How is this for my first gaming PC build

Reflex HD · Jan 16, 2015

CPU- fx 6300
Gpu- gtx 760 2g
Ram- 2x4g ddr3 2133ghz gskill ripjaws
Motherboard- 970a-g46
Psu- cougar cmx 700w 80+ bronze
HDD- segate baricuda 1tb
( still trying to find a 760 saw a msi mini itx one that was cheep and was wondering if it's any different to the full sized card with performance).

Budget is round - $800

thetechy · Jan 16, 2015

Would highly suggest to wait for launch of GTX 960 and go for it. Also, try to get hold of a 990FX series motherboard with that CPU for maximum performance from that CPU.

prit87 · Jan 16, 2015

Get a better PSU from seasonic , xfx, a 500 watt PSU is what you need so and there is no difference in performance between both the cards.

LucoTF · Jan 16, 2015

is windows included in that budget?

stormflakes · Jan 16, 2015

Hey man,

if it's a gaming pc i would HIGLY suggest something else:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/stormflakes/saved/t2MmP6

check this out, it has a gtx 970 ( 4 GB, the one you selected only has 2 GB and is already outdated )
It is a tiny bit over budget, but this will make you a LOT happier.

Let me know your thoughts, if i can i will help you out.

LucoTF · Jan 16, 2015

Storm why you got a k cpu with a h97 mobo?

LucoTF · Jan 16, 2015

For $800:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB ACX Video Card ($199.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $790.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-16 04:43 EST-0500

Swap the GTX 760 for a gtx 960 though, they will be around the same price as the 760 when they come out in a couple of weeks.

If you need windows in that budget then drop the SSD imo

stormflakes · Jan 16, 2015

LucoTF :

There is no reason to get a K-model apart from the fact it was only 3$ more then the "not K-model".
The difference was so small i selected the K.

stormflakes · Jan 16, 2015

LucoTF :

It's a nice build, and if his budget is really MAX 800$ the best solution.
However, 50$ more to upgrade to my build with 970 is worth it in my eyes.

Also, not sure about this, but the 2133 memory uses 1.65V, the cpu only support 1.5V so will automatically downscale said memory. Better to pick 1866 memory that runs on 1.5V.

LucoTF · Jan 16, 2015

stormflakes :

LucoTF :

It's a nice build, and if his budget is really MAX 800$ the best solution.
However, 50$ more to upgrade to my build with 970 is worth it in my eyes.

Also, not sure about this, but the 2133 memory uses 1.65V, the cpu only support 1.5V so will automatically downscale said memory. Better to pick 1866 memory that runs on 1.5V.

It wouldn't run above 1600 / 1.5v on that mobo but it's same price as the 1600 and has a lifetime warranty, similar to your K reasoning

stormflakes · Jan 16, 2015

LucoTF :

stormflakes :

It wouldn't run above 1600 / 1.5v on that mobo but it's same price as the 1600 and has a lifetime warranty, similar to your K reasoning

haha i didnt know that the price difference was so marginal

thanks for the tip.
But doesn't the 1600 have lower CAS for the same price?

LucoTF · Jan 16, 2015

stormflakes :

LucoTF :

haha i didnt know that the price difference was so marginal

thanks for the tip.
But doesn't the 1600 have lower CAS for the same price?

No the timings should tighten too via a JEDEC table that controls timing and voltage at certain rated speeds - typically 2133/ cas10 would run at cas8 at 1600

If you have CPU-Z you can check this yourself

stormflakes · Jan 16, 2015

damn, that is a valuable bit of information,
thanks for that little gem.

Reflex HD · Jan 16, 2015

Thank u so much for all your help guys really helps when your new in all if this. I think I'll wait for the 960 and also what are your thoughts on my motherboard i already hav it so I don't really want to buy another one but will it handle well ( motherboard is the msi 970a-g46)

Reflex HD · Jan 16, 2015

Also I have already got my case, ram, psu, 250gb ssd and motherboard. Case is sharkoon t28 rest of parts have been listed sorry for not explaining this. I have worrys about people saying that my motherboard has some problems with it if someone could explain this to me that would be very helpful. Sorry for all the questions but you got to start somewhere.

I live in Australia as well

LucoTF · Jan 16, 2015

Reflex HD :

Your motherboard has got a lot of problems when under heavy load. Mostly with the FX-83xx processors though, your FX-6300 should be ok but you won't be able to overclock it.

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