OK, I need someone who can help me with building my first computer!!!

Matthew Mollentze · Mar 3, 2015

I have already bought some parts because they we're on sale.

My problem is I am not sure about a few parts that I should buy.

I already have the AMD A10 6800k.
I have the Cooler Master Hyper 212X which I believe is a relatively good cooler?
4 x 4Gb 1866mhz RAM.. is it enough?
Can't remember case make (lol nub) but it has 7 pci slots.
1Tb SSHD, 1Tb HDD

The problem is I have a Gigabyte R9 270 and I was wondering if I should buy another and run in crossfire or not?

I have two mobo's am have to choose from: MSI A88X-G43 AMD or MSI AMD A88X G45... Which one should I choose that will fit my needs? I believe they are both FM2/FM2+?

Is my RAM frequency compatible with the mobos?

Thanks!

xbizzaroz · Mar 3, 2015

You have plenty of RAM for the system. The cooler is a good choice if you have enough head-room in the case. Just make sure the case fits the form factor of the motherboard (it will either be ATX or mATX). Both motherboards will work with your selected APU and they are also compatible with your RAM's frequency.
For the graphics you'll be fine with a single card. Depending on the power supply you have you'll want to make sure you will have enough power to supply two cards in crossfire.

Cristi72 · Mar 3, 2015

Hello,

MSI A88X-G45 Gaming is the solution, being capable of driving 2 cards at x8 PCI-e speeds; the A88X-G43 can drive a single card at x16, and two cards at only x8 + x4.

logainofhades · Mar 3, 2015

Your CPU would bottleneck two R9 270's. You will slightly bottleneck one, even with an overclock.

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