First Gaming PC Build!

Shuteye800 · Oct 13, 2014

Hey guys! So this is the first time I made a pc and I need your help! So I have around 400-500 budget for parts. I already have the Case and PSU so those DO NOT COUNT.
Here is the PC part picker: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KLMwCJ
I've done ALOT of research and I think this is good. NOTE. I dont really want Micro ATX because I wawnt to build off of this in the future but what ever you guys say I might take into suggestion. Anywhere to save money would be fabulous! Also The OS does not matter, I have an OS already that I bought a few weeks ago.

I plan on Overclocking the CPU to get out more powa!

turkey3_scratch · Oct 13, 2014

You cannot overclock that CPU it needs a "k" in the name.

Shuteye800 · Oct 13, 2014

turkey3_scratch :

Please dont troll... I know you can OC this CPU XD

bignastyid · Oct 13, 2014

turkey3_scratch :

That really only applies to Intel cpus. The FX 6300 is unlocked and overclockable.

smorizio · Oct 13, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280gaming3g
also look at the evga 750b power supply it better unit the the cx line

smorizio · Oct 13, 2014

also newegg has the aries 1600 ram 8g with rebate for 72.00 on parts picker 1600 speed cl9 1.5v ram.

turkey3_scratch · Oct 13, 2014

Shuteye800 :

Sorry, but I was pretty sure the FX 8250 had a "k" in it but I guess I was mistaken. And I am not trolling, if I was trolling I would be posting random jibberish everywhere. Anyways, you should get a different power supply, but you will probably not take my advice anyways.

bignastyid · Oct 13, 2014

That rosewill cooler is garbage and worse than the stock AMD cooler. Since you plan on overclocking get atleast the hyper 212. Also you can pretty much plan on replacing that PSU in a year when the cheap capacitors fail(they have a high failure rate). I made some changes, added a hper 212, a motherboard that will OC better, faster(and cheaper) ram, and a faster video card.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.98 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($186.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $543.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 21:24 EDT-0400

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bsod1 · Oct 13, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor ($116.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.78 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB ACX Video Card ($188.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $573.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 21:30 EDT-0400

Shuteye800 · Oct 13, 2014

turkey3_scratch :

I apologize for this Misconception.

Also @bignastyid I dont think I could do that because It passes my budget too much. How does the Rosewill cooler suck? I am curious because it looks efficient enough, But hey, I dont know much about this obviously

Shuteye800 · Oct 13, 2014

I posted the wrong PSU.

It is updated now in thiss http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dth2zy

turkey3_scratch · Oct 13, 2014

Shuteye800 :

turkey3_scratch :

I apologize for this Misconception.

Also @bignastyid I dont think I could do that because It passes my budget too much. How does the Rosewill cooler suck? I am curious because it looks efficient enough, But hey, I dont know much about this obviously

It's one of those coolers for processors that come without any fan. Anyways, AMD chips release more heat, so you should buy a Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO fan.

Shuteye800 · Oct 13, 2014

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

Will this be equal to an Evo?

bignastyid · Oct 13, 2014

Shuteye800 :

That rosewill cooler is only rated for 95w the stock amd cooler is rated for 125w. Your build is only $4 less than what i posted and that extra $4 gets you a better cpu cooler, faster ram, and a better video card.
Here is your build with the psu, case and os removed.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.98 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Rosewill RCX-Z1 57.2 CFM Ball Bearing CPU Cooler ($10.80 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.78 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $539.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 21:45 EDT-0400

Shuteye800 · Oct 13, 2014

bignastyid :

Shuteye800 :

That rosewill cooler is only rated for 95w the stock amd cooler is rated for 125w. Your build is only $4 less than what i posted and that extra $4 gets you a better cpu cooler, faster ram, and a better video card.
Here is your build with the psu, case and os removed.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.98 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Rosewill RCX-Z1 57.2 CFM Ball Bearing CPU Cooler ($10.80 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.78 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $539.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 21:45 EDT-0400

Oh! Sorry I had a Combo that cut out around 30 dollars of the build and made it under 500. Now it makes more sense. Do you have anything that could make it a little cheaper and / or any Combos via Amazon or New egg? Its greatly appreciated man..

Shuteye800 · Oct 13, 2014

Also Big nasty, You seem like a pro so WHats your opinion on a cheaper Micro ATX for a first build?\

bignastyid · Oct 13, 2014

Shuteye800 :

The only socket am3+ matx boards have the 960g chipset and they are just about worthless. They have very weak vrms and since you want to OC they should be avoided.

bignastyid · Oct 13, 2014

To make it cheaper drop the Hyper 212 and use the stock cooler. Then when you can afford the $30 get the Hyper 212 replace the stock coolar and do a bit of overclocking.

Shuteye800 · Oct 13, 2014

bignastyid :

Okay thank you very much!!

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