New build

[waaaasssuupp]

This is the build i'm considering for $450 price mark (I have everything else that isn't listed already);


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BN6t
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BN6t/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BN6t/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 975 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($82.18 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock 760GM-GS3 Micro ATX AM3 Motherboard ($49.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.28 @ TigerDirect)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($188.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $452.40
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

Computer is designed for some gaming.

 

[djangoringo]

The cpu is out of stock, there's cheaper ram out there.

 

[iceclock]

tru dat.

 

[waaaasssuupp]

Any suggestions/feedback? I plan to purchase my parts in 2 days.

 

[djangoringo]

Replace the out of stock cpu for the 965 BE : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=46281&vpn=HDZ965FBGMBOX&manufacture=AMD&promoid=1292
Get cheaper ram : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=74758&promoid=1292
The psu is also cheaper here : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=62331

 

[waaaasssuupp]

Thanks! All the other parts of my build fair enough aswell?

 

[djangoringo]

Yes, the 7850 2GB is a good card, the motherboard is decent, there're better ones out there, but if you're in a budget, it will do.

 

[waaaasssuupp]

What if I plan to later upgrade to an aftermarket cooler and overclock? Would a mobo upgrade be needed?

 

[djangoringo]

This one supports any FX cpu : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130637

Get the xigmatek gaia, if you want an aftermarket cooler : http://www.amazon.com/Xigmatek-Computer-Heatsink-GAIA-SD1283/dp/B006ICA49G/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1360195335&sr=1-1&keywords=xigmatek+gaia

 

[waaaasssuupp]

So the current mobo wouldn't be able to handle an overclock?

 

[djangoringo]

It will, but not that much, it's a cheap motherboard, with low vrm.

 

[waaaasssuupp]

So;

CPU : 965 BE http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=46281&vpn=HDZ965FBGMBOX&manufacture=AMD&promoid=1292 89.99
RAM : Patriot Viper 3 8gb (2x4gb) http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=74758&promoid=1292 37.99
PSU : Anteq Basiq VP450 450W http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=62331 30.95
MOBO : ASRock 760GM-GS3 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-760gmgs3 44.99
GPU : Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100355ocl 199.99
Case : Cooler Master HAF 912 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc912kkn1 49.99


$453.90 Base price & about $460 after rebates and tax/shipping.

 

[djangoringo]

Yes, it's fine, if you can't spend any more than that, it's a decent build.
You can get a cheaper case, it has plenty of space and it's a solid one : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002UDK9U6/
It's looks might not be for you, though.

 

[waaaasssuupp]

Yes, it's fine, if you can't spend any more than that, it's a decent build.
You can get a cheaper case, it has plenty of space and it's a solid one : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002UDK9U6/
It's looks might not be for you, though.

No this build is fine, I can spend the extra $10. Thank you for all your help! Looking forward to building this thing

 

[iceclock]

looking g00d

 

[waaaasssuupp]

I'm having a hard time ordering form NCIX. =/ Won't accept my card. Is it because i'm from the US?

 

[cutebeans]

u should buy from NCIX US.

NCIX is a canadian site . NCIX US is well the US site.

 

[waaaasssuupp]

I hope i'm not really THAT big of an idiot .. LOL

 

[waaaasssuupp]

okay, maybe I was.

 

[iceclock]

yes theres .com and .ca parts. and on the site u gotta click on the ncixus banner.

derp