Look over my completed build before powering?

Mechanics55 · Jul 29, 2014

I have completed my build. Would somebody please look over it and make sure I'm not missing anything or have something not connected properly, etc. This is my first build and i'm scared to death I'll power it and something will fry.

http://imgur.com/3ot90P0
http://imgur.com/FhhnsKe
http://imgur.com/nhHddrN

I know these pictures aren't really "specific". I'm just hoping someone will see the general plugs and what not and a good overview

Here are some things I am sure I've done.
-connected 24-pin connector
-Installed cpu properly
-Installed gpu properly
-Installed ram properly (in the 2 and fourth slots)
-Connected usb 3.0 connector, audio, that random stuff. Couldn't find usb 2.0 connector in my case.

Anyways, will someone please pay specific attention to my GPU PCI-E connectors, SATA connectors, and motherboard connectors to make sure I installed it fully? Feel free to ask any questions, I know these pictures are quite vague.

Somber · Jul 29, 2014

Your motherboard should have a 8, 6, or 4 pin connector. Make sure you have that

Mechanics55 · Jul 29, 2014

Somber :

I connected 4+4 pin connector. The one in the first picture, top left, above "EPU" is that what you mean?

JackNaylorPE · Jul 29, 2014

4/8 Pin EPS cable ?
Fan cables to MoBo fan headers ?

SSD => Lowest Numbered Intel SATA port + Power cable.
HD => 2nd Lowest Numbered Intel SATA port + Power cable.
OD =>3rd Lowest Numbered Intel SATA port + Power cable.

Somber · Jul 29, 2014

Mechanics55 :

Yup. I would go ahead and power it on

i7Baby · Jul 29, 2014

Run your 4+4 behind the motherboard - looks neater, helps with cooling.

Its hard to tell by a few pictures. You need to trace the wires to see where both ends are.

Mechanics55 · Jul 29, 2014

JackNaylorPE :

4/8 pin eps first pic top left. Fans are plugged in.

Mechanics55 · Jul 29, 2014

i7Baby :

Thank you for reminding me! I had it just like that before (behind motherboard) but cables weren't fitting in. I just wanted to make sure they actually were the right ones. I will fix that right now!

Mechanics55 · Jul 29, 2014

Somber :

Ok it is working. im at bios. cpu is running at 104f/41 c. is this normal? seem a bit high

Somber · Jul 29, 2014

Nope. That's normal. Anything over 80c is a concern

Mechanics55 · Jul 29, 2014

Somber :

Ok, will it be ok in gaming? I don't play cpu intensive games. If it means anything to you, I plan on playing minecraft, the forest, assassins creed 4, mirror's edge, daylight. Mostly random games, not bf4 or arma 3, nothing cpu intensive. I am using my stock fx 6300 cooler. I have a hyper 212 evo, but I was having trouble installing it so I went back to stock.

Somber · Jul 29, 2014

What gpu do you have?

Mechanics55 · Jul 29, 2014

Somber :

MSI GeForce GTX 760 4GB. I also have a 1920x1080 monitor 144hz if that means anything. Here's my full build. Btw, I am at desktop now. Thank you so much man! been researching for weeks, guess it has payed off!! After response Ill give ya best solution.

Oops sorry here's pc:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ywnJgs

Somber · Jul 29, 2014

Believe me I did the same when building. Yes the 760 is an amazing card.

With an fx 6300 and a gtx 760, you'll have no problem playing games like assassin's creed 4 (which is probably the most graphics intensive game out of the ones you listed) on ultra with 60 fps. Even if you wanted to play arma you would have no problem either.

Mechanics55 · Jul 29, 2014

Somber :

Alright if you don't mind I have 1 final question. My monitor only detects 64hz. It is not a huge issue but on my old PC 144hz was real nice and smooth. Any idea how to fix?

Somber · Jul 29, 2014

I run the fx 6300 and a gtx 750ti and assassin's creed 4 I get 40+ fps on ultra. And other games like metro, payday, and cs go I get well over 100 fps

Somber · Jul 29, 2014

Mechanics55 :

Somber :

Alright if you don't mind I have 1 final question. My monitor only detects 64hz. It is not a huge issue but on my old PC 144hz was real nice and smooth. Any idea how to fix?

Install the drivers for your graphics card.

Mechanics55 · Jul 29, 2014

Somber :

Mechanics55 :

Ok, I'll do that. Thanks a bunch, and nice setup. Pretty big PSU for your build though

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Install the drivers for your graphics card.

Somber · Jul 29, 2014

I know. I plan on either crossfiring or sli'ng. Plus I got my case and psu for 20$

Mechanics55 · Jul 29, 2014

Somber :

Wow... And I thought my $40 off GPU was good for 4GB. Where was your deal?

Somber · Jul 29, 2014

I got mine second hand off of Craigslist. Everything runs fine with the psu

Somber · Jul 29, 2014

Your build is really good especially for the price. Also you can always upgrade your cpu when the time comes for an update but that won't be for a while

Mechanics55 · Jul 29, 2014

Somber :

Exactly. I couldve easily knocked off $200, but I bought CPU cooler, wireless adapter, bit more expensive gpu than r9 270x, and a motherboard capable of sli. I was debating between m5a97 or m5a99x. Glad I picked m5a99x for the future. Next update will be ssd, if I feel the need, If not more ram maybe.

Somber · Jul 29, 2014

I would go with an ssd. Ram right now and probably not for a little while isn't going to need more than 8gb. Only reason I have 12 is because a friend gave me 2 sticks of 4gb.

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