my first build, is it ok?

[Icemonster26]

So it's my first build and I have decided to go quite simple, I got an Asus P8B75-M for free so I'm using that as my motherboard, (I know its bad but I'm most likely gonna change it) I got a core i3 2120 for cheap and for the rest I've chosen; A corsair carbide series 300r windowed, a hx750i PSU,  a corsair h100i cooler (v1 as I like the RGB) , 16 Gb of corsair vengeance ddr3 RAM, a 2Tb WD blue and later when I have the money for it, an Asus dual gtx1060 Geforce Oc edition 3Gb

btw the theme is black and blue and I was considering LEDs, is it worth it?  

Thanks

[AKinsey2468]

1 minute ago, Icemonster26 said:

So it's my first build and I have decided to go quite simple, I got an Asus P8B75-M for free so I'm using that as my motherboard, (I know its bad but I'm most likely gonna change it) I got a core i3 2120 for cheap and for the rest I've chosen; A corsair carbide series 300r windowed, a hx750i PSU,  a corsair h100i cooler (v1 as I like the RGB) , 16 Gb of corsair vengeance ddr3 RAM, a 2Tb WD blue and later when I have the money for it, an Asus dual gtx1060 Geforce Oc edition 3Gb

 btw the theme is black and blue and I was considering LEDs, is it worth it?  

Thanks

Interesting, One question though. Why a 240MM cooler on a 2120?

[Icemonster26]

well it's not "quite simple" and is rather overkill but still, I overkilled it as I'm definitely going to upgrade it in the future, my most likely upgrades are, more storage space, a better CPU and a better motherboard(that is compatible with everything

[Icemonster26]

Akinsey: im not really sure i kind of picked them for their compatibility and price

[Fasauceome]

3 minutes ago, Icemonster26 said:

core i3 2120

 

3 minutes ago, Icemonster26 said:

Asus dual gtx1060 Geforce Oc edition 3Gb

Yeah, bottleneck city right here. Hopefully you can put up with it until you upgrade.

[Fasauceome]

Just now, Icemonster26 said:

Akinsey: im not really sure i kind of picked them for their compatibility and price

Make sure to quote people so they see your response.

[martward]

You probably don't want a very expensive PSU and CPU cooler you don't need, and then not buy a GPU that you would actually need. Drop the CPU cooler and use a stock one or a cheap one, buy a 550w power supply for about $78-80 and get a GPU instead. At least that's what I would do.

[Icemonster26]

yeah.

[LukeLinusFanFic]

You won't be getting anywhere with that CPU, even for basic internet browsing. 

[Spotty]

1 minute ago, Icemonster26 said:

I got a core i3 2120 for cheap and for the rest I've chosen; A corsair carbide series 300r windowed, a hx750i PSU,  a corsair h100i cooler

Why are you buying a $100+ AIO cooler when you're using a $5 dual core CPU?

Why are you buying a $150+ 750w PSU for a system that will draw less than 250w?

[Icemonster26]

well i realise now that i can afford the GPU as well

[OmicronEta]

If you do want a cheap core and board go for the Ryzen 3 2200g and a compatible board, shouldn't be more than 150 for both and you won't be bottlenecked to hell anymore.

[Icemonster26]

okay ill change and buy a 3rd gen core i7, my problem is that not many good CPUs are lga1155 compatible

[Icemonster26]

should i buy an lga 1151 board and then go for a more modern cpu?

[OmicronEta]

1 minute ago, Icemonster26 said:

okay ill change and buy a 3rd gen core i7, my problem is that not many good CPUs are lga1155 compatible

if you want to stick with your current socket then yea, the i7-3770k would be your best bet. No reason to get the non k if you're getting an aio cooler. Should be found on eBay for about 150 bucks.

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-Ryzen-3-2200G-vs-Intel-Core-i7-3770K/m441832vs1317

But I will still recommend the Ryzen for the price

 

[Icemonster26]

ok, its just that i do not know much about ryzen CPUs

[OmicronEta]

2 minutes ago, Icemonster26 said:

ok, its just that i do not know much about ryzen CPUs

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwib3-rQwOvgAhW4HzQIHRizAokQwqsBMAB6BAgEEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DiyaqSAotL3w&usg=AOvVaw3LZGWif6SwTOJ_8o1g4vFz

 

On the low end they are a much better option just make sure you get a B450 motherboard.

[Icemonster26]

thanks, so should I go for an AMD4 socket as it is inherently cheaper in CPUs

[LukeSavenije]

i suggest going like this (ram, cpu and gpu second hand)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel - Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$100.00
CPU Cooler	ARCTIC - Freezer 34 eSports DUO CPU Cooler	$40.00
Motherboard	Asus - P8B75-M/CSM Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory	Patriot - Viper 3 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 Memory	$50.00
Storage	Crucial - MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$69.95 @ Amazon
Video Card	Sapphire - Radeon R9 390X 8 GB Tri-X OC Video Card	$80.00
Case	Fractal Design - Focus G (White) ATX Mid Tower Case	$44.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$384.94
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-05 12:22 EST-0500

 

[OmicronEta]

Yes. the new i3-9xxx cpus start at 150 without a fan and motherboard while you could get the Ryzen cpu (which comes with the fan) and the board for the same price. And with the Ryzen 3000 around the corner which should see a boost in clock speeds, the only thing that AMD was lacking a little in, making an upgrade in the future a very viable option.

[LukeSavenije]

or this for brand new

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor	$164.89 @ OutletPC
CPU Cooler	ARCTIC - Freezer 34 eSports DUO CPU Cooler	$40.00
Motherboard	ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$83.98 @ Newegg
Memory	G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$79.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Crucial - MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$69.95 @ Amazon
Video Card	XFX - Radeon RX 580 8 GB GTS XXX ED Video Card	$177.01 @ OutletPC
Case	Fractal Design - Focus G (White) ATX Mid Tower Case	$44.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$720.81
	Mail-in rebates	-$60.00
	Total	$660.81
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-05 12:24 EST-0500

 

[Icemonster26]

oh ok, thats interesting, does it account for major changes(CPU and Motherboard) in the future, im assuming youve considered that and as such thank you very much LukeSavenije

[Dedayog]

Just now, Icemonster26 said:

oh ok, thats interesting, does it account for major changes(CPU and Motherboard) in the future, im assuming youve considered that and as such thank you very much LukeSavenije

When you want someone to know you referenced them, do the @LukeSavenije so it send them a notification.

 

[Icemonster26]

ok thanks

[OmicronEta]

3 minutes ago, Icemonster26 said:

oh ok, thats interesting, does it account for major changes(CPU and Motherboard) in the future, im assuming youve considered that and as such thank you very much LukeSavenije

Major changes like what, new cpus will be supported on the AM4 socket for the next couple of generations as long as you get the bios updates.