Is this a good build for $400?

[micahjamesmesser]

I have never posted before or built a computer....is this a good choice for $400?. Please help!


Look below on the post wall for Case and PSU...................................................................



Motherboard:

BIOSTAR TFORCE TA790GX A2+ AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813138128



CPU:

AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor Model AD775ZWCGHBOX - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103300



Memory:

(2 of these ) Kingston HyperX 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model KHX8500D2/1GR - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820104012



Video Card:

ASUS EAH4670/DI/512M/A Radeon HD 4670 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121274


Hard Drive:

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500AAKS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136161



Total before shipping and tax: $399.94

 

[ohiou_grad_06]

May want get a bit better power supply as rosewill is not known as being the best quality.

 

[micahjamesmesser]

ok...that would mean a diffrent case...but I think I can find a good one at Newegg...Thanks!

 

[micahjamesmesser]

What about this one:

RAIDMAX APEX ATX-802BP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450W Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156074

 

[ohiou_grad_06]

Actually you would not need a different case, as you could just buy the PSU seperate. Usually something from companies like Antec, Corsair, Silverstone, FSP, or BFG to name a few, will be pretty decent. Just remember, the main thing you are going to want to look at in a PSU is the amps on the 12v+ rail. Like the Raidmax shows 21. Kinda iffy, not great, but I've seen worse.

For example, look at this power supply. It's a 350 watt, but has 2 12v+ rails, one at 18 amps, one at 16 amps. Clearly a lot stronger than the raidmax. See the difference? Wattage is not so much the key as is the amperage. That said, you probably don't need to go too overboard as the bigger power supplies are mainly for better video cards. And the 4670 is not really a power hungry card. So in all actuality the raidmax supply may run it, no guarantees of course, but if you want to upgrade later to a better card, you may get stuck upgrading the power supply as well as the card.

 

[micahjamesmesser]

Thanks! you are very helpful! I think I will get another power supply with the same case...I should be able to fit it in my budget! thanks again!

 

[micahjamesmesser]

Is this a good case a PSU?

RAIDMAX APEX ATX-802BP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450W Power Supply - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156074

 

[micahjamesmesser]

Is it a good case and psu?

 

[ohiou_grad_06]

Actually the psu in the new case looks like the same one you listed above. Again, look at the amperages on the power supplies. If they don't list it in the specs, usually if you click on the pictures, you can see well enough to read it on the stickers stuck to the power supply when its in the case.

 

[micahjamesmesser]

ok thanks!

 

[Onus]

RaidMAX PSUs are known to be crap. I thought that video of four of their "500W" models flaming out when loaded to only 375W was particularly humorous. It won't be so funny if such a unit fries your new PC.

I just bought a $38 Seasonic 300W PSU, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151055. It has no PCIe power connector, which a 4670 doesn't need. It has Active PFC, and is 80+ certified. It's running a 780V-based system that won't be used for more than casual games.

 

[zenmaster]

"It has Active PFC, and is 80+ certified"

If you can find a PSU that has both of those, it is likely at least "OK".
Of Course Seasonic is a good brand who will not put out a bad PSU.

 

[Zenthar]

If this computer is for gaming, I would stretch the budget for a 4830 (+20-30$) or a 4850 (+65$).

 

[Noya]

See, to the original poster and every other noob:

Post your budget, the components you need, the components you already have and the PURPOSE of the build (ie. gaming, editing, etc.).

 

[micahjamesmesser]

It will be for casual gaming and programming and surfing the web....thanks for the PSU suggestion I will look into it and get back with ya'll

 

[Guest]

the current Newegg email salesheet has codes for further discounts on some PSU's and Case. 2 minutes ago I ordered the Antec 900 case for $79.99!!! You probably get the Newegg email notices - they are full of discount codes! The current one is one of the best ever (I have no relation to them other than giving them lots of my hard-earned money lol)

 

[Zenthar]

It will be for casual gaming and programming and surfing the web....thanks for the PSU suggestion I will look into it and get back with ya'll

What is "casual gaming" to you? Some people use the term "casual", simply because they don't play that many games or don't spend 20hrs a week gaming. No matter your gaming lifestyle, what is important is the games you play; Crysis won't play better on your 4670 just because you play 3 hours a week .

 

[DiscoDuck]

Dont forget that an AMD black edition cpu doesnt come with a heatsink-fan.

 

[ausch30]

I built a system for someone recently using this
and this. Solid PSU and decent quality case, all for $50.

 

[mbbs20]

no but that 7750 does come with a cooler...check newegg reviews of customers

 

[micahjamesmesser]

so should I get a Heat sink or not?

 

[micahjamesmesser]

Ok here is my updated build with Heat sink.



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Case:

COOLER MASTER ELITE 335 RC-335-KKN1-GP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119161

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PSU:

FSP Group SAGA+ 450R 450W ATX12V Power Supply - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104954

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MotherBoard:

ECS A780GM-A AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135075

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Video Card:

ASUS EAH4670/DI/512M/A Radeon HD 4670 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121274

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Hard Drive:

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500AAKS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136161
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CPU:

AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 Kuma 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor Model AD775ZWCGHBOX - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103300

____________________________________________________________

Memory:

( 2 ) Kingston HyperX 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model KHX8500D2/1GR - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104012

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Heat Sink:

ARCTIC COOLING ACF64LP 60mm CPU Cooler for low profile PC - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186019
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[jyjjy]

You can do much better than that for $400, as I did recently.
First off forget AMD, for a budget build like this what you want is an e5200. Overclocks 33-50% easily on stock cooling and has double the cache of the one you are looking on top of simply being faster. It costs $82.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116072

An acceptable p45 motherboard can be had for about $80 more.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157135

Ram is dirt cheap. Not getting 4 gigs is just pointless. 2x2gigs of nice ddr2-800 can be found for $20-25 after rebate on newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227199

What's with the 250 gig HD? For a few dollars more you can double the size.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145215

That about $250 and covers everything besides case/psu and the video card. There's an HD4830 for $90 after $10 rebate and free shipping on newegg right now. It's the best deal in your price range.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102803

You've got a case already right? The remaining $50-60 should get you a fine PSU that will handle that system easily.

 

[micahjamesmesser]

No I do not have a case but I am looking at this one:

COOLER MASTER ELITE 335 RC-335-KKN1-GP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119161

 

[jyjjy]

That case is fine for a budget build. You might want a bit more power than 350 watts to power an HD4830 though.