[First Build] Need Some Advice on Parts- Ordering in 3 Days

Designal

Reputable
Aug 21, 2014
8
0
4,510
Hello everyone,
I am ordering a my first custom PC in 3 days. I am looking for a build that is stable, can pull 60+ FPS on medium-max settings on most modern games @1600x900. I will also be using it for light graphics design, and just want a good stable running daily computer that could last me the next 4 years with minimum maintenance and upgrades.

Approximate Purchase Date:
3 Days

Budget Range:
$980CAD MAX Including Taxes without Rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Gaming, Editing, Daily Browsing, Regular Homework Use

Parts Not Required:
Will only be building a PC, no monitors, mice, keyboards or other peripherals.


Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
Buying all my parts from NCIX (Canada), and getting the machine built their for me.

Country:
Canada

Parts Preferences:
I really think AMD, provides the best budget parts from what I have seen. I just want something that is reliable, can take a decent workload, and give me the best bang for my buck.

Overclocking:
I would like the ability to overclock, and probably will at some point but will be running it at stock in the beginning.

SLI or Crossfire:
Not needed, but would be nice to have as an option.

Monitor Resolution:
Currently using a 1600x900, but will eventually upgrade to 1080.

Additional Comments:
I want performance, and workhorse reliability it gaming, graphics design, and general use for school. Good looks would be a huge bonus ;)!
I would like to know if the build that I have chosen is good, will last long, give decent performance. Are the parts I have chosen reliable, I am not too sure about the motherboard and PSU's reliability. Can I get better parts for the same price, or is the build I have right now good enough for me to place my order?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($141.23 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($118.63 @ NCIX)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($101.68 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.78 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($259.88 @ NCIX)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I ID ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.38 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.48 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($122.02 @ NCIX)
Other: NCIX Build and Test ($50.00)
Total: $977.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-21 21:31 EDT-0400


 

f-14

Distinguished
cpu go with the 6350 but a quad core is going to be more than enough for you so a 4300 or 4350 would be better as it is faster, if you're not going to sli/cross fire don't need a m/b with 2 16x pcie slots and can save some money for the faster processors or put the cost savings towards an SSD 128GB (just under $60 U.S.) and do your storage on a green/low power 1TB drive.
 

Designal

Reputable
Aug 21, 2014
8
0
4,510

Yeah but I can overclock the 6300 to easily match the quad-cores. Also would you happen to know any good motherboards that are cheaper, but still can do USB 3.0 and overclocking? :)

 

tomtsir

Reputable
Sep 7, 2014
77
0
4,660
cpu:http://www.e-shop.gr/intel-core-i5-4440-330ghz-lga1150-...gpu:http://www.e-shop.gr/asus-r9-280-asus-r9280-dc2t-3gd5-3...psu:http://www.e-shop.gr/corsair-cx750-80-plus-bronze-certi...case:http://www.e-shop.gr/raijintek-arcadia-midi-tower-black...ram:http://www.e-shop.gr/gskill-f3-14900cl9d-8gbsr-8gb-2x4g...m/b:http://www.e-shop.gr/asrock-b85m-btc-retail-p-PER.52875...ssd:http://www.e-shop.gr/sandisk-sdssdp-064g-64gb-25-ssd-sa...hhd:http://www.e-shop.gr/western-digital-wd10ezex-1tb-cavia...os:http://www.e-shop.gr/microsoft-windows-81-64-bit-greek-...optical drives:http://www.e-shop.gr/samsung-dvd-rw-sh-224db-bebe-sata-...total:867,88 euro.....the best pc for gaming and other activities on your pc ! THESE PARTS ARE FROM A GREEK STORE....JUST SEE THE PARTS AND LOOK AT YOUR LOCAL STORE FOR THEM