i am now noob 2.0 with this "new" theoretical build! help!

Wammo15 · Dec 12, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/C2LM6h

can anyone take a look at that and give me suggestions? im not going with intel so dont give me any of that, thanks!

i am seeking advice such as: good job, bad job, quit right now, keep it up!, kill yourself, suggestions, or bad things with the parts that i chose. anything will help!

Math Geek · Dec 12, 2014

i don't see anything wrong with it other than the psu.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($131.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($111.96 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $770.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-12 17:52 EST-0500

changed the psu for you to something better and actually cheaper. more watts than needed but good price for it.

gytisxp · Dec 12, 2014

Wow good job, everything is really nice. I personally would use something like a Fractal Design Core 2300 or something like that but the build is good beyond that.

The psu is a tier 2 and is good.

TomThePotato · Dec 12, 2014

@Math Geek

The B1 version isn't good. Only the newer ones are decent. (B2/G2/P2/etc) And.. It's only cheaper when you do the mail-in-rebate.

TomThePotato · Dec 12, 2014

Get 8.1 instead? It's newer and I believe windows 7 is dying.

EDIT: Oops, chose the answer on accident.. Had to unselect.. Meant to scroll. (Mobile) >.<

Wammo15 · Dec 12, 2014

what is a fractal design core 2300?

and what is B1? what device are you referring to?

and i chose windows 7 because i was reading that windows 8.1 isnt really gaming ready or something. Like this one other forum said if you're using it for gaming use win7 since win8.1 isnt fully optimized yet but its faster that win7 only in like opening/closing things....i really don't know! but thanks!

Wammo15 · Dec 12, 2014

oh and i also wanted fully modular psu....thats for convenience, right?

Math Geek · Dec 12, 2014

TomThePotato :

there you go then b2

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($131.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($111.96 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $780.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-12 18:08 EST-0500

and most of the other parts he chose have rebates as well so why is that an issue with the power supply?

Math Geek · Dec 12, 2014

Wammo15 :

semi modular vs fully modular is the same except the mobo connectors are not removable. but since they are always used it's not really an issue. thought i would save you a couple bucks and get a semi modular.

and the b1 vs b2 he spoke of was for the psu i suggested. they are just model numbers. first one i posted is b1 (which he says is not good, though i've never had an issue with them) and second one is a b2 version for $10 more.

Wammo15 · Dec 12, 2014

another thing, every case i look up it says my graphics card will block bays, or the website is unsure my cpu cooler will not fit, what are these bays and does it matter if i block them?

Math Geek · Dec 12, 2014

the bays are internal cages to hold hdd's or possibly your dvd drive and other 3.5 inch drives. some cases have extra cages which have to be removed with long video cards so the card will fit. if the 3.5" bays are oddly placed, a long video card may extend into where the dvd drive has to sit keeping you from using one.

best bet is to read reviews from sites and users to see what they fit and where. unless it is a small case, or really full of internal cages, you should be ok. most common mid tower cases will fit average parts no problem. i don't know too many cases personally but there are plenty of reviews out there. newegg user reviews are good. to read through. if there was any trouble fitting something into it, someone posted about it.

Wammo15 · Dec 12, 2014

thank you all!

so what about win8.1 vs win7?

big deal or no big deal? like some games say windows 7 but if i get windows 8 do i run compatibility mode or?

Wammo15 · Dec 12, 2014

i think this is my final revision, aside from the win7/8.1 thing

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rF6Ct6

Math Geek · Dec 12, 2014

i don't think it matters for gaming which one you use. for instance this site has been using win 8.1 64 bit as long as it's been out. if it hampered performance they would certainly not be using it for testing and benchmarking.

win 7 will not be supported very much longer so like xp it will be "dead" once it's day passes (i don't recall the exact date right now). win 8.1 will also be dead pretty soon after win 10 comes out. microsoft wants to forget 8.* and wants people to forget it as well so they will do their best to get folks upgraded to win 10. so wither way your not getting support past a couple years for either one.

rumor is that win 10 might be free or VERY cheap to compete with the other free os's. so upgrading to it should be pretty easy no matter which os you have now.

Wammo15 · Dec 12, 2014

oh ok well ill be going with windows 8.1 for something newesque.

now! the psu that was suggested, whats ATX and ATX12V mean and whats better?

TomThePotato · Dec 12, 2014

The newer power supplies from EVGA are better because of "Flower Power", which is something the older power supplies lacked. Also, supposedly, 8.1 = cheaper upgrade to Windows 10... but that could be wrong.

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