Computer Upgrade Build

[NMueller91]

Hey all, I am curious if there are any compatibility issues, or issues in general with these parts for my computer upgrade plans? I don't want to get a part that may just crap out on me 8 or 9 months down the line.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1EHd6) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1EHd6/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1EHd6/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $109.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga78lmtusb3) | $49.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c10d16gao) | $142.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r77901gd5oc) | $123.98 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m) | $75.98 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $502.93
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-17 01:03 EDT-0400 |

Also the Prices are a little bit off I think, because in my shopping cart on newegg, it is showing a total of 540.43

 

[eatmypie]

Since no one else bothered to answer yes, you will have no problems at all with any of the parts that you just listed

 

[NMueller91]

Since no one else bothered to answer yes, you will have no problems at all with any of the parts that you just listed

Would there be any issues if I was to upgrade the motherboard to a Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128627 so i can have room to expand my memory and add a second graphics card if i want to? The other parts will remain the same, also, I forgot to mention this will all be replacing the parts in a HP P7-1234 desktop, specifications are here: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03363664&prodSeriesId=5187022. Would you recommend any changes to the RAM, i would prefer a quality brand, or stick with g.skill if possible.

 

[eatmypie]

that motherboard will work with everything you listed but if you are considering putting that motherboard and another video card in the future then no, you will need a case with enough space for a full atx motherboard which won't be to much like thermaltake has a v3 for about 30 bucks right now great deal and will fit your build

 

[NMueller91]

that motherboard will work with everything you listed but if you are considering putting that motherboard and another video card in the future then no, you will need a case with enough space for a full atx motherboard which won't be to much like thermaltake has a v3 for about 30 bucks right now great deal and will fit your build

Ok, chances are the video card will handle me just fine, same with the RAM, i am going to be using this mainly for Maya and gaming. If i need to do any upgrades, it will probably be ram first, then if i need to upgrade a video card, i will just do a 1 for 1, I don't like the idea of Crossfire.

Also, after talking with another forum user, what do you think of this build?


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Fy7E
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Fy7E/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Fy7E/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($97.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Low Voltage Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card ($123.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $545.49
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-19 18:03 EDT-0400)

Any comments or suggestions?

 

[eatmypie]

if it's a pci 1x slot you should be fine if not a wireless card is only about 14 bucks

 

[NMueller91]

Would a PCI slot work, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166051 , that is the card i am planning on using, and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128565 the motherboard has a PCI slot

 

[eatmypie]

Yep that motherboard has a pci slot, and that is an excellent motherboard also, so I would go ahead and get both