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Hi guys this is my First build, I am going to get the parts soon, but before I do i would like to check if all of the parts are compatible, I would also like to check if my Psu is big enough, and if my motherboard has all of the needed wires, my specs are listed below...

MBU: MSI 870S-C45 (FX) Mainboard AMD

CPU: AMD FX 4100/ 3.6GHz Quad Core Processor

RAM: Corsair XMS3 4 GB Memory 2 x 2GB RAM

GPU: XFX HD 6790 1GB Graphics Card

PSU: OCZ Technology 500W CoreXStream Series Power Supply

Case: 777 T-Bird

Fan: Arctic Cooling F12 (120mm)

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Do you already have an HDD? If not you need to get one.

Everything looks good so far and yes 500watts is enough for the parts you have listed. All your parts are compatible, good luck.
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because we have not gone to college or university, the majority haven't even started most of our GCSE's, that's my theory anyway :D , Thanks though Big Troll, do all of the parts that I have now will work together, without issues?, also are all of the cables needed included?

RaefD said:
because we have not gone to college or university, the majority haven't even started most of our GCSE's, that's my theory anyway :D , Thanks though Big Troll, do all of the parts that I have now will work together, without issues?, also are all of the cables needed included?


No porblemo! yes all the cables are included. your motherboard (if new) should come with 2-4 Sata cables. 1 Sata cable for the optical drive, 1 for the HDD. Look at the mobo pictures to see how many sata cables they provide. Your PSU has a PIC-E 6/2 Pin connector so that supplies your GPU. Everything will work fine as long as they are not DoA. You're good to go.

The FX has it's pros and cons. It's not a true quad core. It has 2 cores and 4 threads. However it's performs similar to the i3 2120. It's an okay chip. You can find a Phenom for the same price and get a true quad core.

updated build specs

MBU: ASUS M5A78L-M LX V2

CPU: AMD phenom x4 965 Quad Core Processor

RAM: Corsair XMS3 4 GB Memory 2 x 2GB RAM

GPU: XFX HD 6790 1GB Graphics Card

PSU: OCZ Technology 500W CoreXStream Series Power Supply

Case: 777 T-Bird

Fan: Arctic Cooling F12 (120mm)

no you need a cooler like a hyper 212. or you can pick it up later on

4gb is enough for most people. i would prefer 8gb as it helps in multi-tasking or using a ton of browser tabs at once

Some OCZ models are good check out the ones that are recommended by Jonny Guru. As mentioned before the only time you'd need an after market cooler is usually for over clocking. If you're not into that you don't need an after market cooler at all. The stock will be sufficient, however loud.
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