First Time Budget PC Build

[Hondarider98]

Hey guys this is my first post because I am new to building pc's and I need some help. I have chosen my components, but I want an opinion on the parts. I need to know if all the components will work together and run for a long time. I have done some research on the PSU and GPU. the GPU has some mixed reviews. A few people have had nothing but problems and I want to know if it is a good card to go with or is there a better one for the same price?

Here are the parts:
CPU- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
GPU- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125353
RAM- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
HDD- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181
DVD- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136247
Motherboard- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128553
PSU- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016
Case- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

 

[TheBigTroll]

can you please fill out the how to ask for build advice template. we dont have enough information to help out very effectively

 

[Hondarider98]

Approximate Purchase Date: August 2012

Budget Range: $600

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, watching 1080p movies, surfing the Internet

Parts Not Required: Monitor, Mouse, Speakers, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.ca and NCIX.com

Country: Canada

Parts Preferences: AMD CPU

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Preferably Yes

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: Would like case to have a window and decent airflow.

 

[TheBigTroll]

http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/bf9F

i dont see the point of having a window case showing off a budget build but nevertheless, i got you one. if something is cheaper at other websites, just go to ncix and price match everything that doesnt have MIRs attached. NCIX will ship to you for 5 bucks

 

[TheBigTroll]

the i3 2120 is better than most AMD chips in games even if they are overclocked.

 

[Hondarider98]

Isn't the i3 2120 more expensive than the AMD Phenom 2 which is $119?

 

[TheBigTroll]

by 5 more bucks yes. i think it is totally worth it since the i3 uses half the power of the phenom 2 while performing much better

 

[Hondarider98]

Okay, so quad core doesn't really help in games does it?

 

[TheBigTroll]

not really. it will help in other things like multi-tasking but you wont see much of a difference in real time

 

[guerrero]

not really. it will help in other things like multi-tasking but you wont see much of a difference in real time

Is an i3 better in multiplayer then a Phenom like in Battlefield 3? 64 player Caspian border? lol people say the phenom is better because its a quad core but idk :lol:

 

[TheBigTroll]

yes i heard that quad cores do help in massive multiplayer maps but i have no idea since all of the reviewer sites never benchmark CPUs in multiplayer.

 

[Hondarider98]

AMD Phenom 2 x4 965 got 4200 score
Intel core i3 2120 got 4220 score
so intel is better, but for games, but what if I wanted to use photoshop or do some video editing? Both are so close. And I want to future proof this computer in a way that I could add another video card. So I will get a 700w OCZ xstream PSU and a motherboard with crossfire support. Have any ideas guys? I will post my PC part picker build.

 

[guerrero]

lol gets 20 more points.... WAY BETTER im LOLing

 

[TheBigTroll]

NOO DONT GET THE OCZ MODXSTREAM 700W. it sucks, its loud, and is not very efficent. id get a xfx pro750w since its pretty cheap, made by seasonic, and is quiet

 

[guerrero]

AND buy from NCIX Mr.Canadian

 

[Hondarider98]

Okay, thanks for the advice. For the 20 point difference I think I will go for the AMD because it is cheaper and has two more cores. For the graphics card is the xfx 6870 better than the gigabyte 6850, reliability wise? Will get an updated list together.

 

[guerrero]

XFX is the best ati/amd manufacturer is what ive heard and ive heard that the 6870 is %25 better then the 6850

 

[Hondarider98]

Sweet, thanks for the help!

 

[guerrero]

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=63985&vpn=HD685XZCFC&manufacture=XFX&promoid=1223

And you need 2 PCIe 6 pins connection things lol

 

[Hondarider98]

Okay, I like the AMD brand, but I am still torn between the Phenom 2 and the core i3. I want the power for video editing and multitasking, but I want to have a solid game platform. Which CPU is better? I know this next question is a big one, but it would help me out a lot. Can someone put together a CPU, GPU, PSU combo that will work together and support crossfire. Thanks

 

[guerrero]

Oops thats a 6850

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=62756&vpn=HD687AZHFC&manufacture=XFX&promoid=1223

 

[guerrero]

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/102?vs=289
There you go boss

 

[Hondarider98]

Well it looks like the i3 is a winner in most tests, especially the graphics tests. I think I am leaning towards the core i3. Can someone put together a GPU, mobo, and PSU please? Thanks for all the help. I would have made all the wrong decisions without you're help!

 

[guerrero]

Are you going to play a lot of multiplayer?

 

[Hondarider98]

I like mmorpg games like wow and allods online, so yes