What do you think of this build?

[zainy314]

Hi All,

I'm a first time builder and hoping for some feedback on whether all the following looks good to go before I purchase...

NZXT M59 - 001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146058

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

GIGABYTE GA-880GM-USB3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128440

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231278

HIS IceQ X Turbo H685QNT1GD Radeon HD 6850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161363

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769

CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Rosewill RFA-120-BL 120mm 4 Blue LEDs LED Case Fan x 3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200049

Acer G205HVbd Black 20" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009314


The case only comes with 2 fans so I don't know if the Rosewill ones are good or not but I wanted to go ahead and get as many the case holds without getting anything that'll put me over my budget. Everything above comes to a bit under $900 which is what I'm hoping to spend. Thanks in advance for any feedback or suggestions!

-Zainy314

 

[yasio]

Nice build, just make sure the RAM is compatible with your MOBO and I think you'r good to go. Have fun

 

[Outlander_04]

The power supply is overkill . Even 550 watts will be plenty

Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

Spend the money you save there on
and a bigger monitor

GIGABYTE GA-970A-D3 AM3+ AMD 970 $78
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128521

Is an AM3+ motherboard, with the latest chip set and full compatibility with the next gen Bulldozer processors

 

[Kamab]

I agree that 750W is overkill.

You could get a modular, high quality 550-600W psu for less and have a cleaner case to go with it.

An AM3+ mobo is important if you are planning on ever upgrading. I personally tend to upgrade more than just my CPU whenever the time comes. (by then mobo features/RAM tend to be outdated as well)

 

[aznshinobi]

^ The MB is AM3+ capable.

Save even more on this PSU.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030

A case option aside from the NZXT M59 (Solid case though)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153
This one has USB3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147060

Save with this combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.696127

 

[zainy314]

Wow thanks for the superfast replies! So maybe a smaller PSU. How about this?

CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 600W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

The RAM was one thing I was unsure about...how do I make sure its compatible? If it's DDR3 1600 RAM do the motherboard specs need to list 1600 under the "memory standard" section?

If I switch to Outlander's suggested mobo and PSU I could get this moniter instead...

Acer G245HQAbd Black 23.6" Full HD WideScreen LCD Monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009305

Thanks!

 

[aznshinobi]

PSU looks good.
The Monitor looks solid as well. But just to run games smoother, I suggest getting this card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125383

 

[zainy314]

Thanks everyone for the feedback! I've decided to get my original posted setup with the addition of swapping the PSU and mobo for outlanders suggestion, that way I can get the 23.6" moniter. I decided to stick with the Radeon 6850 just cause I do have a tight budget and the $10 less makes a difference lol. Cool, and thanks again!

-Zainy314

 

[jockey]

The G-Skill ram you chose is 1.6V. The Gigabyte mobo is rated at 1.5V, and they
aren't reliable for increasing Vram in the bios. These G-Skill rams will work better:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231319
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193
Per gigabytes QVL list.

 

[zainy314]

You'll have to forgive my ignorance lol ...increasing Vram in the bios? what does that mean exactly? Will the ram I had chosen not work at all or is "increasing Vram" just like a performance tweak? Thanks.

-Zainy314

 

[aznshinobi]

^ Not as stable should be more of the case. Failing is also one possible factor. Contributing to unstable OCs is also one thing. Though I have used 1.65v ram, and still am using 1.65v ram sticks. It works pretty well. Though I'm using the 790FX-GD70.

 

[zainy314]

Ok, so what's a good rule of thumb for determining if RAM is compatible with a selected motherboard? What do you need to look for in the specs?

Is this RAM good also since its 1.5V?

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

Also, even though that motherboard can handle 32GB I assume it doesn't matter if you put in only 4GB?

-Zainy314

 

[aznshinobi]

Yes. It doesn't matter.
That's a solid kit.

 

[lbugg2]

I personally just finished my first build, i now have phenom ii x6 1100 T overclocked to 4.03 ghz. My question for you is why do you need all the extra fans? I have a case with two 120 mm fans. But i upgraded the cpu fan to coolermaster 212 plus for only 29.99 at tigerdirect.com. Also they have 8 gb patriot sector five ram for 54.99 before rebate i think its 35 after, and its 1333 mhz and can be overclocked to 2000. I would personally considering going for a cheaper case mine is the coolermaster haf 912, (49.99). My cp running at 4.0 ghz only gets to a max temp of 45 degrees using prime95 stress testing; and getting the six core processor for 60 dollars more from tigerdirect. Trust me i started with a dual core and upgraded within a couple of weeks. The suggestion for going for an am3+ mobo is also good and thats my next upgrade as well that way you will be prepared for the new chip in the next year or so. Hope this helps a little

 

[lbugg2]

sorry just saw the price of your case i looked at the wrong one earlier that should be a good one for the price as well.

 

[zainy314]

Like I said this is my first build so I just assumed that if the case could take 5 fans it would be best to max it out for keeping it cool but do you think 5 isn't nessecary?

The RAM you suggested is rated 1.65 voltz and according to previous comments I thought they were saying that 1.6v won't be stable with my mobo since its rated for 1.5...?

-Zainy314

 

[aznshinobi]

5 isn't necessary, the M59's 2 fans is good enough but an extra fan for top exhaust wouldn't be bad.
The one you posted is fine zainy!

 

[zainy314]

Ok well maybe I'll cut back to just one extra fan then to save some $

So to clarify this RAM rated 1.5 is fine ...

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231277

but my original one rated 1.6 is not good for my selected mobo correct?

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231278

Sry for bein such a noob lol! Just want to be sure all my components are good to go. I appreciate it.

 

[aznshinobi]

Yes. You're good to go.

 

[zainy314]

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