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First PC Build - Did I Do It Right?

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September 4, 2014 9:24:50 PM

So far, I have done what seems to me like extensive enough research (I know I have only scratched the surface) to put together a "finalized" entry/mid level gaming build while still keeping the price down. I want to run this by a few people with some experience. So, does anyone see anything off, or outright wrong with this build?

One specific thing I see is that all of my components are in a small case using only the stock cooler. Should I be concerned, or will the stock cooler be able to handle this load for long gaming sessions?

Any advice helps, and I try to be as open as possible to new solutions. Thanks! :D 

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September 4, 2014 9:31:13 PM

Criticism incoming , bad PSU and bad motherboard ( looks like you live nearby microcenter ).
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September 4, 2014 9:31:15 PM

The stock cooler for the CPU is good, but usually only for STOCK speeds; so if you're not interested in overclocking it will do.
What is your budget range to be exact?
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September 4, 2014 9:35:03 PM

For what you've spent, you've done ok.

The psu is not a good model, but its got plenty in reserve which is good.
I don't know anything about that mobo, but look at it this way... My upgrade I'm doing atm, the CPU alone was $390AUD.
You got an entire system for not much more.
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September 4, 2014 9:41:23 PM

Look at Antec and EVGA psu's and have at least 80+ Bronze. Here's a well rated Mobo that is well in your price range http://www.newegg.com/global/au/Product/Product.aspx?It...

Also consider investing some more money in a better GPU, what you got will do but only to an extent. Have a look at some R7 cards or lower end GTX cards
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September 4, 2014 9:43:42 PM

Blast! It seems I'm getting a couple of the same comments.

First let me answer Tooommo: I am hoping to find a decent gaming rig at somewhere near $500.

Now then, what is it that makes the mobo and PSU "bad?" From my perspective I see nothing wrong, but obviously a trained eye sees more than I do. Also, what specifics do I look for in good motherboards/PSU's?

i7Baby I shall take a gander at said products.

Lastly, how do I add a quote in the middle of a post? Do i just hit add quote, then copy and paste what I want from the original poster?

Thanks for the speedy advice guys.
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September 4, 2014 9:45:56 PM

Also, the case is alright but you can find a little bit bigger case and possibly a bit better air flow just for a few dollars more. One casee is theNZXT Source 210, I can't really say if it will have better air flow but it is certainly bigger and the cost difference is negligible. stock CPU heatsink cooler will be ok but if you plan on overclocking the FX-6300, then you might want to consider getting an aftermarket one such as the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

I think the system overall is decent enough. Maybe not a great motherboard but it's cheap and the PSU is good enough. Not high quality but will definitely do the job.
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September 4, 2014 9:52:31 PM

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what is it that makes the mobo and PSU "bad?


Firstly reviews will be your best bet, Corsair are notorious for having suspect psu's; bad connections,capacitors, old connections. Also cross reference reviews between websites. Good PSU brands are: antec, seasonic, evga/

What makes motherboards bad is sometimes their hardware and data rates. Once again cross referennce through reviews, data rates cause bottlenecking which hinders your system. Your board only has SATA 3 connectors(3GB/s) (compared to the current SATA 6 (6GB/s)) which are much faster. Your board has 6 sata3 connectors where the board i suggested has 2 sata 6, if you only have a HDD and an SSD you're cheering

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Lastly, how do I add a quote in the middle of a post?


Just click add quote and paste it in between "[quote.][/quote.]"

Consider putting a little bit more money into a different PSU, when you consider it the psu is one of the most inportant parts of a computer it's essentially the heart of the computer where the motherboard and processor is the brain.
This EVGA is good because it is fully modular which makes cable management so much easier in a small case http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g1065...
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September 4, 2014 11:05:43 PM

Whoops... accidentally hit the choose answer button. My bad! (Not that I chose a terrible answer :D )

Would anyone have a problem with me using this mobo?
I quite like it for simplicity, and price.

Edit: NVM THIS MOBO CAN'T BE USED FOR GAMING

Also, I will likely grab either a SeaSonic or EVGA PSU, but keep the case. A full modular PSU and small mobo should give me something to work with as far as airflow.

Tomorrow I hope to finish a reworked build.

These forums are great! I wish I would've started in on this stuff sooner.
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