Computer Build Advice

[maiko238]

Hiya, Was gonna build my cpu for the first time and I was wondering if i can get a bit of advice,
Motherboard: Gigabyte F2A75M-DRH
Processor: A10 Trinity 5800K
Memory: 2 x 4gb DDR3
Hard drive: Seagate 500GB 7200 Sata
as for the power supply i was thinking of getting a case with a generic 600w power supply on board, and for the video card a Radeon HD 6670 1gb Gddr5 so I could crossfire it with the built in graphics card on the apu, I know its a pretty low budget build but since I'm still a student its all I can get at the moment and I just really want anything faster than my prehistoric Pentium 4 pc :| so I was just wondering if this would be good for casual gaming and other daily use? any advice would be much appreciated, Please and Thank you

 

[twelve25]

Should be nice. Make sure you get DDR3-1866 if you are going to run the built in graphics on the A10. It makes a big difference.

DOn't get a crap case and no-name PSU. There are deals out there on good stuff if you hunt for them. A bad power supply can wreak havoc and a good case lasts for multiple generations of builds, so it worth spending a little extra for a good one.

Pretty decent PSU for $25 after rebate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

basic Antec brand case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129187
better Coolermaster HAF case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

 

[Outlander_04]

Definitely the fast RAM as suggested by Twelve25.
Though you can usually use 1600 MHz low voltage [1.35v] RAM , and manually set it to 1.5 volt and overclock to 1866 Mhz. Only do this if its a cheaper option

Budget game cases
Corsair 200R
Antec One gamer
HAF 912
CM 430 or 431

 

[maiko238]

Thanks for the advice guys, well as for the RAM, I checked my local stores and the only DDR3 1866 they have is the Kingston HyperX T1 Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3, other than that were only 1600 corsairs and geil, I think I'll stick with the Kingston since I don't really know how to overclock my RAM, for the case I was thinking of buying my buddy's Aerocool strike X one advance since he was gonna throw in a psu, I think it was a Huntkey greenpower 500w, quick question though, does a higher wattage psu give better results than lower wattage ones? and what's the difference between true rated or bronze certified psu's and generic ones?

 

[maiko238]

Best answer selected by maiko238.