is this a good gaming pc build (this is my first time building)

jeffrey1999 · Aug 4, 2014

CPU:CPU:AMD AM3+ FX-6300 14MB (3.5Ghz) ( $113.50 from simark )
Motherboard:Asrock AM3+ 970 EXTREME3 ( $78.01 @ simark )
Memory:8GB (2x4GB) Corsair Vengeance DDR3 PC1600 9-9-9-24 Memory ( $95 @ scan )
Storage:WD 1TB EZEX 64MB SATAIII Blue ($60.36 @ simark )
Video Card:GB XFX Radeon R9 270X GDDR5 AMD PCIe 3.0 Video Card ( $172 @ scan )
Case:JSP-Tech EZCool HA-900B ATX Midi-Tower Case ( $62 from dix computers )
Power Supply:500W ScanFX ATX Black Power Supply ( $23.90 from scan )
Software:Windows 8.1 64bit ( $90 @ cts computers )
Keyboard:Natec Genesis R11 ( $15 @ simark )
Headset:Natec Genesis H11 ( $15.75 @ simark )

Total: $725.53 (euros)

Littlesackninja · Aug 4, 2014

Yes but change a few things, First get a sapphire R9 270X, Not XFX, Second get this psu instead: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10600kr
Third, Get a WD Caviar black 1Tb Hdd instead as its much faster, And if you have money left over get a cheap 120gb ssd for your boot drive, Such as the samsung 840 Evo.
I can't say much about the headphones and keyboard but try to get a keyboard with cherry mx switches.

TopLuca · Aug 4, 2014

Very good build but don't go cheap on the PSU , You need a good quality one from XFX or EVGA like this http://www.amazon.fr/XFX-P1-550S-XXB9-Core-Edition-Alimentation/dp/B004RJ8EKI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407181876&sr=8-1&keywords=xfx+pro+550w
Otherwise no complaints

TopLuca · Aug 4, 2014

Littlesackninja :

I don't think there is anything wrong with XFX , They make very reliable graphics cards with very good cooling , They are just fine. The HDD isn't a necessity , If he wants to boot faster maybe throw in a SSD later on but as for now in a budget bound build like this I think there's no place for WD Black.

jeffrey1999 · Aug 4, 2014

TopLuca :

For now i gonna keep this psu in my build and i will try to get the corsair 500w psu if i will have the money. But i will upgrade like 6 months after i will get a job. I am gonna build my pc in december and my bidget for now is 750 euros but i will see what i will have when it will be time to buy the components.

TopLuca · Aug 4, 2014

Be careful that a bad PSU can ruin the whole build

Littlesackninja · Aug 4, 2014

TopLuca :

Yeah going cheap on the psu is a very bad idea, Plus it will degrade performance over time, Especially if it has a low efficiency, Also on cheap psu's the 12V rail can smoulder during intense gaming sessions and the capacitors can break if they are not Japanese.

jeffrey1999 · Aug 4, 2014

TopLuca :

TopLuca · Aug 4, 2014

Your specified PSU is 24 Euros , How many Euros can you spend on top of these 24 for a PSU and I'll look for a good one

jeffrey1999 · Aug 4, 2014

Littlesackninja :

is the corsair cx 500 500w psu good so i will try and get it?

TopLuca · Aug 4, 2014

jeffrey1999 :

Littlesackninja :

is the corsair cx 500 500w psu good so i will try and get it?

Its not but still better than the one you mentioned

jeffrey1999 · Aug 4, 2014

TopLuca :

i would like to spend 30-40 euros on psu with delivery incuded and if it's from europe it's better as it won't take long to arrive

Littlesackninja · Aug 4, 2014

The Corsair cx 500w should be fine along as you don't sli or crossfire.
Make sure to pick a solution to your question.

TopLuca · Aug 4, 2014

Then the EVGA 500B should be your best bet

jeffrey1999 · Aug 4, 2014

TopLuca :

http://www.ultramalta.com/-MS-Tech-550-Watt-120mm-Fan-Power-Supply-_p_374.html
is this good as a psu

Littlesackninja · Aug 4, 2014

NO, Go with the one TopLuca linked.

jeffrey1999 · Aug 4, 2014

Littlesackninja :

http://www.ultramalta.com/EVGA-500W-Power-Supply-80_p_896.html
this is the only 500w i found in my country from evga. then i only found the 600B

Littlesackninja · Aug 5, 2014

I would go with the 600B, It will be much better than that psu, And give you room to Crossfire.

is this a good gaming pc build (this is my first time building)

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