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December 30, 2013 12:28:08 AM

I am thirteen and my dad thinks that i shouldn't build one because that i might get the compatibility wrong or the parts might not work.

Is it safe to build one and is it easy/reliable

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December 30, 2013 12:34:12 AM

Yes you can, just learn how to do it and take your time.
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December 30, 2013 12:40:52 AM

Safe yes just don't work on a computer that is plugged in. Building a PC is pretty straight forward it's mostly following directions (carefully) as for compatability using pcpartpicker.com can be a first step as it will try to check for issues. Posts like this asking questions is always a good idea especially if you have a final parts
list I would definitely ask on here to be sure it all goes together
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December 30, 2013 12:41:00 AM

If you're smart enough to ask us if you can build one, you're probably smart enough to build one. Not only that, we're always here to help out, so if you're not sure about compatibility, just ask us, we probably know. If we don't know, we know where to look to find out. Sites like PCPartpicker.com have compatibility filters, while not great, it can be of help when picking out parts.
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December 30, 2013 12:48:01 AM

Jameson Clark said:
Safe yes just don't work on a computer that is plugged in. Building a PC is pretty straight forward it's mostly following directions (carefully) as for compatability using pcpartpicker.com can be a first step as it will try to check for issues. Posts like this asking questions is always a good idea especially if you have a final parts
list I would definitely ask on here to be sure it all goes together


This is my parts list http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2sy75

Are these compatible

Big thxs if you reply
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December 30, 2013 12:59:39 AM

Looks like it should all work, I wouldn't necessarily change anything. What is your budget though? And are you going to try any overclocking? Myself or someone else might be able to piece something together that would get better performance or save money for equal performance.
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December 30, 2013 1:07:03 AM

Jameson Clark said:
Looks like it should all work, I wouldn't necessarily change anything. What is your budget though? And are you going to try any overclocking? Myself or someone else might be able to piece something together that would get better performance or save money for equal performance.


Budget $780 but i could stretch it to $800 (oh and that is nz dollars so about 630-650 us dollars)

I dont know how to overclock or what it is but i do know that when you overclock something it improves usually by speed. I was wondering if you could compile a list. If you could that would be amazing
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December 30, 2013 1:10:37 AM

Looks like it'll all work together. Haven't used PNY memory in like 20 years, but I remember them being pretty decent back then. I'm using Team Group memory right now, switched out from Crucial, and I like it, lifetime warranty too, but I got a good deal on it a couple weeks ago. You're kinda in the middle of all the good sales. Missed them by a couple weeks, might be more for the new year, I'd hang on a couple days and see if maybe something you like doesn't go on sale for New Years. Might get you an upgrade, and if not, it's only a couple days.
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December 30, 2013 1:16:41 AM

I would be VERY cautious doing a build at 13. It's not terribly difficult, but its also not quite as easy or safe as it might seem. Your still dealing with electricity and a lot of bad things can happen if your not careful, both to you and the hardware.

That said, I think it's great that you have the drive to do it. I suspect you can do it, if you have the money for the parts.
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December 30, 2013 1:18:57 AM

jossrik said:
Looks like it'll all work together. Haven't used PNY memory in like 20 years, but I remember them being pretty decent back then. I'm using Team Group memory right now, switched out from Crucial, and I like it, lifetime warranty too, but I got a good deal on it a couple weeks ago. You're kinda in the middle of all the good sales. Missed them by a couple weeks, might be more for the new year, I'd hang on a couple days and see if maybe something you like doesn't go on sale for New Years. Might get you an upgrade, and if not, it's only a couple days.


Ok i wasn't going to buy it now anyway

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December 30, 2013 1:25:22 AM

This is an option for you. I got you a better CPU, gpu, and psu. Also there are slightly better or even changes to the CPU cooler, ram, and HDD. Your original plan will work these are just some quick things I might personally change from yours.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($83.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake VL800P1W2N (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($21.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Gear Head KBL5925W Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $763.14
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-30 04:21 EST-0500)
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December 30, 2013 1:27:54 AM

Jameson Clark said:
This is an option for you. I got you a better CPU, gpu, and psu. Also there are slightly better or even changes to the CPU cooler, ram, and HDD. Your original plan will work these are just some quick things I might personally change from yours.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($83.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake VL800P1W2N (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($21.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Gear Head KBL5925W Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $763.14
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-30 04:21 EST-0500)


thxs but since i live in nz newegg dosen't ship interantionally so i can't get all the parts. Plus my budget was 630-650 in us dollars
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December 30, 2013 1:43:10 AM

Ah I see, then you are sitting pretty nicely with your current plan. Perhaps someone will change some things on your other thread but overall can't tweak it too much
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December 30, 2013 1:51:16 AM

Jameson Clark said:
Ah I see, then you are sitting pretty nicely with your current plan. Perhaps someone will change some things on your other thread but overall can't tweak it too much


Ok thank you for all the help though. Couldn't asked for more :D 
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December 30, 2013 10:06:33 AM

Good luck, be careful, and have fun
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December 30, 2013 10:13:12 AM

Good luck, be careful, and have fun
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