Well I'm very new to the PC building world and I'm trying to get started. I am very familiar with Mac OS X and related software, however I am lacking knowledge in the hardware department. I need some advice from the experts out there. I'm trying to build a PC for a price that many people would consider shameful, $500 USD. That includes Windows 10 and a wireless network dongle. I already have the other peripherals that I need due to my computer collecting habit. Here's my parts list.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/C3kcwP
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/C3kcwP/by_merchant/
CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($50.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-C2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.91 @ NCIX US)
Total: $299.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-07 13:33 EST-0500
What I need help with is that I know practically nothing about if these are compatible with each other, will work with my monitor, not explode, etc etc. Also I need to know what parts to switch with others that would work better and give me more bang for my (admittedly small) buck.
If anyone could help with this it would be SO appreciated. Don't be afraid to tell me I'm wrong. I'm ready to learn.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/C3kcwP
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/C3kcwP/by_merchant/
CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($50.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-C2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.91 @ NCIX US)
Total: $299.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-07 13:33 EST-0500
What I need help with is that I know practically nothing about if these are compatible with each other, will work with my monitor, not explode, etc etc. Also I need to know what parts to switch with others that would work better and give me more bang for my (admittedly small) buck.
If anyone could help with this it would be SO appreciated. Don't be afraid to tell me I'm wrong. I'm ready to learn.