First Computer Build

[cathordran]

Hello all. This is my first computer build and i was wondering if you guys could do me a favor and look over it to see if you can find any obvious problems. The main thing i have questions about is will the power supply have enough wattage. other than that feel free to recommend replacements for parts as you see fit Thanks!

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=27743248

 

[mocchan]

I can't see the contents of your wishlist, unfortunately :/

Can you edit the list and/or post the contents individually?

 

[cathordran]

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116505

MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131837

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104173

SSD(i plan on getting a Harddrive later when i get more money): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167121

Optical Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136247

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102987

Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182263

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811345008

Let me know if this works. Sorry about that!

 

[dieselpwr]

This motherboard is cheaper and has more 6Gbps SATA
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293[/url

 

[aznshinobi]

Decent but could be better. What is your budget? Could you fill this out?
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

One thing is for sure, the MB is overpriced and the GPU could be better. I'm going to assume the budget is somewhere around $750?

Check out my $650 build here:
http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore
Swap the HDD for this SSD (+15):
http://www.amazon.com/Mushkin-Chronos-2-5-Inch-Solid-MKNSSDCR120GB/dp/B005CGFU4I%3FSubscriptionId%3D19BAZMZQFZJ6G2QYGCG2%26tag%3Dsquid1240995-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB005CGFU4I
Swap the GPU for this one (+70)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150617
Total: $732

 

[mocchan]

You did well for your first PC build, however, there's a few things that need changing

1) Your RAM is 1.65v which will void your CPU's warranty out of the box, look for 1.5v
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345

2) I would suggest getting an H77 motherboard considering you won't overclock. It'll definitely save you some pennies.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157301

3) Get an i5 3450, it's almost the same performance as the 3550, just costing $10 less 200Mhz isn't worth that extra cost IMO.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116506

4) With the extra money you have left over from what I just recommended, I would suggest you take a look at the Radeon HD7850. It'll perform much better and give you some future-proofing capabilities.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127663

5) If you end up going with a Radeon HD7850, I would suggest lowering your PSU wattage to 500w-550w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

A lot of these have Mail-In-Rebates as well as some discount codes, so it'll cost you around the same as the rig you just linked while offering a little better performance

 

[cathordran]

Thanks so far guys! these suggestions have helped alot.

 

[cathordran]

Best answer selected by Cathordran.

 

[cathordran]

can you tell me how to know the voltage i need to buy for ram for the cpus. i had no idea so thanks !

 

[mocchan]

can you tell me how to know the voltage i need to buy for ram for the cpus. i had no idea so thanks !

On newegg, you can go under details and look at the "Voltage" of the ram It'll say 1.65v or 1.5v

 

[cathordran]

also can someone link a psu capable of handling dual 7850s if i opt for another in the future??

 

[mocchan]

also can someone link a psu capable of handling dual 7850s if i opt for another in the future??

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020&Tpk=tx650v2

 

[cathordran]

On newegg, you can go under details and look at the "Voltage" of the ram It'll say 1.65v or 1.5v

what should i look for in a CPU that lets me know if 1.5v or 1.65v is needed. (sorry my question was worded weirdly.

 

[cathordran]

sorry to post so many replies but id also like to know if the ASRock H77 Mobo is good for the cross fire of the 7850s or if i should get the ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard recommended above for about $125.

 

[mocchan]

sorry to post so many replies but id also like to know if the ASRock H77 Mobo is good for the cross fire of the 7850s or if i should get the ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard recommended above for about $125.

I can't find where I read the memory controller and voltage for RAM, but I'll post if I find it later today :lol:

Actually I can't find any information about the board I posted with CF or SLI, it might better to stay on the safe side and get the board you listed.

Z77 will offer you some better features as well, so that's always a nice bonus for some extra cost.

 

[cathordran]

UPDATED BUILD:

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116506

MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127663

SSD(Harddrive later) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167121

Optical Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136247

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345

CASE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811345008

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182263

should be better! hopefully that is.

 

[aznshinobi]

Save on the PSU! Just as good and it'll saave money
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-EarthWatts-EA-650-Green-BRONZE/dp/B004NBZAES%3FSubscriptionId%3D19BAZMZQFZJ6G2QYGCG2%26tag%3Dsquid1240995-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB004NBZAES

 

[cathordran]

My budget is around $900max however i plan on getting all of this on cyber monday or black friday(or most of it) and guesses on the amount i can save from that??

 

[cathordran]

Save on the PSU! Just as good and it'll saave money
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-EarthWatts-EA-650-Green-BRONZE/dp/B004NBZAES%3FSubscriptionId%3D19BAZMZQFZJ6G2QYGCG2%26tag%3Dsquid1240995-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB004NBZAES

Sweet find my friend THX!

 

[aznshinobi]

For your budget you should be able to get much more. The case makes the build's budget lopsided. You should be able to fit the 7870 into the build with the savings from the PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127662

 

[cathordran]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152042 Thoughts??

 

[cathordran]

please clarify on the case making it lopsided? and if you have any recommendations instead please link.

 

[aznshinobi]

Not a bad PSU, not GREAT but not bad. Hard to see, haven't seen ANY reviews actually for that PSU. But looks decent, made from Andyson which isn't a terrible company.

 

[aznshinobi]

The case is $150 which is a large portion of the budget. Drop down to like a NZXT Source 220 for $48 solid case low price great quality
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146083
You'll save enough to upgrade to a GTX 660 if you want when it releases or a 7950

 

[cathordran]

hmm ... what about a http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811553005 the case you linked is fine but this was my second option.
Fairly priced i think (what do i know ) lol.