My first build!

#1

aiera

0 Frags – +

Let's start with the build:
PC Partpicker Parts

RAM (4Sticks)

Story: My old Micro ATX motherboard died, and I decided that it was time to upgrade to an ATX. I am only planning on buying a motherboard, case, and processor. Does this build work? If so where did I go wrong? Will I have to buy a new case/cpu fan too? Any advice for a first timer?

TL;DR Buying a new cpu/motherboard/case with limited funds and wondering if it will work/looking for advice.

Thanks in advance!

Let's start with the build:
[Url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xnPt]PC Partpicker Parts[/url]

[Url=http://www.amazon.com/M378T2953EZ3-CE6-Samsung-SDRAM-Memory-Module/dp/B0017Q2IGA?tag=teamfortresst-20]RAM[/url] (4Sticks)

[Url=http://www.sears.com/delta-afb0712hhb-pwm-70x15mm-4pin-pwm-tac-sensor-extreme/p-SPM1966638014?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1]CPU Fan[/url]

[Url=http://www.amazon.com/HP-Foxconn-Cooling-Processor-435452-001/dp/B0042FC5MU?tag=teamfortresst-20]Case Fan[/url]

Story: My old Micro ATX motherboard died, and I decided that it was time to upgrade to an ATX. I am only planning on buying a motherboard, case, and processor. Does this build work? If so where did I go wrong? Will I have to buy a new case/cpu fan too? Any advice for a first timer?

TL;DR Buying a new cpu/motherboard/case with limited funds and wondering if it will work/looking for advice.

Thanks in advance!

#2

element

4 Frags – +

The PSU is not something you want to cheap out on. Find one from Silverstone/SeaSonic/Corsair.

#3

Kirito

2 Frags – +

That CPU Fan isn't even for CPUs. You don't need extra fans since your case already has one. Also, that RAM is DDR2. Make sure you get DDR3. If you're going with an AM3+ motherboard, get a FX processor or an AMD 955/965 cpu.

#4

aiera

-2 Frags – +

KiritoThat CPU Fan isn't even for CPUs. You don't need extra fans since your case already has one. Also, that RAM is DDR2. Make sure you get DDR3

Odd as it was used as a cpu fan on my old comp.
Also I am not purchasing ram. This is m old ram.

[quote=Kirito]That CPU Fan isn't even for CPUs. You don't need extra fans since your case already has one. Also, that RAM is DDR2. Make sure you get DDR3[/quote]
Odd as it was used as a cpu fan on my old comp.
Also I am not purchasing ram. This is m old ram.

#5

aiera

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elementThe PSU is not something you want to cheap out on. Find one from Silverstone/SeaSonic/Corsair.

It has lasted me this far, but thanks for the suggestion!

[quote=element]The PSU is not something you want to cheap out on. Find one from Silverstone/SeaSonic/Corsair.[/quote]
It has lasted me this far, but thanks for the suggestion!

#6

Kirito

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Also, change that HDD for a different 1tb. There's some out there that are like $60.

tbh, it's probably better to just build a new computer. You can get really good parts for just $600.

Also, change that HDD for a different 1tb. There's some out there that are like $60.

tbh, it's probably better to just build a new computer. You can get really good parts for just $600.

#7

element

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Yeah, you might as well get a whole new computer. Your old components would probably bottleneck the performance of the new components you add in.

#8

Twinqe

3 Frags – +

uh oh

#9

Kirito

3 Frags – +

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.97 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($168.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($29.94 @ Adorama)
Total: $616.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 20:08 EDT-0400)

Here's a build I made if you've decided to start by scratch. You can easily torrent Windows 7 and put it on a usb drive.

[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xpdl]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xpdl/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xpdl/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]

[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox]AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor[/url] ($109.99 @ Amazon)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1]Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($28.97 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a97ler20]Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard[/url] ($64.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9]Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($63.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex]Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx650tibdc2oc2gd5boost]Asus GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card[/url] ($168.98 @ Newegg)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcaarcr2blw]Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu500cxv2]Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply[/url] ($29.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224bb]Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($29.94 @ Adorama)
[b]Total:[/b] $616.82
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 20:08 EDT-0400)[/i]

Here's a build I made if you've decided to start by scratch. You can easily torrent Windows 7 and put it on a usb drive.

#10

andrew-

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KiritoPCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.97 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($168.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($29.94 @ Adorama)
Total: $616.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 20:08 EDT-0400)

Here's a build I made if you've decided to start by scratch. You can easily torrent Windows 7 and put it on a usb drive.

a 7870 is around the price of the 650 ti boost and a bit better

[quote=Kirito][url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xpdl]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xpdl/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xpdl/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]

[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox]AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor[/url] ($109.99 @ Amazon)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1]Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($28.97 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a97ler20]Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard[/url] ($64.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9]Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($63.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex]Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx650tibdc2oc2gd5boost]Asus GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card[/url] ($168.98 @ Newegg)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcaarcr2blw]Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu500cxv2]Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply[/url] ($29.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224bb]Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($29.94 @ Adorama)
[b]Total:[/b] $616.82
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 20:08 EDT-0400)[/i]

Here's a build I made if you've decided to start by scratch. You can easily torrent Windows 7 and put it on a usb drive.[/quote]

a 7870 is around the price of the 650 ti boost and a bit better