First Build, need suggestions for a noob

Availz · Aug 2, 2014

Hello, this is my first build and first post. Anyways, I need to know a good case and motherboard to go with these specs. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Part List: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ohAvail/saved/mYsnTW

Thanks again.

tiny voices · Aug 2, 2014

Change the PSU. That one is not good. Antec, XFX, Seasonic is what you want.

Get 2x4gb RAM, not a single stick. Also get low profile RAM as that Corsair RAM will cause many coolers to not fit.

I recommend windows 8.1.

For the case, look at Corsair, antec, NZXT, Coolermaster, Bitfenix, and Rosewill for good quality cases.

For the motherboard, get a cheap FM2+ motherboard. No sense getting a crazy expensive board for a dead socket and a mid range CPU.

Greybeard Croft · Aug 2, 2014

tiny voices :

Windows 7 **** allover 8, but that is my personal opinion.
The Windows 8 UI is so painful to me it's not even funny.

LONG LIVE WINDOWS 7!

Watch your language

modernwar99 · Aug 2, 2014

Also don't buy a $40 wifi adapter and $90 optical drive. First choice for me is to get a PCIe one or find a $20 usb one.

This at most for a standard cd/dvd optical drive.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151266&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

tiny voices · Aug 2, 2014

Windows 8 is better than 7 in most all games and general use, time and performance speaking.

You don't even have to use the new interface. I NEVER use the tile menu thing and I have had it for 8 months.

Availz · Aug 2, 2014

I have no idea how to quote (I'm on a phone) but what ram brand do you recommend @tinyvoices? Also, the main thing I'm worried about is that the parts won't fit in a case. Should I go for a big case to be safe?
Btw edited the parts list.

Thanks

modernwar99 · Aug 2, 2014

Availz :

The R9 270x is short enough it should fit in all ATX Mid-sized towers. Also since you don't have an aftermarket CPU cooler you don't have to worry about RAM clearance or case size for that.

tiny voices · Aug 3, 2014

Availz :

Do not get a big case. A standard mid-tower will fit all your stuff just fine.

All RAM chips are made in one factory so all DDR3 RAM is basically the same exact quality. ALWAYS get the cheapest RAM regardless of brand.

Availz · Aug 3, 2014

Thank you guys for the help. Too bad I can't pick 2 solutions!

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