Building a pc, what do i need to know?

ChickenGaming · Mar 22, 2015

Hello, im building a budget gaming pc, i have a few questions, and is there anything i need to know?

Specs:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fwLft6

-CPU

AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor

-Motherboard

Asus A88XM-E Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard

-Memory

PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

-Storage

Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

-Video Card

Sapphire Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card

-Case

Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case

-Power Supply

Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

The case comes with one fan, should i buy another fan? and what fan?, and i also need a Wifi Adapter PCI Thing for wifi, having any suggestions?, and i also need windows, does anyone know where i can get windows cheap/free? and for the windows installation i also need a optical drive, anyone know which one i should buy?

yeah thats it for now, I AM A NOOB AT THIS STUFF okay so then you know that, IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BUILDING THIS PC?

Thank you,

-Casper

(btw i want everything as cheap as possible, but still good)

envy14tpe · Mar 22, 2015

Does it have to be a MircroATX case? What resolution are you gaming at?

And yes you do need another fan. You need a good one to bring in air from the front as an intake as the case already has rear exhaust.

I increased the price by $15 but I think it is worth it. Jumping to a fx cpu and 270. Also, switched RAM to two sticks for slight improvement for same price.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kx4nrH
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($93.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $448.89

Kevin_Smith · Mar 22, 2015

What games are you planning to run? What settings? Envy14pe chose a pretty good build for $400, but I would suggest going with a gtx 960 and an i3-4160 for maybe like $550(same parts as the above build) which will promise performance that you will be satisfied with in all next gen games at medium 1080p. I'll be able to help you out more of you can answered the questions I asked at first.

ChickenGaming · Mar 22, 2015

Hello guys thanks for your answer, yes im gonna buy an
Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case

i really dont play that high res games, i play minecraft, gmod, and i dont mind low settings, but i really dont have that much money and i also have to buy an monitor and windows, but as long as all these parts are compatible, its good (im going for this build, im not really changing anything), what fan should i buy, can you leave a link please? and still im a noob at this so ehm, im gonna buy this monitor:

http://www.amazon.com/VS228H-P-21-5-Inch-Full-HD-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B005BZNDOO/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_7

also i live in the netherlands so some parts i cant buy,

thanks, i still also need a wifi adapter PCI and windows do you guys have any suggestions for that?

-casper

ps: im already over my budget

Vic 40 · Mar 22, 2015

ChickenGaming :

What is your max. budget?

ChickenGaming · Mar 22, 2015

Vic 40 :

well all these parts im going to buy are 541$ but i also need a monitor and windows... i cant afford the 131 $ for monitor and the 100$ plus for windows cus thats gonna be like 700$ total...

my total budget is around 600$ i think, but is there anyway to get cheap windows? and do you maybe know a good cheap monitor?

ChickenGaming · Mar 22, 2015

it would be perfect if someone has a good pc build for 400$, cause i dont play very high quality games and i dont care to play on lowest settings, does anyone have a good build for 400$?

envy14tpe · Mar 22, 2015

Sounds like you need a A10 build. This is perfect for maxing out 720p. Take a look. This sounds like what you need.

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($139.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI A78M-E35 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $390.88

badboyrog2 · Mar 22, 2015

you can use this site to know real price in neetherland
http://tweakers.net/categorie/14/basiscomponenten/producten/

ChickenGaming · Mar 22, 2015

envy14tpe :

Sounds awesome!, are all these parts compatible? and what games can it play?

thank you so much

-casper

envy14tpe · Mar 22, 2015

The build I listed will max out 720p monitors in all games. The RAM is 2133MHz for a reason. APUs utilize it in comparison to intel builds. You need 2133.

It's all compatible too.

ChickenGaming · Mar 22, 2015

envy14tpe :

but is the cpu cooler compatible with the motherboard? (in your build)

ChickenGaming · Mar 22, 2015

the G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory is very expensive here in the netherlands, can i also use other ram? and so, what ram? please leave a link or something, if not then it doesnt really matter that much!

Vic 40 · Mar 22, 2015

Thought about second hand?
http://tweakers.net/aanbod/781602/game-pc-+-beeldscherm-+-razer-abyssus-muis.html

http://tweakers.net/aanbod/777947/gaming-pc-hd-7970-fx-8350-en-beeldscherm.html
(this one still needs windows)

You could make offers,not necessarily pay what they ask.

ChickenGaming · Mar 22, 2015

Vic 40 :

second hand? wouw goed engels jonguh

Friha Aziz · Mar 22, 2015

ChickenGaming :

you can buy windows here : https://www.g2a.com/windows-8-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-global.html

envy14tpe · Mar 22, 2015

ChickenGaming :

Nowadays almost all cpu coolers are compatible with whatever mobo. Just check to make sure the size isn't too big for a small case.

You don't have to get the RAM I listed but you do have to get 2133. It does make a difference in gaming with a APU. Do not get 1600 or 1866MHz.

Also, the choices are based on prices too. So, you'll have to see what you have locally too.

ChickenGaming · Mar 23, 2015

Thank you very much

ChickenGaming · Mar 23, 2015

Do you know if the cpu cooler you listed will be compatible with the microATX case you listed?

envy14tpe · Mar 23, 2015

ChickenGaming :

As long as the CPU cooler is under 160.5mm then it'll fit. The EVO is 159mm so it'll fit. Not surprising. CPU cooler makers and cases know each others dimensions. Here is a link to back up what I say.
http://www.legitreviews.com/cougar-spike-micro-atx-pc-case-review_2139/5

ChickenGaming · Mar 23, 2015

thanks, do I need another fan? The case comes with a rear fan, thanks

envy14tpe · Mar 23, 2015

ChickenGaming :

Yes, you need another fan for the front of the case. Check some reviews of the fans available to you as some fans spin but they don't really work well.

ChickenGaming · Mar 24, 2015

envy14tpe :

thank you, I'm gonna buy the parts soon, is there anything I need to know before building?

envy14tpe · Mar 24, 2015

Just watch some youtube videos to help with building. And be patient. Last, make sure you touch the case to ground yourself before touching parts. (Don't build it on carpet)

Friha Aziz · Mar 24, 2015

ChickenGaming :

envy14tpe :

thank you, I'm gonna buy the parts soon, is there anything I need to know before building?

Here are some videos : https://youtu.be/XsyxM_j3Y4U
https://youtu.be/0yfz49Zla24

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