First Custom Built PC

[vinylrain]

I am getting everything I need for my first custom built computer. I feel like I know enough about computers to build one, but I would like a second opinion. I also need to know if everything is compatible and will work properly. The build is here. Thanks in advance!

 

[austing]

I am getting everything I need for my first custom built computer. I feel like I know enough about computers to build one, but I would like a second opinion. I also need to know if everything is compatible and will work properly. The build is here. Thanks in advance!

You can get a faster Intel i5 3570k for the same price as the i5 2500k now.


You can get a 120GB SSD for 60$ on sale @ newegg, screw the 30GB one you were ordering.

I recomend you get a better powersupply, like Corsair or Seasonic.

 

[vinylrain]

Corsair or Seasonic isnt very specific. Do you have any links or wattage recommendations?

 

[austing]

Corsair or Seasonic isnt very specific. Do you have any links or wattage recommendations?

I would say 600w+ that way any upgrades, SLI/CF, extras will be Plug and Play.

I would only buy 80+ certfied PSU's.

Example:

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

 

[vinylrain]

Beautiful, thanks. I just need to know now if everything will properly fit in the case and there are enough connections for everything. I got a case with a 2.5" internal bay adapter so i know the SSD and HDD are fine.

 

[austing]

Beautiful, thanks. I just need to know now if everything will properly fit in the case and there are enough connections for everything. I got a case with a 2.5" internal bay adapter so i know the SSD and HDD are fine.

You will be fine,

You got a fullsize case with a microAtx motherboard, you should save 30$ and get an atx motherboard like this one:

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

It has more features, overclocking capabilities, and more PCI expansions.

 

[vinylrain]

You will be fine,

You got a fullsize case with a microAtx motherboard, you should save 30$ and get an atx motherboard like this one:

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

It has more features, overclocking capabilities, and more PCI expansions.

Great. Now I am basically maxed out with my spending limit, so if you have other suggestions, they can't cost more money! Haha.

 

[vinylrain]

Actually I am a bit worried about the network adapter. Will that work and is there something better?

 

[spankmon]

For the past four years I've been using the inexpensive ($12 - $15) Sabrent adapters from tigerdirect.com or Rosewill adapters from newegg.com on several computers without any problems and good connectivity.

 

[austing]

For the past four years I've been using the inexpensive ($12 - $15) Sabrent adapters from tigerdirect.com or Rosewill adapters from newegg.com on several computers without any problems and good connectivity.

Agreed. No problems.

 

[vinylrain]

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