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

jeffrey1999 · Aug 8, 2014

case:Cooler Master Elite 334U - ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Black by Coolermaster
CPU:AMD FX6300 Black Edition 6 Core (3.5/4.1GHz, 8MB Level 3 Cache, 6MB Level 2 Cache, Socket AM3+, 95W, Retail Boxed)
GPU:Gigabyte AMD R9 280 Graphics Card (3GB, 384 Bit)
RAM:G-Skill 8GB Ripjaws X DDR3 2133 Dual Kit - Red
Motherboard:Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboard (Socket AM3+, Up to 16GB DDR3, USB 3.0, uATX)
HDD:WD 1TB 3.5 inch Internal Hard Drive - Caviar Blue
PSU:EVGA 500B 500W 80+ BRONZE PC Power Supply
Software:windows 8.1 64 bit

redgarl · Aug 8, 2014

What's your budget?

Do you need an OS?

What is your resolution you want to game on?

Do you need a display?

jeffrey1999 · Aug 8, 2014

redgarl :

my budget is 720 euros the os i included it it is the windows 8.1 (it on the bottom) and the display i am gonna but seperate (not included with the 720 euros) and if u are going to send links of components can u get them form amazon uk.tks

sora · Aug 9, 2014

That is a decent build for the price. I would get 1866MHz RAM though since you wouldn't notice a difference between 1866MHz RAM and 2166MHz RAM.

Nanoshade · Aug 9, 2014

I'm in the middle of building my first pc too, so I'm no professional in computer building.

However, I noticed that on the Gigabyte website that the power supply requirement of the gpu is 600w but you have a 500w psu. Now I don't know if 500w is going to ok with your gpu but if I was up to me I would get a 600w psu.

Whats always recommended is to get a XFX or Seasonic branded psu as they are the best quality, but they are more expensive. If you can't afford a Seasonic psu you could get a EVGA 600w bronze PC Power Supply or perhaps try Corsair CX 600w, but there not good quality especially for gaming builds and apparently have shorter lifespans.

ALEX12399 · Aug 25, 2014

Ram speed does not improve performance my recommendation is to get a evga 770

Douglas Hamilton · Aug 28, 2014

Good might I add you could go for cheaper GPU like an r9 270x and get a better cpu like an fx 8. Or you can get an msi gtx 760 4gb oc

Bluemoon_9 · Aug 28, 2014

hard to recommend without knowing the purpose of this system. Is it gaming? If yes, it's Ok, but the MB should be ASUS/Gigabyte M5A97.

And change the PSU to Seasonic S12II 620 or XFX pro 550.

1600/1833 RAM is enough. No point paying the price premium for a 2133.

And down the line you have to add a CPU cooler if you have to add a CPU cooler if you want to overclock the CPU.

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