Help building my 1st PC

[soldier17live]

So I'm building my first PC and this is what I've got based off another user's suggestion.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CCBy

I want to know if the case is compatible with the motherboard, graphics card, and power supply, just basically if everything will fit inside and work properly. I think I'm also getting a different CPU cooler and was wondering if I should upgrade my power supply for the card I'm using(GTX 660)? Any advice would be great. Thanks

 

[tiny voices]

Everything looks good. Get this PSU: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

You do not need a CPU cooler because you can't overclock the CPU. The stock cooler will be perfectly fine.

 

[soldier17live]

Everything looks good. Get this PSU: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

You do not need a CPU cooler because you can't overclock the CPU. The stock cooler will be perfectly fine.

Cool, thanks for the help man. I was flipping out that after I ordered everything the parts wouldn't fit in and it'll be good to save a few bucks by not buying a CPU cooler. The added wattage will also ensure a well running system. Thanks

 

[gussrtk]

if you are going to game, i think its good to invest in at least something like this

should run fairly quiet for a budget cooler
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-cpu-cooler-rcxzaio92


dont matter about overclock. you put your CPU under load, it will get hot, lower temps result in your cpu handling everything better

 

[tiny voices]

That cooler is crap and isn't needed. The stock cooler is more than sufficient to cool the CPU at stock speeds.

 

[soldier17live]

if you are going to game, i think its good to invest in at least something like this

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-cpu-cooler-cnps5xperforma


dont matter about overclock. you put your CPU under load, it will get hot, lower temps result in your cpu handling everything better

I guess I will get a CPU cooler just to be safe, thanks for the tip. I'm just so tired of console gaming and am loving the idea of a gaming PC.

 

[tiny voices]

If you want to get a cooler, get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

Its the best air cooler for under $50 by FAR.

Still, it isn't needed.

 

[gussrtk]

I guess I will get a CPU cooler just to be safe, thanks for the tip. I'm just so tired of console gaming and am loving the idea of a gaming PC.

i didnt say you cant run with stock cpu. i said that it would be better with a better cooler.

 

[soldier17live]

i didnt say you cant run with stock cpu. i said that it would be better with a better cooler.

Maybe I'll just stick to the stock CPU for now, but I'm upgrading the PSU. Also do you think I can run graphic intensive games like crysis 3 on this rig?

 

[tiny voices]

Get the PSU I listed.

This rig will run most games on high settings without problems.

 

[soldier17live]

Get the PSU I listed.

This rig will run most games on high settings without problems.

That sounds good to me, thanks for all the help.

 

[gussrtk]

If you want to get a cooler, get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

Its the best air cooler for under $50 by FAR.

Still, it isn't needed.

you should understand that what im saying is basically this; on idle it will run maybe 5degress lower (Celsius), and under load we can maybe see around 10degress decrease.

now for 15$ I think it's worth it. Ive had a computer with a stock cooler, under intense games it would crash cuz of the CPU temps.

but for what it is. A 15$ ~ low noise (for price) and Cooler temps. not better?


still up to him to buy it or not

btw i listed this one, cuz before i clicked on wrong one

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-cpu-cooler-rcxzaio92

 

[tiny voices]

Anytime! Always Glad to help!

 

[soldier17live]

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