1st build - any thoughts?

[Michael_S]

hi there!

 

I've recently put together my first custom pc-build. I'd like to hear your thoughts on it. I had some inspiration from another builder but I changed some things so I can make it in my country (Belgium). We have a high-end resailer here (coolblue.be if you need to know) so I can buy them all on 1 site. I went for an AMD build because I could save some extra bucks on the motherboard and CPU, as this is somewhat of a budget build (under 800€)

Here is what I put together:

CPU		AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor	$124.50	Buy
CPU Cooler		Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler	$29.44	Buy
Motherboard		Asus A88XM-A Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard	$70.94	Buy
Memory		Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory	$47.99	Buy
Storage		Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$46.89	Buy
Video Card		Asus GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card	$204.99	Buy
Case		Cooler Master Silencio 652S ATX Mid Tower Case	$94.99	Buy
Power Supply		EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply

 

Feel free to leave me some comments on the parts if needed

 

Have a nice day!

 

*edit*

maybe I want to point out that the case I have is a Cooler Master Silencio 452, I couldn't find it so I went with the 652s. I hope this is not a problem?

 

[zMeul]

the 960, get a 4Gb model 

or better yet, a Radeon 380X

 

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an APU!? the hell you need an APU for when you plan to use a video card?

[don_svetlio]

If you haven't bought it already DO NOT BUY ANY OF THIS.

The PSU is quite poor quality, the R9 380 for 170$ is faster and the CPU is abysmal

[don_svetlio]

Just now, zMeul said:

the 960, get a 4Gb model 

or better yet, a Radeon 380X

First he needs a better CPU. I mean, A10 5800K?...

[Michael_S]

some suggestions then? I'm a total noob

[RoroTheDeer]

Maybe go for an Intel i3-3220, R9 380 and a Corsair CX500(M)?

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, Insp1r3 said:

Maybe go for an Intel i3-3220, R9 380 and a Corsair CX500(M)?

In short, no. In long, noooooooooooooooo

 

2 minutes ago, Michael_S said:

some suggestions then? I'm a total noob

i3 4160 + R9 380 + XFX 550W + MSI H81-P33 board

[RoroTheDeer]

3 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

In short, no. In long, noooooooooooooooo

 

i3 4160 + R9 380 + XFX 550W + MSI H81-P33 board

Thanks for explaining why it's a "no" from you! You are very constructive and informative!

[Michael_S]

is intel way better than AMD? I cannot seem to find the difference?

[don_svetlio]

Just now, Insp1r3 said:

Thanks for explaining why it's a "no" from you! You are very constructive and informative!

Ivy i3s are quite weak. The R9 380 part is good but CX are not recommended for a system with a dGPU. We've gone over this dozens and dozens of times.

Just now, Michael_S said:

is intel way better than AMD? I cannot seem to find the difference?

Depends on what you need. I'd say an i3 4160 because you can upgrade to an i5 or i7 if need be later on. IF you don't plan on upgrading then the FX 6300 is also an option.

[Michael_S]

Just now, don_svetlio said:

Depends on what you need. I'd say an i3 4160 because you can upgrade to an i5 or i7 if need be later on. IF you don't plan on upgrading then the FX 6300 is also an option.

I am planning to upgrade this, so I'll then switch to intel! thanks. Is the case big enough for all the parts?

[Michael_S]

also, what's the difference between a 2GB and 4GB graphics card? 

[don_svetlio]

Just now, Michael_S said:

I am planning to upgrade this, so I'll then switch to intel! thanks. Is the case big enough for all the parts?

Case is the last thing you want to dump money on. Get a reliable PSU such as:
XFX (SeaSonic rebrands) 550W
SeaSonic (all round good units) 500W or more
Super Flower (all are good) 500W+
EVGA G2/GS/GQ/B2/P2/PS (Avoid their B1, G1, W1 and NEX series)
Corsair RMx (avoid CX, VS, CS)
Antec (Avoid Basiq, rest are good)

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, Michael_S said:

also, what's the difference between a 2GB and 4GB graphics card? 

You want a 4GB R9 380 for future proofing as games now use more than 2GB VRAM. The R9 380 about 15% faster than a 960 and usually cheaper. Just avoid Asus and Gigabyte

[Michael_S]

I'm going with XFX 550W, thanks

I did'nt find the motherboard that you suggested, is this a good one? MSI H81M-E34

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, Michael_S said:

I'm going with XFX 550W, thanks

I did'nt find the motherboard that you suggested, is this a good one? MSI H81M-E34

Go for the P33 board.

[Michael_S]

like this one? MSI B85M-P33 V2

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, Michael_S said:

like this one? MSI B85M-P33 V2

That also works yes but I'd say go for H81-P33 if cheaper.

As for CPU, cheapest i3 4000 series.

[Michael_S]

thanks for the help! really appreciate it! 

Are the rest of the parts OK?

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, Michael_S said:

thanks for the help! really appreciate it! 

Are the rest of the parts OK?

i3
B85 or H81 board
8GB RAM (2x4 preferable for dual-channel)
1TB HDD
120GB SSD
R9 380 4G from XFX, PowerColor, Sapphire, MSI
XFX 550W
Any case you like

That's what I'd call good for the money

[Michael_S]

thanks for all the help, would have gotten a shit pc otherwise!