Is this a good first time build?

Luke Hannan · Feb 18, 2016

Hey guys pc noob here. Even though I've never built one I have done tons of research and I just wanted to see if it paid off in the build I created. One more thing, is the bios fine with the mobo I'm using for amd because pcpartpicker gives me a compatibility note for it?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6RdTsY

TheUltimateNoob123 · Feb 18, 2016

It all looks fine as long as your ok with not having much upgrade choice with the cpu and it is quite old now but it will still work fine. I would suggest looking an intel cpu or waiting for amd zen cpus to come out. The rest of the build looks good and can last you for a while. The only thing i might suggest is getting an ssd to boot the operating system from if you want it to load faster.

rcald2000 · Feb 18, 2016

@Luke, you'd be better served going with an Intel i3-6100 and a socket 1151 motherboard. It would just give you tremendous more room for future upgrades.

http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/350/AMD_FX-Series_FX-6300_vs_Intel_Core_i3_i3-6100.html

rcald2000 · Feb 18, 2016

@Luke, one other thing that I overlooked in your build; could you please choose a better quality power supply?

Below I've pasted a link that has four PSUs; all SeaSonic. Two of them are 520 watts and the other two 620. The higher priced of each of the two wattage groups is the modular versions, which is why they cost a little more. The SeaSonic S12II would be a much better choice than the Corsair CX.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007657%204814%208000%2050001697%20600014081%20600014068%204026%204027&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=60

bignastyid · Feb 18, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($123.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($51.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB NITRO Dual-X OC Video Card ($178.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $765.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-18 18:03 EST-0500

Luke Hannan · Feb 18, 2016

TheUltimateNoob123 :

The issue is that I need this pc built in 2 weeks and under $800 usd

Luke Hannan · Feb 18, 2016

bignastyid :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($123.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($51.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB NITRO Dual-X OC Video Card ($178.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $765.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-18 18:03 EST-0500

Would this be able to run most new games at 60 fps 1080p?

bignastyid · Feb 18, 2016

Luke Hannan :

bignastyid :

Would this be able to run most new games at 60 fps 1080p?

Depends on the settings. The numerous benchmarks and reviews of the 380 will show about where its going to run ans the i3 isn't going to slow it down in the majority of games.
http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/luke-hill/sapphire-r9-380-nitro-4gb-review/

Luke Hannan · Feb 18, 2016

bignastyid :

Luke Hannan :

Depends on the settings. The numerous benchmarks and reviews of the 380 will show about where its going to run ans the i3 isn't going to slow it down in the majority of games.
http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/luke-hill/sapphire-r9-380-nitro-4gb-review/

Thanks a lot

Luke Hannan · Feb 18, 2016

bignastyid :

Luke Hannan :

Depends on the settings. The numerous benchmarks and reviews of the 380 will show about where its going to run ans the i3 isn't going to slow it down in the majority of games.
http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/luke-hill/sapphire-r9-380-nitro-4gb-review/

For monitors do you think the Asus VE228H would be sufficient as the built in speakers could save me 40 bucks in total? Or does the Asus VS247H have something reasonably better(not size wise)

bignastyid · Feb 18, 2016

I threw in the VS247H because it was bigger and has a faster response time, but the VE228H would be ok.

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