Building a PC

PH_Blind wrote: »

So im thinking about building my own PC.
Ive got the parts chosen out already and wanted some info to see if theyre decent enough for crossfire or other games. Im on a low budget and wont be playing high end
games. Maybe i will idk.
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0375765
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0379475
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0361035
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0328201
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0356585
some parts will be taken from my old PC.
If theres anything better you can suggest for the price i would greatly appreciate it.

ok build

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0382798 - is a much more reliable processor, with better compatability, for cheaper, and i doubt you'll even use the true potential of that...so an 8-core is useless...

Can't fault the choice in motherboard.

With the money saved on the processor - go for http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0359910 that RAM - one if the best makes and types out there, much better than an unbranded one.

again, money saved from the processor - go for a better GPU, something LIKE http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0394070 but im sure you'd be able to find better for a similar price elsewhere...

I'd recommend getting another case though - ideally, you want a bottom mounted PSU - puts less strain on the case, and better airflow design...and again, worth spending some money to get a good quality PSU - it'll last longer and be better at the job in hand...

also worth considering//needed would be case fans, and an aftermarket CPU cooler.

Guessing you already have a SATA-HDD, CD//DVD drive?

Hope this helps!

tbh, nVidia > AMD GPU's, i have a full AMD rig apart from my GPU...and it works perfectly fine...

CeeKayy wrote: »

If you want a good computer here's a few tips from an experienced builder;

- get a nvidia gpu
- get a intel processor, better than amd(check benchmarks)
- get a couple of fans/ GET A HEATSINK
- Get a nice coolermaster case, I have a coolermaster storm scout- very nice
- WATCH GUIDES AND LEARN IT BEFORE YOU DO IT.

coolermaster cases are over-rated...you can do just as good a job for half the price by buying a cheaper case, and just putting a few fans in it...

for my case + fans it cost around £35 ($65) and it does an awesome job and looks uber cool :P

just my opinion...

CeeKayy wrote: »

If you want a good computer here's a few tips from an experienced builder;

- get a nvidia gpu
- get a intel processor, better than amd(check benchmarks)
- get a couple of fans/ GET A HEATSINK
- Get a nice coolermaster case, I have a coolermaster storm scout- very nice
- WATCH GUIDES AND LEARN IT BEFORE YOU DO IT.

Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong.

Nvidia gpu are expensive if you don,t have the money it's wiser to go with amd, same thing for the cpu, benchmarks will let you know the power of it but wont let you know the god damn price differance.

Too many fans are not worth it, placing them correctly will give you the good airflow you need and wont eat on your watt.

Coolmaster ain't the only case that exist and most of them have cheap part rosewill and antec are also good choice of case.

Go with your price but don't put money into it if it's to get a unbalanced machine. Get something that goes together, same generation +- 2 years differance.

*******MAKE SURE you got enough watt/rail for your computer in your psu else what you could get some mysterious suprise.

[MOD]NattNatt wrote: »

i'll give you some advice, don't flame.

everyone has different ideas, no doubt we'd all do a build differently if we had the same money.

but give him suggestions//alternatives like in my first post, be helpful and constructive, or take it somewhere else.

+1 one tip dont buy amd 8120 or the 8150 no need for 8 cores. i am stuck with one and they blow.

Honestly, I wouldn't buy either card. But if you're absolutely stuck on buying one or the other, get the 9800. I would absolutely buy a larger power supply too.