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  • Poison-
    Nope
    FFR Simfile Author
    • Nov 2010
    • 3772

    #1

    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
  • Izzy
    Snek
    FFR Simfile Author
    • Jan 2003
    • 9195

    #2
    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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    • .Gazelle.
      Mr. Skeltal
      FFR Simfile Author
      • Oct 2010
      • 1506

      #3
      Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing.

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


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      • Poison-
        Nope
        FFR Simfile Author
        • Nov 2010
        • 3772

        #4
        Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing.

        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

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        • Wayward Vagabond
          Confirmed Heartbreaker
          FFR Simfile Author
          • Jul 2012
          • 5866

          #5
          Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing.

          How much have will this build cost you

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          • Kibblre
            Caelondia Represent
            • Jul 2004
            • 1984

            #6
            Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing.

            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.

            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.
            Какой идиот придумал Бутерброд с дикобраза? Он хулиган и бездельник.

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            • Reincarnate
              x'); DROP TABLE FFR;--
              • Nov 2010
              • 6332

              #7
              Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing.

              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.

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              • choof
                Banned
                FFR Simfile Author
                • Nov 2013
                • 8563

                #8
                Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing.

                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

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                • Poison-
                  Nope
                  FFR Simfile Author
                  • Nov 2010
                  • 3772

                  #9
                  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.

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                  • Kibblre
                    Caelondia Represent
                    • Jul 2004
                    • 1984

                    #10
                    Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing.

                    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.
                    Какой идиот придумал Бутерброд с дикобраза? Он хулиган и бездельник.

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                    • Poison-
                      Nope
                      FFR Simfile Author
                      • Nov 2010
                      • 3772

                      #11
                      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
                        • Feb 2013
                        • 1988

                        #12
                        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

                        http://smleaderboards.net/profile/view/Wafles

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                        • Kibblre
                          Caelondia Represent
                          • Jul 2004
                          • 1984

                          #13
                          Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing.

                          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.
                          Какой идиот придумал Бутерброд с дикобраза? Он хулиган и бездельник.

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                          • Poison-
                            Nope
                            FFR Simfile Author
                            • Nov 2010
                            • 3772

                            #14
                            Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing.

                            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

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                            • Kibblre
                              Caelondia Represent
                              • Jul 2004
                              • 1984

                              #15
                              Re: Building my first PC. Tell me how I'm doing.

                              Originally posted by Poison-
                              But...but...AMD
                              I'm an nvidia fan myself.
                              Какой идиот придумал Бутерброд с дикобраза? Он хулиган и бездельник.

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