630is PC build help

[zekebraddock]

So this is my first PC build and after researching and checking compatibility/looking for good parts this is what I have come up with. The purpose of this post is mainly to double check the build because I want to make sure I don't have a major issue with my build before I pay for it. Also, this is my first build after all so if you have any tips for the actual build process that would be appreciated Thanks in advance. 
 

 

NOTE: At the time of writing some of these items are on sale and they may go up and down in price. 

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Essentials:
Graphics Card: MSI Radeon GDRR5 RX 470 4gb: $189.99
Mother Board: Gigabyte AM3+ AMD DDR3 1333 760G -- Motherboard GA-78LMT-USB3: $57.49 
CPU: AMD FX 8350: $147
CPU Cooler: Cryorig M9a Heatsink Cooler: $19.99
Ram: Kingston HyperFuryX 8gb DDR3 (single stick): $37.99
PSU: CORSAIR CXM series CX550M 550W (modular): $64.99
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA 6 Gb/s 7200 RPM: $49.99

Case: Corsair Carbide Series Mid-Tower: $59.99

 

 

 

 

 

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Accessories: 
Keyboard: AmazonBasics Wired Keyboard: $11.32 
Wifi: Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter: $7.99

Monitor is already owned

Mouse is already owned

 

 

 

 

 Price before rebates: 646.74

 

I do have a few questions about some things I am paranoid about getting right for my first build: 

A: Generally, does the build look good? Or is there some super amazing ultra cheap price-performance graphics card that would better serve me. Basically is there anything that I can or should upgrade for my benefit (preferably for less or the same amount of money)

B: does the motherboard look good, is there a better one for the same price? What about compatibility? Yes, I have checked compatibility with everything but I am paranoid and confirmation never hurts. 

C: Does the power supply fit my needs, this is another thing I am paranoid about because bad power supplies can destroy your whole system. Does it deliver enough wattage, I have checked this myself and I believe it does but I want to make sure. Is corsair trustworthy (I have heard they are +amazon reviews look good but want to double check). 

D: Do I need the wifi adapter that I have or does the motherboard come with wifi, the reason it's included is because I think I need it. This is something I have looked up and been unable to find an answer to (I am on a budget so $8 is actually significant).

 

 

Thanks in advance for any answers.

 

 

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

i'd recommend an i5 for $630, the 8350 is too old, the performance isn't good anymore. can you get the parts from other websites?

[The Sloth]

get an i5 is league above 8350. getting used is an option. current amd cpus are bad if you want good amd cpu wait for zen. 

[Herman Mcpootis]

i'd get this if you're fine buying from other websites.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) much better in gaming.
Motherboard: MSI H110M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($41.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 480 4GB Red Dragon Video Card  ($191.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H15 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($52.89 @ B&H) just as good but non-modular.
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV 4.2 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Keyboard: A4Tech KRS-85 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($7.48 @ Directron) 
Total: $626.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-09 00:03 EST-0500

[zekebraddock]

10 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

i'd recommend an i5 for $630, the 8350 is too old, the performance isn't good anymore. can you get the parts from other websites?

 

Would an i5 be able to help with 3d modeling/rendering/video editing as well as multitasking? This Pc is used for both gaming and working and I have heard that AMD cores perform's better in these categories. Or am I mistaken in this assertion?

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

4 minutes ago, zekebraddock said:

Would an i5 be able to help with 3d modeling/rendering/video editing as well as multitasking? This Pc is used for both gaming and working and I have heard that AMD cores perform's better in these categories. Or am I mistaken in this assertion?

 

the i5 would be better. but since you're doing those tasks, you might as well go for an i7(or in this case, an i7-equivalent xeon).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($42.43 @ Jet) add another stick if you need it.
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 470 4GB Red Dragon Video Card  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($52.89 @ B&H) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150PCe PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter  ($10.97 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: A4Tech KRS-85 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($7.48 @ Directron) 
Total: $633.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-09 00:18 EST-0500

[LukeS]

Am I the only person who prefers SSD to HDD? It's faster and, yes, you lose the massive storage space, but for $60 you can still get 500 GB... Which to me is a good deal.

Also, I wouldn't suggest a WIFI converter, hardwire is much better, that is if you're gaming.

 

Good luck mate!

 

-LukeS
 

[Herman Mcpootis]

25 minutes ago, LukeS said:

Am I the only person who prefers SSD to HDD? It's faster and, yes, you lose the massive storage space, but for $60 you can still get 500 GB... Which to me is a good deal.

Also, I wouldn't suggest a WIFI converter, hardwire is much better, that is if you're gaming.

 

Good luck mate!

 

-LukeS
 

$60 for a 500gb ssd? what, used stock? 480-512gb ssds go for at least just over $100, i've never seen a 500gb ssd go for $60 without a sale going on.

[LukeS]

3 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

$60 for a 500gb ssd? what, used stock? 480-512gb ssds go for at least just over $100, i've never seen a 500gb ssd go for $60 without a sale going on.

Haha yeah, my bad, just looked it up, I was thinking the wrong price. Oops! Still, SSD Masterrace amirite.

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 minute ago, LukeS said:

Haha yeah, my bad, just looked it up, I was thinking the wrong price. Oops! Still, SSD Masterrace amirite.

imo i prefer HDD's(man i'm old fashioned...). sure, the ssd is fast, but at the same price as the hdd it can't really store alot of things(i do need the big capacities).

[LukeS]

Just now, herman mcpootis said:

imo i prefer HDD's(man i'm old fashioned...). sure, the ssd is fast, but at the same price as the hdd it can't really store alot of things(i do need the big capacities).

To be honest, my dad and I just switched over to SSD's this year. Well I did because my HDD corrupted (first time in my life), so I got an SSD. It increased performance so well, that my dad got one. Now I can't turn back. Plus I use the cloud (OneDrive, iCloud, GoogleDrive, Evernote, DropBox) for everything I need to store. I don't game a lot minus Dota2 (my PC is too junk to play anything else, minus the occasional Insurgency or Starbound with OP, ironically) so I have only used up about half my storage.