First time building parts opinions

Davidfloridatech · Feb 3, 2015

First time builder, these are the parts i want to buy. Just curious if everything is compatible and will run high to ultra settings on current gen games. I have done my research but i just want to confirm that everything will work ok or if anyone has opinions on something that can be changed. Thanks

Specs.

Cpu- FX8320
Gpu- sapphire AMD Radeon R9 290 Tri-X
HDD- Toshiba® Disco Duro 1TB Sata3 7200 rpm 32MB
MOBO- Asus M5A97 R2.0
RAM- 4 GB 1866MHz PC3-14900 HyperX Fury Black
CPU Cooler- CoolerMaster® WaterCooling Seidon 120XL
Case- Thermaltake ATX Commander G42
PSU- Corsair® 600w / 12cm 80Plus Bronze CX600M

Havo_k · Feb 3, 2015

Davidfloridatech :

Change the ram and powersupply. You dont need 1866mhz , 1600 mhz is more than enough. You need 8Gb in a gaming rig , 4gb wont cut it. Get a psu from seasonic, xfx, antec or evga.

Davidfloridatech · Feb 3, 2015

Havo_k :

Davidfloridatech :

Change the ram and powersupply. You dont need 1866mhz , 1600 mhz is more than enough. You need 8Gb in a gaming rig , 4gb wont cut it. Get a psu from seasonic, xfx, antec or evga.

Sorry i meant to write i was adding 2 of the 4 gig cards, but you would still recommend me changing them, i was looking at 2 Corsair 4GB 1600Mhz Vengeance as a replacement

Havo_k · Feb 3, 2015

Davidfloridatech :

In gaming, 1600 mhz and 1866mhz will perform the same. Also you want to make sure the CAS (latency) is 8 or 9 when buying either 1600mhz or 1866mhz ram. If you can save money by going with 1600mhz do so.

Also that power supply is pretty bad for gaming. Please pick 80 + bronze or higher from the brands I recommended earlier.

Davidfloridatech · Feb 3, 2015

Havo_k :

Davidfloridatech :

In gaming, 1600 mhz and 1866mhz will perform the same. Also you want to make sure the CAS (latency) is 8 or 9 when buying either 1600mhz or 1866mhz ram. If you can save money by going with 1600mhz do so.

Also that power supply is pretty bad for gaming. Please pick 80 + bronze or higher from the brands I recommended earlier.

Ok I also changed the power supply to a EVGA 600w / 12cm 80Plus Bronze 600B

Davidfloridatech · Feb 3, 2015

I am using a website called pcfactory.cl because im in south america right now, and with the websites compatibility, it showes i need a 1000w power source? any comments please lol

Havo_k · Feb 3, 2015

Davidfloridatech :

No, that is incorrect. You will be fine with 600-650 watts psu for r9 290x. I would recommend 650watts as its the most safest.I looked into the website, they have horrible power supply units, no wonder they are recommending 1000 watts to save their own asses.

Cant you use amazon, ebay or newegg from there?

80 + bronze and 650 watts from Xfx, antec, seasonic and evga is the safest choice.

Davidfloridatech · Feb 3, 2015

Havo_k :

Ya sadly i couldnt really find any other websites like amazon or newegg, so ill just have to make do with what i got lol. Thanks for the input.

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