Thoughts On My 1st Build

SniperSapien

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Hey everyone,

I was in need of a new computer for gaming so I decided to build one. I've never built a computer before so I want to know what you guys think.

CPU: AMD FX-4100 Zambezi 3.6GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Quad-Core
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103996

GPU: HIS H685FN1GD Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161384

MoBo: ASUS M5A97 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131767&Tpk=ASUS m5a97

PSU: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

Case: APEVIA X-PLORER2 Series X-PLORER2-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144264

RAM:CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2GBx4) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233218

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium

HDD: 500GB 7200RPM 3.5" 16MB Cache SATA II

It also came with a mouse, keyboard, speakers, Battlefield 3, Dirt 3, Shogun 2, and 120mm LC. It came out to about $744 (after rebates/including shipping).

So, what do you think? From what I could tell it was a pretty good deal. I don't think there will be any issues with compatability or performance but that's why I'm here. One thing I was wondering about is my ability to add a second GPU. I don't think my PSU would keep up if I did but I'm not sure. Let me know if you see any potential problems or bottlenecks. I tried to make this thing as future proof as my budget would allow. Anything even relatively constructive would be appreciated.


 

r0aringdrag0n

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Did you buy this already? If you didn't I would recommend you change to this PSU:
OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017
and this case:
NZXT Gamma
http://www.amazon.com/GAMMA-Classic-Interior-Chassis-Black/dp/B002UDK9U6

With the money saved, I would buy this gfx card:
HIS H687FN1GD Radeon HD 6870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161389

or add $30 and buy this card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125401

As for Emelth: AMD recommends a 600W PSU for CF, so a 700W would be more enough, but chances are, it'll also be more expensive
 

SniperSapien

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I already bought it but I haven't gotten to try it out yet. It should be here around Friday. As far as the GPU, I was thinking about maybe overclocking it. Not sure if it would be worth it.