First build, is it compatable?

[tybutters]

Before I order it, will it all work together? Is there something better I can replace without increasing the cost? Im on a tight budget and this is really all I can spend $600-700.
Hopefully itll be able to run Guild wars 2 maxed out at least, thats what I need.

I already have an OS keyboard and mouse, no need to mention those.

Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

Hard drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131767

Video card*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102999

Psu*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703036

Cpu*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

Thanks~!

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[tybutters]

Ooops forgot the RAM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

 

[geofelt]

The requirements for GW2 are not particularly high:
http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=684&game=Guild%20Wars%202

You picked well by using a strong graphics card with a less expensive cpu.

But, bulldozer cpu's have been a disappointment for the gamer.
Here is a comparison which includes the FX-4100:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-fx-pentium-apu-benchmark,3120-10.html

Even the $70 G630 is comparable to the fx-4100. At the same price point, the i3-2100 is even better.
Any socket 1155 motherboard will do the job.
Here is one that is not expensive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157326

The 6950 needs a 500w psu. The raidmax psu is a tier 5 unit(not recommended) on this list:
Stick with a quality brand like Seasonic, Corsair, Antec, xfx, or PC P&C.
Here is a better PC P&C 500w unit at the same price:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703035

I like the newer 28nm based graphics cards like the amd 7xxx series, or the nvidia GTX6xx better. A stronger 7850 would cost less and take less power.
For example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129230

 

[TheBigTroll]

what i would get
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/f2aq

 

[tybutters]

Ahh, so you think I should go with an i3 instead? What would you say is better, an i3 or this quad amd?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

I read somewhere that the FX isn't a true quad or something along those lines. So I found this one instead.

Its been a tough choice and I have spent countless hours trying to decide what to do. But I have learned quite a bit.

 

[azeem40]

The AMD one is a better deal now-a-days, since it dropped in price to be cheaper than the i3.

 

[TheBigTroll]

the 965 is probably a better choice given its cheaper. it performs slightly under a i3 or the same, but can be overclocked

phenom ii>fx

 

[azeem40]

The 6870 is faster, uses less power, and has more OC headroom.

 

[tybutters]

Okay so I got that out of the way. Ill go with the phenom ii. What about the mobo I chose? Will that work with it and could I overclock?

As for the video card im stuck between these two:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130660

 

[TheBigTroll]

id suggest the m597-evo motherboard for the phenom but make sure you get something like a hyper 212 evo to cool the CPU. the stock fan wont overclock well.

id personally pay a little more and get a 7850. uses much less power and performs better

 

[tybutters]

Alright! Now about my psu. Is 730w a bit too much?

 

[azeem40]

That 730W is not really a 730W. It is also unreliable.

 

[azeem40]

550W XFX.

 

[TheBigTroll]

if its raidmax, iit sucks (most of the time)

 

[tybutters]

How many watts do I need then?

 

[TheBigTroll]

are you going to use dual video cards in the future? if yes, get a xfx xxx 750w. if no, get a pc power and cooling mk3 600w (500w costs more)

 

[tybutters]

I do not plan to use dual video cards yet, I am going with the 7850 gpu btw.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703036

That one gonna be good?

 

[TheBigTroll]

yep but its cheaper elsewhere
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0380192

which 7850 are you using?

 

[tybutters]

Oh my that is cheaper, thanks for that.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102999

That one^^

 

[tybutters]

Is this the mobo you mentioned?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131767

 

[TheBigTroll]

no. its slightly better than the original m597.

http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=62519&vpn=M5A97%20EVO&manufacture=ASUS

 

[TheBigTroll]

only costs 6 more dollars than the regular so why not?

 

[tybutters]

Okay ill get that one then. Everything looks good thankyou for your help.

 

[tybutters]

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