazon)

tiny voices · Jul 1, 2014

Those mascool fans are junk. They will be very noisy and low quality.

The GPU is still pretty weak for a gaming build. Everything else looks good.

Nightcat · Jul 2, 2014

tiny voices :

ok thanks. I'm not very knowledgeable with GPU's. is this better http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9270xgaming2g

tiny voices · Jul 2, 2014

Yes, much better.

Nightcat · Jul 2, 2014

tiny voices :

ok thanks. like I said I'm not very knowledgeable and so I saw the numbers and could not see a big difference and so couldn't tell.

tiny voices · Jul 2, 2014

The 270x will be significantly better than the 260x. It is the difference between medium and high settings in games. Do not expect to max all games though. It won't happen with that card.

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