Will this gaming setup work/compatible?

[washburn3]

Hi, I hope to be making a gaming build soon and have chosen the following parts:

Cpu: Amd Phenom II X4 965 Black edition
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3
Graphics card: (From a freind) XFX 6870
RAM: Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 8GB
Psu: Cooler Master 500W 12V
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB
Disc Drive: LG GH24NS90.AUAA50B 24x SATA
Case: CiT Vantage Midi Mesh Gaming Case

I was wondering if these parts are all compatible? One other thing, I have decided to use an aftermarket cooler, and I have the choice between "Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2" or "Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO" from the case listed above, will either of these coolers fit? - Many thanks

Also a small side note, I don't, repeat, don't want any discussions about getting a Intel processor because its better etc, im on a tight budget

 

[washburn3]

Just another thing I forgot to mention, I was heavily deciding between the Fx-6100, Fx 4170 and the AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black edition, I am using this setup for gaming, and potentially rendering, what would be the best cpu of the three to use? - Thanks

 

[FinneousPJ]

Seems to be all compatible.

 

[washburn3]

Wow, thanks for the very fast reply! Can you share any wisdom about what processor I should use? and whether the cooler will fit the case? - Greatly appreciated!

 

[tiny voices]

I have a 965BE OC'd at 4ghz and it does all I ask of it just fine. I would try to snag a 6300 if you have the budget.

 

[FinneousPJ]

You can find the dimension of the cooler and case on your retailer's site. I'm afraid I don't have them on hand and I'm on my cell.

As for the CPU depending on pricing I'd consider FX4300/6300. Not the 100 ones though.

 

[washburn3]

So between the Phenom II X4 965 BE, Fx-6300, and Fx-4300? I Don't mind spending an extra £30 from the 965 , as that is all there is in it.

 

[tiny voices]

get the 6300.

 

[washburn3]

Mind asking, on what basis? - thanks

 

[tiny voices]

A decently overclocked 6300 can compete with stock speed i5s. Neither of the others can come close. In pretty much all aspects it will be considerably better than the others.

 

[washburn3]

Sounds good! Thanks for the feedback Just another minor question, I plan on using the "CIT Vantage Midi Mesh Gaming case" and the Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO cooler, the dimensions of the case are: 185mm x 445mm x 460mm, and the dimensions of the cooler are: 120 x 80 x 159 mm, will this be able to safely fit the case? - Thanks

 

[tiny voices]

It should be fine. I am personally not a fan of a top mounted PSU but if you like the case there shouldn't be any issues with it and your cooler.

 

[washburn3]

Ok, One last question, (sorry to be a pain in the ... ) I intend on using a 500w psu, and the graphics card that I hope to use is a XFX 6870, I read from the specs on the XFX site that a minimum of 500w is required, and a recommended of 550w? Will a 500w psu be enough? - Thanks so much, you've been the greatest of help

 

[FinneousPJ]

A good 500W PSU will be more than enough.

 

[washburn3]

Do you reckon this coolermaster 500w psu would be substantial enough? :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Elite-Power-Supply/dp/B004XG6I1W/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1352634483&sr=8-5

I know its fairly cheap, but I know that coolermaster are a reputable brand, and from reviews I have read nothing but good comments, what do you think?

 

[tiny voices]

DO NOT get a coolermaster psu. They are very unreliable. Get an Antec, XFX, Seasonic, Corsair only.

 

[washburn3]

Do you know of any within the £40 price range? Considering my total costs seems to be increasing!

 

[washburn3]

Also, Im not too sure the fx 6300 would be worth the extra value from the phenom II X4 965 BE? especially for the extra £30, after reading the fact that the 965 BE is more of a true quad core, still uncertain, im not overly confident with Overclocking, I honestly have not attempted overclocking before, but im sure with the cooler it shouldnt be too hard?