First Build of Future Build Noob

Exodussaga · Aug 25, 2014

I'm building my first computer, coming from an apple family (':
I'm very excited and i'd like feedback about my specs (':
-ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 AM3+ AMD 760G + SB710 USB 3.0 HDMI uATX AMD Motherboard
-ASUS GTX650-E-2GD5 GeForce GTX 650 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready Video Card
-Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
-RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-530SS 530W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Power Supply
-AMD FX-6300 Vishera 6-Core 3.5GHz (4.1GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Desktop Processor FD6300WMHKBOX
-IN WIN GT1 Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

pls don't laugh :/ or any offensive comments, i'm here purely to learn and some feedback

lightcloud · Aug 25, 2014

That's a nice build but what's your budget?

Exodussaga · Aug 25, 2014

lightcloud :

My budget strictly was trying to get it under 500 and trying to save as much as i can
and i achieved it with this build at about $474.00

Darkbreeze · Aug 25, 2014

There are a few issues with the components list.

avenseth12 · Aug 25, 2014

Here is a great video to help you build. The AMD socket is a little different installation but you can pull a seperate video for that:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCohS0guaDE&list=UUmWNCO9wSjzOz1UV8jCvIHA

Exodussaga · Aug 25, 2014

Darkbreeze :

I might've left out my ram
i'm also getting 4gb of G-skill Ripjaws

Exodussaga · Aug 25, 2014

avenseth12 :

Thanks \m/

lightcloud · Aug 25, 2014

How about this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($107.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($162.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $496.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 01:56 EDT-0400

Darkbreeze · Aug 25, 2014

I just wondered why you went with a uATX board in an ATX mid tower case? And no RAM. And a pretty much outdated GPU. And possibly the worst brand of PSU sold on the market today. That's the worst part. Don't EVER buy a Raidmax PSU unless you like throwing away the money you spent on all your components. A bad PSU choice can cost you every component in your system. It's the most important part and the only part you don't want to skimp on at all. I'm putting together an improved parts list for you. You can use it or not.

Exodussaga · Aug 25, 2014

Darkbreeze :

Thanks, please try to keep the budget under $500 :/

lightcloud · Aug 25, 2014

Exodussaga :

How's my build I posted and manage to slip in a good GPU

Exodussaga · Aug 25, 2014

lightcloud :

well, i like this build also, i just don't like the fact that you have to buy from many separate places :/

lightcloud · Aug 25, 2014

Exodussaga :

lightcloud :

well, i like this build also, i just don't like the fact that you have to buy from many separate places :/

It's the only way to save money as different stores will have different prices. What's your preferred store?

avenseth12 · Aug 25, 2014

I didnt look at your build in great detail, please read post by Darkbreeze you have made several bad choices, like your motherboard and power supply

Exodussaga · Aug 25, 2014

lightcloud :

Exodussaga :

It's the only way to save money as different stores will have different prices. What's your preferred store?

I could possibly try this out, but Newegg is my preferred

Darkbreeze · Aug 25, 2014

Well, I see Joeteo already did. I guess I don't need to.

Exodussaga · Aug 25, 2014

avenseth12 :

I'm still waiting for his wonderful build (':

Exodussaga · Aug 25, 2014

Darkbreeze :

Oh, well, would you have picked his build exactly, or would you have variated it?

Darkbreeze · Aug 25, 2014

Exodussaga :

You can probably get all those components from Newegg but you may pay more for some of them. PCPartpicker finds the lowest current prices at the well known suppliers so you can save some money on your build but you can use the egg if you like.

Exodussaga · Aug 25, 2014

Darkbreeze :

alright, ill try this method out of buying from several different places, thanks Joeteo, Avensenth, and Darkbreeze

lightcloud · Aug 25, 2014

Heres a Newegg build but $3 over.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($108.00 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($162.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $503.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 02:07 EDT-0400

Darkbreeze · Aug 25, 2014

Exodussaga :

Not really.

Darkbreeze · Aug 25, 2014

Is there any chance you may want to overclock at all at any point down the road, or will that not ever be a consideration for you?

Exodussaga · Aug 25, 2014

Darkbreeze :

Well, it may be an option in the future but not now really :/

Darkbreeze · Aug 25, 2014

lightcloud :

Also, there is no cpu cooler included in either of your builds. You should know that these don't come with a cpu cooler.

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