Help Building New Gaming Computer

xChubbz · Aug 16, 2014

Hi there
Im needing some help with my new computer im building, i've researched all the hardware im going to be getting, all im needing help with is if they're all compatible.
These are my components:
Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P (Motherboard)

AMD FX 6300 6-Core Black Edition 3.5GHz

2x4 G.Skill Ripjaws 1600MHz DDR3 Ram

700w ThermalTake LitePower Power Supply (700w is just peak, max output is 600w)

Deepcool Ice Blade Pro V2 Cpu Cooler

Radeon R9 270X 2GB GDDR5 OC

Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case

Links:

http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Gigabyte-GA-970A-D3P-ATX-Socket-AM3/21577371 (Mobo)

http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/AMD-FX-6300-6-Core-Black-Edition-35GHz-AM3-Processor/21008621 (CPU)

http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/2x4GB-GSKILL-Ripjaws-1600MHz-DDR3-Ram/19757132 (RAM)

http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/700W-ThermalTake-LitePower-Power-Supply/21003157 (PSU)

http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Deepcool-Ice-Blade-Pro-V2-CPU-Cooler/21350729 (CPU Cooler)

http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Sapphire-Radeon-R9-270X-2GB-GDDR5-OC-with-Boost-Graphics-Card/21737834 (GPU)

http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Zalman-Z3-Plus-ATX-Mid-Tower-Case-White/22290280 (Case)

I've checked through, and it seems it should all be fine, just the Power Supply i think may be a bit under powered...
Please help with my build, if theres any recommendations please tell me.

Thanks
Nathaniel

EasyLover · Aug 16, 2014

What is your total budget? Why not Intel Platform? Change this PSU and better grab Seasonic/XFX/Antec series PSU in 650W.

_Epix_ · Aug 16, 2014

Like what @EasyGamer said, why not Intel, consumes less power and produces less heat, I suggest a lower end intel i5 or a high end i3

xChubbz · Aug 16, 2014

EasyLover :

My budget would be around $1300-1400
And what Intel processor do you recommend?

legend001523 · Aug 16, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YLJNYJ
here's a build for below 1300

EasyLover · Aug 16, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.00 @ PC Force)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($175.00 @ PC Force)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($125.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($205.85 @ PB Technologies)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.00 @ PC Force)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($295.00 @ PC Force)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($116.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($122.82 @ Aquila Technology)
Total: $1377.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-16 20:22 NZST+1200

xChubbz · Aug 16, 2014

EasyLover :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.00 @ PC Force)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($175.00 @ PC Force)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($125.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($205.85 @ PB Technologies)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.00 @ PC Force)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($295.00 @ PC Force)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($116.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($122.82 @ Aquila Technology)
Total: $1377.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-16 20:22 NZST+1200

And what cpu cooler would you recommened?

EasyLover · Aug 16, 2014

No need for any cooler. Stock cooler will do the job here because this CPU is factory locked.

EasyLover · Aug 16, 2014

legend001523 :

Please first select NewZealand from the list of countries and then make a build.

legend001523 · Aug 16, 2014

Yes the OP pm ed me and we're working on it

xChubbz · Aug 16, 2014

EasyLover :

Thank you very much
Just one more thing, will the stock heatsink have thermal paste already on the heatsink?
Or will it come with a tube of it for me to apple manually?

EasyLover · Aug 16, 2014

xChubbz :

Intel stock coolers comes with pre-applied thermal paste. You don't need to worry in this regard.

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