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Banana_CEO

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I am building a gaming PC and have picked out some parts but I have not much of an idea how they will perform

This is the case (I have already bought this): Click Here

This is the mobo: Click Here

This is the GPU: Click Here

This is the CPU: Click Here

This is the RAM: Click Here

This is the Hard Drive (HDD): Click Here

I have not chosen a power supply, but I need one of 210mm to fit in my case, please help to recommend one :p.

Overall I think this PC is good but this is coming from somebody with no practical experience (This is my first build) so please put forward any thoughts on performance, money saving tips and improvements. Any help is much appreciated :D.
 
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In your budget range, the Athlon X4 860k would be a much stronger choice over the FX-4350, it is newer, faster, and less expensive than the latter. Since it also uses a different socket type, I would suggest something like this to replace the motherboard. I would also suggest getting a 2x4 set of ram to run in dual channel, but 1x8 is fine as well to allow for another 8gb stick to make it 16gb. Other than that, your build looks pretty good.

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130853

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113379&cm_re=860k-_-19-113-379-_-Product

Another alternative is going for a pentium to allow for a future upgrade to for example an i5, but I...
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Tradesman1

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For DRAM going 2x4GB will allow for dual channel, which is better performance than a 1x8GB which will run single channel, the CPU is a poor selection would go at least a 6300. For a PSU, look for a good 5-550 with about 30 AMPs on the 12 volt rail.
 
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Frag Maniac

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The parts will fit fine, but you don't NEED a 210mm PSU. You just need one that is no longer (front to back) than that. With that GPU, you really only need a 550-600w PSU with 30 amps.

Most PSUs of that wattage are WELL under 210mm. Most under 180mm in fact. The Corsair CX600 for example is only 140mm long. That's actually less than it's width.
 
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In your budget range, the Athlon X4 860k would be a much stronger choice over the FX-4350, it is newer, faster, and less expensive than the latter. Since it also uses a different socket type, I would suggest something like this to replace the motherboard. I would also suggest getting a 2x4 set of ram to run in dual channel, but 1x8 is fine as well to allow for another 8gb stick to make it 16gb. Other than that, your build looks pretty good.

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130853

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113379&cm_re=860k-_-19-113-379-_-Product

Another alternative is going for a pentium to allow for a future upgrade to for example an i5, but I personally prefer the 860k in situations like yours to get the most for your money in this point in time.

Hope I helped.
 
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