First build. gaming. compatibility check and suggestions.

[brian360blk]

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=17107691

what Ive picked out. wanna make sure everything's compatible. also if there is any changes i should make

Approximate Purchase Date: 1-2 weeks

Budget Range: $1000-$1100. without the monitor. with the monitor under $1200 hopefully.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, music/movies, internet, homework.

Preferred Website for Parts: newegg.com

Country: USA

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050 (lowest) preferably- 1920x1080, 1920x1200

Additional Comments: still need a monitor.

 

[guerrero]

Get FX-6100

Let me guess you chose the FX-4170 because of the clock speed

 

[brian360blk]

Get FX-6100

Let me guess you chose the FX-4170 because of the clock speed

ha yea i did. also because it seemed to fit the budget while looking decent.

 

[guerrero]

That CPU will not do you good in gaming Ive heard and I would get a better case

 

[brian360blk]

Ive heard that but Ive also heard it does fine. but the 6100 would be better you think?

and any case recommendations?

 

[guerrero]

HAf 912 or Antec 300

The FX-4170 is for like editing and stuff like that
I would say that the FX-6100 is better in gaming but I hope someone else replies lol

 

[g-unit1111]

I'd scrap that whole build - the 670 is one of the finest GPUs on the market - that's for sure, but the PSU is one of the absolute worst brands you could pick from. Zambezi also isn't the greatest when you could get a Core i5 instead. The GPU is a good selection but you're cutting a ton of corners on everything else to get it.

Try this:

Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 - $59.99
PSU: Corsair TX650 V2 - $89.99 ($10.00 MIR)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H - $119.99
CPU: 3.1GHz Intel Core i5-3450 - $199.99
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaw 8GB 1600MHz 1.5V - $46.99
HD: 1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3 - $109.99
Optical: Lite On Bulk DVD Burner - $17.99
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 - $249.99
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium - $99.99

Total: $993.91

With this build the GPU isn't as good but gets the job done and but the CPU is far, far more powerful than any Zambezi CPU. Plus you also get a PSU that is leaps and bounds better than the original choice.

 

[guerrero]

I'd scrap that whole build - the 670 is one of the finest GPUs on the market - that's for sure, but the PSU is one of the absolute worst brands you could pick from. Zambezi also isn't the greatest when you could get a Core i5 instead. The GPU is a good selection but you're cutting a ton of corners on everything else to get it.

Try this:

Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 - $59.99
PSU: Corsair TX650 V2 - $89.99 ($10.00 MIR)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H - $119.99
CPU: 3.1GHz Intel Core i5-3450 - $199.99
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaw 8GB 1600MHz 1.5V - $46.99
HD: 1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3 - $109.99
Optical: Lite On Bulk DVD Burner - $17.99
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 - $249.99
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium - $99.99

Total: $993.91

With this build the GPU isn't as good but gets the job done and but the CPU is far, far more powerful than any Zambezi CPU. Plus you also get a PSU that is leaps and bounds better than the original choice.

I like this build but Ive been talking about the CPU mostly lol

 

[monocycliste]

Some nice cases:

Antec ONE
Antec 302
Thermaltake Commander
Corsair Carbide 300R
Zalman Z9/Z9 plus
Zlaman Z11/Z11 plus

 

[guerrero]

Some nice cases:

Antec ONE
Antec 302
Thermaltake Commander
Corsair Carbide 300R
Zalman Z9/Z9 plus
Zlaman Z11/Z11 plus

I have the Zalman Z11 (no plus) pretty awesome lol

 

[brian360blk]

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=17286411

also was considering this. if its any better and worth the extra money for the i5?

 

[guerrero]

If your not going to overclock dont get an unlocked cpu

 

[brian360blk]

i might overclock at some point in the future. which i know will involve buying a fan.

 

[guerrero]

Woah Woah! Are you going to remove the thermal paste in the future and struggle?

 

[brian360blk]

you make a good point. i hadn't considered that.

 

[guerrero]

Look at this cooler

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

 

[brian360blk]

exactly the cooler i would have gotten. seems like everyone recommends it lol

 

[brian360blk]

lets say i went with the amd build. with the 4170. how would it do with gaming as compared to the 6100?

 

[guerrero]

I dont know because I cant find anything comparing these two...

 

[brian360blk]

fagetsz

 

[brian360blk]

ok, the "fagetsz" thing was not me. last time i leave my computer up for my brother to get into it

 

[guerrero]

I hope your brother dosnt use your next computer lol

 

[brian360blk]

oh no he wont. ill kill him before he does haha

 

[brian360blk]

plenty of gameplays with the 4170 paired with a gtx-570 or 560. seems to run just fine. also between the 4170 and the 2500k for me just isnt worth the extra money

 

[guerrero]

Even an i3 2120 is better then a stock 4170....