First Time Build - Is it OK?

[tomprior6]

Hi,

This is my first gaming build and would just like to make sure its all compatible.

Many Thanks

CPU: AMD FX 8350
CPU Cooler: Corsair h80i
Motherboard: Asus sabertooth 990fx
RAM: Corsair 16gb 1600mhz
HDD: Wesstern digital caviar black + Seagate Barracuda 500gb
PSU: Coolermaster 650w gx
GPU: XFX radeon 7870
Case: Coolermaster HAF XM

 

[Poltregeist]

Pretty good. Why do you have 2 HDDs? Why not drop that Barracuda and get a nice SSD? +1 on that 8350, but what is your price range? I could help you refine that if I knew more info. Use the template in this thread to help you:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/353572-31-build-upgrade-advice

 

[tiny voices]

I wouldn't recommend a coolermaster PSU. Stick with reliable brands such as Antec, Seasonic, XFX, Corsair.

 

[Poltregeist]

Oh yeah. Almost forgot about that PSU. CM makes great cases but not so much on PSUs. I reccomend this:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu650hx

 

[tomprior6]

Thanks for the feedback.

I will be needing the two HDD's and the price range was around £1000
I was looking at an XFX power supply anyway so i think i will go with that one(Core edition bronze 650w)

 

[Poltregeist]

Thanks for the feedback.

I will be needing the two HDD's and the price range was around £1000
I was looking at an XFX power supply anyway so i think i will go with that one(Core edition bronze 650w)

If you have 20 more pounds to spend the gold certified version (2nd most efficient rating behind platinum) is only 100 pounds.

 

[tomprior6]

If you have 20 more pounds to spend the gold certified version (2nd most efficient rating behind platinum) is only 100 pounds.

oh right thanks!