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Hello I am new to computer building I have had some help learning a little bit with what parts I need an how to put it together which seems simple enough but with 760 dollars budget its kinda tricky for me being new an all...


Well since my friend dis not online today I can't ask him for help but this is what i have put together so far.

The type of PC I am trying to build is a DECENT Gaming pc for mainly some games like Amnesia the dark decent and the rest plain Emulation up to at least ps1/ps2.


1: The Case
A406-1094 ::NZXT M59-001BK M59 Gaming Mid Tower Case - ATX, mATX, Baby AT, Black(16.8 lbs)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5222597&sku=A406-1094


2: The MotherBoard
M452-6113 ::MSI A75MA-G55 AMD A Series Motherboard - Micro ATX, Socket FM1, AMD A75 Chipset, 1866MHz DDR3 (O.C.), SATA 6.0 Gb/s, 8-CH Audio, Gigabit LAN, SuperSpeed USB 3.0, AMD Dual Graphics Ready(2.45 lbs)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=693837&sku=M452-6113


3: The Power Supply
ULT-LSP750 ::Ultra LSP750 750-Watt Power Supply - ATX, SATA-Ready, SLI-Ready, 135mm Fan, Lifetime Warranty w/ Registration (5.05 lbs)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276567&sku=ULT-LSP750


4: The Optical Drive
M452-5024 ::MSI DH-18D4P 18X DVDROM Drive - DVD-ROM 18X, CD-ROM 48X, IDE(1.85 lbs)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6024194&sku=M452-5024


5: The Hard-drive
TSD-500AAKX ::WD Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB Desktop Hard Drive - 3.5", SATA, 7200RPM, 16MB Cache(1 lbs)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7281716&sku=TSD-500AAKX


6: The Memory
C13-6165 ::Corsair CMX8GX3M2A1333C9 XMS 8GB DDR3 RAM - PC10666, 1333MHz, 2x 4GB(0.1 lbs)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6611013&sku=C13-6165


7: The CPU
A79-1965 ::AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition AM3 CPU HDZ965FBGMBOX - 3.40GHz, Socket AM3, 6MB Cache, 2000MHz (4000 MT/s) FSB, Retail, Processor with Fan(0.95 lbs)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5692033&sku=A79-1965


8: The GPU
E145-9864 ::EVGA 01G-P3-N988-TR GeForce 9800 GT Video Card - 1024MB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, DVI, HDMI, VGA(1.75 lbs)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5639261&sku=E145-9864

9: The OS Windows 7 Home Premium.
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5213932&sku=M17-7302




This all comes to $647 at $770 with shipping and Tax
I just want your honest opinion did I screw up somewhere?

I am still a little confused in if these are all compatible with each other and so on.

Remember this IS my very first time so do be kind about it.


 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.48 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.85 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($174.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS72 DVD/CD Writer ($17.06 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($96.99 @ Computer Valley)
Total: $768.13
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-14 17:19 EST-0500)
 
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You need a AM3+ mobo for that cpu, the mobo you chose is from a different socket(FM1), for a different range of amd cpus (apus).

If you want an amd build, get a FX-6300 cpu and a proper mobo, also a better card, not a old generation card, some of the parts here have free shipping other don't, but i suspect it will cover those 700$.

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970XE ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($51.96 @ Amazon Canada)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($164.79 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS72 DVD/CD Writer ($17.06 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($96.99 @ Computer Valley)
Total: $638.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
 
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So if I upgrade to AM3+ all I would need to do is upgrade my Card an I would be fine?

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

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($76.31 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($193.49 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: BitFenix Merc Beta (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS72 DVD/CD Writer ($17.06 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $749.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-14 17:54 EST-0500)

both above suggestions are good, but this ones just as good and has 6cores :)

 
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Oh no no, It's just I am trying to do my own build an would like some points in the right direction.

I was already told to get a AM3+ MoBo
to fit my current CPU I have

an also to get a newer GPU I plan to just get it all from TigerDirect.

If everything else is fine I just need help with my current GPU, should I keep it or get something better if i go any higher Ill run my budget.

 
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What do you have already ?...

There's some AM3+ cheap mobos :

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1470687&CatId=5530
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2932738&CatId=7248

If you don't have yet the X4 965 BE get the FX-6300, it's much better : http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?
EdpNo=4904562&CatId=7339

For a card, get the 7850 1GB or if you can't pay the 7850, get the 650 gtx or 7770 from amd.
 
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I posted links in previous posts.

AM3+ MoBo
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3947171&sku=A455-9903

An the CPU
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5692033&sku=A79-1965


The other components are in my topic
 
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1. if you want to know if the processor you chose fits the motherboard for intel processors look for LGA 775/LGA 1155/LGA 2011 - (its in processor and motherboard descriptions) for AMD processors FM1/FM2/AM3/AM3+ (same in descriptions)

2. http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html anything past the 1000 G3D mark would be fine, moderate with price, check amazon reviews, all current motherboards support current releasing Graphics cards so don't worry.

3. you want to build DECENT gaming pc right, then save your money and buy a dual (or quad) core processor that has good reviews on amazon (the processor listed is fine, change mobo though) - good reference is looking at game requirements

4. POWER!!!!!!! - you don't need so much, get 450w-550w (with good reviews) i recommend corsairs 500w CX500 (no link :p)

5. and definitely DO NOT get windows 8.
 
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Hahaha I definitely know better than to go with windows 8
I have chosen a AM3+ MoBo an maybe considering the

AMD 7770 GPU
along with the 550w power listed previously
I mean I'm not going to be hardcore massive FPS on video games I'm mainly going to be doing a ton of emulation which requires Pixel Shader 2 an above.

Ill stick with my other component listed above since they all seem to be okay.

I may break 800 dollar budget though due to the tax+shipping on tiger
 
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Does a MoBo HAVE to have the same PCI 1.0/2.0/3.0
As the GPU?

or can the MoBo have 3.0 an the GPU be 2.0 or lower?

This is confusing me as the GPU I'm looking at has PCI 3.0
Whilst my AM3+ MoBo has Pci 2.0
 
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No, your mobo that you chose supports any gfx card with pcie 3.0, pcie 3.0 is backwards compatible with 2.0/1.1, so the am3+ mobo with pcie 2.0 will be compatible with any pcie 3.0 card that you choose.

I recommend the xfx 550w, it's at the same price as the Corsair CX500, it's better :

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=125449&CatId=5431

You should consider the ocz cause it's modular, only a bit more : http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4362114&CatId=1483

Cheap cards like 650/ 7770/650ti(the order of better cards being 650ti>7770>650 gtx) :

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4368409&CatId=7387

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2042279&CatId=7387

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5247879&CatId=7387
 
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Pixel shader 2.0 is an incredibly old standard, if you want to save money the 7770 is not a way to go as it was released only just recently. my older GTX460 for example has pixel shader 5.0

if you can buy from somewhere other than tiger i'd recommend it as their website doesn't have many older cards (which are still very high performers) a possible cheap option for a GPU is the HD radeon 4870 or GTX 260, but again it's your money :p
 
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I've reconfigured my build to everyone's comments...

I got a 550 power supply listed above (Comment)
GTX 650 Ti GPU listed above (Comment)
AMD CPu listed above (OP)
Hardrive listed above (OP)
OS Listed above (OP)
Tower listed above (OP)
Memory listed above (OP)

Now the final two things that is really killing me on price is...
Motherboard that can support the GPU.AM3+ and what ever else is needed

The optical drive (What type do I need I'm not going to be using it other than to install OS) is the one I have listed ok?

an finally the price is over 800 with tax
So I could use some help bring down the motherboard 136 dollars.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/xCpS
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/xCpS/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/xCpS/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($76.31 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($193.49 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: BitFenix Merc Beta (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS72 DVD/CD Writer ($17.06 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $749.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-14 17:54 EST-0500)

both above suggestions are good, but this ones just as good and has 6cores


750$ with tax and shipping after coupons cant go wrong with that.



 
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Yes, it's all good, like i said, get a cheaper mobo :

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2932738&CatId=7244
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1418809&CatId=7244
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7397466&CatId=7244

And ditch the dvd drive it's an IDE drive, get a dvd drive SATA one :

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4814646&CatId=89
 
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Okay so my build is as decent as it will get being on this budget right?

I don't wanna make any mistakes before purchasing.


and as for my CPU does it come with term all paste or is that something I need to buy locally
 
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