Verify my build?

[f1racer]

I am going to build a Desktop with these specs, can you tell me if there is anything I should change...all I need it for is some casual gaming. Also, are there any compatibility issues that you can see?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/i8Vz

 

[TheBigTroll]

it works but its pretty slow. really slow

this would be better
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/i9dn

 

[mocchan]

My two cents -

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G620 2.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($63.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 6670 1GB Video Card ($66.97 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $373.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-09-21 21:28 EDT-0400)

 

[idroid]

Omg... thats a complete piece of sht..

Buy this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G850 2.9GHz Dual-Core Processor ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H61M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master RC-361-KKN1 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.98 @ PC Mall)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $403.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-09-21 22:03 EDT-0400)

 

[TheBigTroll]

with 300 dollars on a build, normally i recommend a prebuilt apu system....

 

[mocchan]

Yeah, APU's are generally the way to go with this kind of budget.

And 'piece of sht'? Call it whatever you'd like, the 6670 still gets my props for being a modest card at its price point

 

[idroid]

Yeah, APU's are generally the way to go with this kind of budget.

And 'piece of sht'? Call it whatever you'd like, the 6670 still gets my props for being a modest card at its price point

i have something for you and thebigtroll: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/363979-31-gaming-build-2500#t2747921

 

[TheBigTroll]

lol. yeah but the OP was kinda at the 300 dollar mark. didnt want him to rage

 

[f1racer]

Omg... thats a complete piece of sht..

Buy this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G850 2.9GHz Dual-Core Processor ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H61M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master RC-361-KKN1 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.98 @ PC Mall)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $403.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-09-21 22:03 EDT-0400)

Thanks, I for the most part used this. But for future reference, what was mainly wrong with the original build?

 

[idroid]

Thanks, I for the most part used this. But for future reference, what was mainly wrong with the original build?

Whats wrong with it????? that thing is slower than a death caused by pinches from a 5 years old girl.

 

[obsama1]

F1Racer, what do you mean by casual gaming? Do you mean online flash games, Sims, etc.?

 

[f1racer]

F1Racer, what do you mean by casual gaming? Do you mean online flash games, Sims, etc.?

No, I meant for just hopping on Minecraft occasionally, but also to run AutoCAD. I am a design drafter trainee.

I mainly want an AMD so is this any better iDroid? I used a few of the things you suggested:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Athlon II X3 450 3.2GHz Triple-Core Processor ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock N68C-GS FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Pareema 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 250GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 6450 1GB Video Card ($31.66 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $317.60
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-09-22 14:59 EDT-0400)

I didn't use the hard drive you suggested or the RAM but I took note on the motherboard and a couple others.

 

[obsama1]

Just go with iDroid's.

The Athlon is beat by the Pentium.
4GB of RAM is low.
A 6450 is obliterated by the 7750 which is 2x faster.

 

[TheBigTroll]

CAD on a 300 dollar rig is going to be a terrible experience. on idroids rig, it would be better but still slow for most peoples standards

 

[f1racer]

Ok. Thanks. I'll do that.

 

[idroid]

Ok. Thanks. I'll do that.

Buddy if you make a living out of your PC then get about 1000$ and build a decent PC with an i7 3770k


Btw.... if you dont have anymore question the you should pick a best answer.

 

[f1racer]

Best answer selected by F1Racer.