Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing.

**Poison-** · 03-8-2014, 08:37 AM

As the title says, I'm going to be building a PC for the first time. I have all of the components picked out, it's just a matter of ordering them. Looking for any input you guys might have on them.

CPU: AMD FX-8350 Black Edition Vishera 4.0GHz 8 Core

Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3

Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER

Harddrives: Western Digital WD10EZEX 1TB SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE120BW 2.5" 120GB

Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 TR-600 600W

Graphics Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X

Izzy · 03-8-2014, 09:10 AM

I don't know about you, but I'm waiting for ddr4 motherboards and haswell-e intel cpu's before I upgrade my hardware.

**.Gazelle.** · 03-8-2014, 09:28 AM

im no expert on this kind of thing, but i'd probably go for an 80+ certified psu

**Poison-** · 03-8-2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Izzy

I don't know about you, but I'm waiting for ddr4 motherboards and haswell-e intel cpu's before I upgrade my hardware.

I'm not really an enthusiast. I don't need top-tier hardware in my PC. I just need my own PC that will be able to play games fairly well and do anything else I would want to do with it. I'm also more of an AMD guy

Wayward Vagabond · 03-8-2014, 10:56 AM

How much have will this build cost you

**Kibblre** · 03-8-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by .Gazelle.

im no expert on this kind of thing, but i'd probably go for an 80+ certified psu

There's a lot of investigation done on either side of this argument and it seems like gold rated power supplies don't really save enough in the long run to justify getting them. There's also people who argue otherwise, so it's really up to the budget.

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Originally Posted by MrPopadopalis25

You should get an SD card reader and a CD drive of some sort thrown into the mix too.

CD drives are cheap, I recommend getting one too.

Also, since you're getting multiple hard drives, make sure they both come with a sata cable or else you'll have to throw another one in. They're only about $5 anyways so it won't be a big deal if you need an extra.

I'd also like to say that I know nothing about AMD so I can't say how well it'll perform. Almost forgot too, get an aftermarket CPU cooler. Usually the ones that come with CPUs are pretty junky.

**Reincarnate** · 03-8-2014, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Izzy

I don't know about you, but I'm waiting for ddr4 motherboards and haswell-e intel cpu's before I upgrade my hardware.

While I agree with this sentiment, it's always going to be the case. No matter when you decide to purchase tech hardware (phones, computers, etc), there's always going to be something better right around the corner.

choof · 03-8-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Izzy

I don't know about you, but I'm waiting for ddr4 motherboards and haswell-e intel cpu's before I upgrade my hardware.

he's buying a new pc, not upgrading

**Poison-** · 03-8-2014, 01:15 PM

I am going to get a CD drive. Just didn't think it was really worth posting it since it will be a generic $20-ish one.

I was also thinking about a CPU cooler as well but I wasn't sure if I really needed one. They aren't very expensive so I can definitely pick one up.

It'll probably cost around $1000 after tax and shipping for everything. Not too bad.

**Kibblre** · 03-8-2014, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Poison-

I was also thinking about a CPU cooler as well but I wasn't sure if I really needed one. They aren't very expensive so I can definitely pick one up.

I'm assuming you're going to be playing games and stock coolers don't do too well when under heavy load.

**Poison-** · 03-8-2014, 01:30 PM

Alright I'll pick up the highest rated compatible CPU cooler. Should I get more case fans too?

Wafles · 03-8-2014, 01:34 PM

IMO, use http://pcpartpicker.com/
to compile your parts together when you're ready to order.

You might save some money

Also, IMO, grab a GTX770 instead of the Radeon R9 270X

**Kibblre** · 03-8-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Poison-

Alright I'll pick up the highest rated compatible CPU cooler. Should I get more case fans too?

Depends on how many your case comes with. I have 2 intake in the front, 1 intake in the bottom, push/pull exhaust on my liquid cooling radiator in the back, and 1 exhaust on the top. I think it's good to have a balance of intake/exhaust.

**Poison-** · 03-8-2014, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Wafles

IMO, use http://pcpartpicker.com/
to compile your parts together when you're ready to order.

You might save some money

Also, IMO, grab a GTX770 instead of the Radeon R9 270X

But...but...AMD

**Kibblre** · 03-8-2014, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Poison-

But...but...AMD

I'm an nvidia fan myself.

HansSky · 03-8-2014, 02:05 PM

With your CPU I'd definitely invest in an aftermarket cooler. This should fit in your case fine: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-...rds=cpu+cooler

Also I would invest in a slightly higher wattage PSU for when you want to upgrade down the line. 750-800 should be fine. You can also get a 60GB SSD and save some money unless you plan on installing all of your games on the SSD.

**Garquillex** · 03-8-2014, 02:52 PM

get an i5 instead
amd gets beat out in processors for gaming at every price range. 8 cores is silly.

do you know what framerates in certain games you're aiming for? that's the best way to narrow what CPU and GPU to get

**Poison-** · 03-8-2014, 02:54 PM

I'm not going for Max settings or anything. There's also no way I'm getting a gtx 770. Not spending $450 on a GPU. Nope.

Intel is just way more expensive for everything. I'm not a hardcore gamer so most of it would be a waste.

**RNGRX** · 03-8-2014, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Izzy

I don't know about you, but I'm waiting for ddr4 motherboards and haswell-e intel cpu's before I upgrade my hardware.

Good decision. Those DDR4 motherboards should be coming by this summer huh?

**rushyrulz** · 03-8-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by .Gazelle.

im no expert on this kind of thing, but i'd probably go for an 80+ certified psu

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03-8-2014, 08:37 AM	#1
Poison- Nope Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London, ON Age: 29 Posts: 3,772	Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing. As the title says, I'm going to be building a PC for the first time. I have all of the components picked out, it's just a matter of ordering them. Looking for any input you guys might have on them. CPU: AMD FX-8350 Black Edition Vishera 4.0GHz 8 Core Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3 Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER Harddrives: Western Digital WD10EZEX 1TB SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE120BW 2.5" 120GB Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 TR-600 600W Graphics Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X

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Izzy Snek Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas Age: 34 Posts: 9,192	Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing. I don't know about you, but I'm waiting for ddr4 motherboards and haswell-e intel cpu's before I upgrade my hardware.

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03-8-2014, 01:15 PM	#9
Poison- Nope Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London, ON Age: 29 Posts: 3,772	Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing. I am going to get a CD drive. Just didn't think it was really worth posting it since it will be a generic $20-ish one. I was also thinking about a CPU cooler as well but I wasn't sure if I really needed one. They aren't very expensive so I can definitely pick one up. It'll probably cost around $1000 after tax and shipping for everything. Not too bad.

03-8-2014, 01:30 PM	#11
Poison- Nope Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London, ON Age: 29 Posts: 3,772	Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing. Alright I'll pick up the highest rated compatible CPU cooler. Should I get more case fans too?

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Wafles FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,988	Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing. IMO, use http://pcpartpicker.com/ to compile your parts together when you're ready to order. You might save some money Also, IMO, grab a GTX770 instead of the Radeon R9 270X

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HansSky FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: ----> Age: 36 Posts: 1,925	Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing. With your CPU I'd definitely invest in an aftermarket cooler. This should fit in your case fine: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-...rds=cpu+cooler Also I would invest in a slightly higher wattage PSU for when you want to upgrade down the line. 750-800 should be fine. You can also get a 60GB SSD and save some money unless you plan on installing all of your games on the SSD. __________________ hi

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Garquillex FFR Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 33 Posts: 965	Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing. get an i5 instead amd gets beat out in processors for gaming at every price range. 8 cores is silly. do you know what framerates in certain games you're aiming for? that's the best way to narrow what CPU and GPU to get __________________

03-8-2014, 02:54 PM	#18
Poison- Nope Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London, ON Age: 29 Posts: 3,772	Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing. I'm not going for Max settings or anything. There's also no way I'm getting a gtx 770. Not spending $450 on a GPU. Nope. Intel is just way more expensive for everything. I'm not a hardcore gamer so most of it would be a waste.

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