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Hi, I am an 11 year old building my first computer. It is meant for gaming, and I was wondering if these parts are compatible:

RAIDMAX Tornado ATX-238WR Black / Red SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-530SS 530W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Power Supply, New Version with


BIOSTAR TA990FXE AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS


AMD Athlon II X2 260 Regor 3.2GHz Socket AM3 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor ADX260OCK23GM - OEM


ASUS Black 18X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD-E818A7T/BLK/B/GEN - OEM


Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive


Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM


ZOTAC AMP! ZT-50302-10M GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card


AVEXIR Standard Series 24GB Kit (3 x 8GB) Triple Channel 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Module Model AVD3U13330908G-3SI




thank you all so much and please help me out. thanks again!
 
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there's is no reason to use more then 8GB of memory for a gaming system, and AMD systems are dual channel, not triple channel. You're wasting a lot of money there.

You should probably be building an Intel system with an i3 or i5. even sticking with AMD that CPU is way too low end for that GPU. And if budget allows a 7850 would be a better card. assuming you get a CPU to match

Raidmax makes horrible PSUs. don't use one. Seasonic, antec, corsair are good brands. see here
www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

you'll probably get better feedback if you put this in the newbuild section and follow the form. people can't really part you out a build without a budget or other info

see here
www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice
and here
www.tomshardware.com/forum/288241-31-buyer-guides-troubleshooting-tips

And I wouldn't bother mentioning your 11 to people on the internet. just saying
 
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there's is no reason to use more then 8GB of memory for a gaming system, and AMD systems are dual channel, not triple channel. You're wasting a lot of money there.

You should probably be building an Intel system with an i3 or i5. even sticking with AMD that CPU is way too low end for that GPU. And if budget allows a 7850 would be a better card. assuming you get a CPU to match

Raidmax makes horrible PSUs. don't use one. Seasonic, antec, corsair are good brands. see here
www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

you'll probably get better feedback if you put this in the newbuild section and follow the form. people can't really part you out a build without a budget or other info

see here
www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice
and here
www.tomshardware.com/forum/288241-31-buyer-guides-troubleshooting-tips

And I wouldn't bother mentioning your 11 to people on the internet. just saying
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hey and i am getting 24 gigs of RAM because I have so much spare cash. I had 8 gigs before and the amount only came up to $600! I was thinking i should probably get a better video card and more RAM at that time, so I did. now it came up to $806.91.

So, you think I should change the AMD stuff to intel? Alright i will look into it! Thanks alot!
 
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Hi, and I am currently into making my first computer! it is going to be meant for gaming, and I just needed help finding if these are compatible parts:

Antec Gaming Series one illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive



ZOTAC AMP! ZT-50302-10M GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card


SONY Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1681S-0B - OEM




Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply


Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 3OH16009U9H-8GK


Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K


Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM


ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard



Thanks a lot and please if you know anything let me know below :D
 
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Hi, I am currently into building my first PC. It is going to be a gaming PC, and I need help finding if these parts are compatible:

Antec Gaming Series one illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive



ZOTAC AMP! ZT-50302-10M GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card


SONY Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1681S-0B - OEM




Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply


Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 3OH16009U9H-8GK


Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K


Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM


ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard



If you need more information on these parts, I will post the links to each ones details and everything. Thanks alot! :)
 
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hey and i am getting 24 gigs of RAM because I have so much spare cash. I had 8 gigs before and the amount only came up to $600! I was thinking i should probably get a better video card and more RAM at that time, so I did. now it came up to $806.91.

So, you think I should change the AMD stuff to intel? Alright i will look into it! Thanks alot!
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Intel CPUs outperform AMD for gaming. Your looking at a weak AMD CPU to though. The basic standard build recommendation is an i5 2500K or ivy bridge equivalent if you will overclock, a z77 motherboard, hyper 212+ CPU cooler or better, and for a GPU a HD7850 or GTX 670 depending on budget.

You don't need more than 8GB of ram, it wont really be used, but if you want more a dual channel 16GB kit is the way to go. There's always somewhere else to put the money though, better GPU, an SSD etc. people will be happy to recommend specific parts/builds over in the new build forum if they know your budget/needs. that's what the form is for.

have a look at toms "best gaming CPU for the money" and "best gpu for the money" articles on the main page. they put them out every month
 
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Nic0s411

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For even $850, you can do much better. Check out this guy's $850 build.
http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore#module147086871
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Hey im just going to build that exact same computer because i dont feel like messing with more parts :\ The only thing im going to switch from that link is the video card. can you tell me if this stuff is compatible? :::

Antec Gaming Series one illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive



ZOTAC AMP! ZT-50302-10M GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card


SONY Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1681S-0B - OEM




Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply


Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 3OH16009U9H-8GK


Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K


Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM


ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard




Thanks alot! Btw if you do tell me if they are compatible or not, i'll give u the Best Answer :p
 
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Hi, And i am currently interested in building my first PC. It is going to be a gaming PC, and i wanted to know if all these parts are compatible with eachother:

Antec Gaming Series one illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive



ZOTAC AMP! ZT-50302-10M GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card


SONY Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1681S-0B - OEM




Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply


CORSAIR 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model CMV8GX3M2A1333C9


Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K


Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM


ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard




Thanks-Nicos
 
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Dont know about the compatability but, if your gonna go a dual core go with an i3 2120. No one really needs 16GB of RAM, unless you plan to multi-task alot. (or playing BF3 on ultra XD)
 
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Dont know about the compatability but, if your gonna go a dual core go with an i3 2120. No one really needs 16GB of RAM, unless you plan to multi-task alot. (or playing BF3 on ultra XD)
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Sorry this was an old build. I just changed the plan to these parts:


Antec Gaming Series one illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive



ZOTAC AMP! ZT-50302-10M GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card


SONY Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1681S-0B - OEM




Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply


Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 3OH16009U9H-8GK


Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K


Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM


ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard




do you know if these are compatible?
 
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Everything seems a ok but personaly i would choose a different brand for the Memory/RAM
I would go kingston, mushkin, g skill, or corsair ram but thats just me the choice is up to u good luck on your first build just take your time and everything should turn out fine,
One question do u plan on overclocking?
 
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Everything seems a ok but personaly i would choose a different brand for the Memory/RAM
I would go kingston, mushkin, g skill, or corsair ram but thats just me the choice is up to u good luck on your first build just take your time and everything should turn out fine,
One question do u plan on overclocking?
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Tbh i dont know what that means. Im just here to build a computer, and use the computer. :/ and also thanks i'll look into the RAM thing :D


Edit: I got the RAM thing. Will this be compatible?: CORSAIR 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model CMV8GX3M2A1333C9
 
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Should be compatible (from my experience XD). Only thing I dont know is if the Mobo chipset and RAM compatible. Also, if you dont plan to OC, go with an H77 mobo. If you do, stay with the Z77.
 
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giby is right the ram is compatible but to be safe go to the motherboad site and look up the support details and best not overclock any of your hardware ok unless your watercooling
 
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Tbh i dont know what that means. Im just here to build a computer, and use the computer. :/ and also thanks i'll look into the RAM thing :D


Edit: I got the RAM thing. Will this be compatible?: CORSAIR 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model CMV8GX3M2A1333C9
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Basically, overclocking means running hardware at higher speeds than the stock speeds.
If you plan to overclock you need an external cooler. (Just in case :)) Also, go with 1600 RAM. Much better.
 
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