Questions About Custom Build.

[ryanperks]

I am a student in high school and am looking to build my firs computer. I have been looking around for a few days and have put together all of the necessary parts. I want to be able to play different games on it, including Minecraft (which mainly uses memory/RAM). I have found nice equipment for a low price of around 750. Is there anything I should change to my set up?

Here is the URL:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vMaz

^ Fixed Link

Need a motherboard.

 

[camohanna]

Broken Link. This will suit your need, it will run Minecraft on 100+ FPS and any game on max-high settings.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vLSQ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vLSQ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vLSQ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $728.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-03 22:38 EST-0500)
Total: $748.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-03 22:37 EST-0500)

 

[manofchalk]

^ Much better build and is complete, yours didnt have a PSU or motherboard.

Though I would advise swapping in this RAM.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231544
And this case.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235027

 

[ryanperks]

Why that certain RAM?

 

[manofchalk]

Low profile so it wont conflict with large heatsinks and cheaper.

 

[ryanperks]

So, this would be the best computer for Minecraft (guaranteed 100+ fps?) and everyday use?

New to this and not very familiar with the best brands.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vMY3

 

[manofchalk]

I think you should swap out the mobo this.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157302
You have the room in the case and the room in the budget, might as well use it.

This 7870 has better cooling on it, while also being a bit cheaper (if you ignore the rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125418

Other than that your all set.

 

[ryanperks]

Thanks so much for all of this help. It really helped

 

[ryanperks]

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