First Build Help

WizieWizWiz · Jul 22, 2015

I am building my first PC and I am really afraid to make a mistake, I have seen how helpful the community is on this forum and so I am asking for people to check and overlook if there are any incompatibilities with my build (I know PC Part Picker Does This) but I wanted no mistake.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/WizieWizWiz/saved/Pb4kcf
CPU - AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage - Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive
GPU - MSI GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card
Case - Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case
PSU - Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
and I am installing Ubuntu on this system
I am going to be using this PC for gaming and Video Editing
Thanks in advance to everyone who helps

Rhezner · Jul 22, 2015

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/VPkwbv

it depends on what application you are using but in general this CPU is better for video editing and gaming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFqQdrs5wEU

this GPU is quite a bit better as well
this will allow you to go crossfire if needed.

the only thing i would definitely change in your build is the PSU and i

Math Geek · Jul 22, 2015

the only thing i don't like is the power supply. if you decide to oc that cpu the psu won't like it much. i changed it to a much better and stronger one for a few bucks more. also if you do plan on overclocking you will want better cooling for the cpu. stock is not going to cut it for the very hot 8350. you cna drop to the 8320 and put that 30 into cooling as the 8350 is simply an overclocked 8320 anyway.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor (£130.60 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£51.00 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£40.84 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive (£57.99 @ Ebuyer)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card (£189.63 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case (£42.32 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.18 @ CCL Computers)
Other: Segmore Gaming Keyboard (£28.99)
Total: £587.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-22 22:53 BST+0100

Math Geek · Jul 22, 2015

Rhezner :

he beat me to the intel build. something like this is a second and probably better option for the money. better cpu and gpu for much the same cash with what he posted.

Rhezner · Jul 22, 2015

i made a few typos that i edited

Math Geek · Jul 22, 2015

is ok

idea is still a good one and build looks good too. we both agree that psu has to go with so many better options near the same price

Gracodana · Jul 22, 2015

Rhezner :

This build is great, excellent psu I use it myself. Great overall balance.

WizieWizWiz · Jul 22, 2015

Thanks All I will definitely change my PSU and look at that build suggested

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