Tips For First PC Build

[BobThePCMaker]

Hi,

 

I've picked all the parts for my first budget PC build. I'm planning to upgrade in the future, e.g. more RAM // adding a graphics card etc, but for now, these are the parts:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/BobThePCBuilder25/saved/#view=BTCZf7

Any tips //  links to good guides for a first time PC builder would be great!

 

Thanks!! _{(p.s if someone could have a final quick look through of the parts to see there all definitely compatible, that would be great )}

 

[boey]

This helped me with my first PC build, it may not be the exact same but it'll remind you of what to do so you don't miss anything important out

Pretty good guide for post-build setup.

[LukeSavenije]

bt is a bad idea

 

ds3h is mediocre

 

thermaltake h22 is cheaper rn

 

a400 has quite a high failure rate

[BobThePCMaker]

4 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

bt is a bad idea

 

ds3h is mediocre

 

thermaltake h22 is cheaper rn

 

a400 has quite a high failure rate

All the parts have great reviews

 But I'm planning to upgrade anyway so it doesn't matter to much, but thanks

[LukeSavenije]

6 minutes ago, NewBuilder01 said:

All the parts have great reviews

 But I'm planning to upgrade anyway so it doesn't matter to much, but thanks

except if you looked a bit closer at them...

 

the ds3h has a mediocre vrm heatsink at best, even if it does have the same 4C10N and 4C06N as many other gigabyte boards.

 

the bt has a 30 degree operation, which is horrible, even at a low price

 

the case i can live with

 

the ssd is your own risk then

[BobThePCMaker]

4 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

except if you looked a bit closer at them...

 

the ds3h has a mediocre vrm heatsink at best, even if it does have the same 4C10N and 4C06N as many other gigabyte boards.

 

the bt has a 30 degree operation, which is horrible, even at a low price

 

the case i can live with

 

the ssd is your own risk then

The case is fine for a budget build, "I can live with it" . other parts, yeah fair enough. Im not trying to run high end games on it though, any recommendations for better parts?

[Tamesh16]

8 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

the bt has a 30 degree operation, which is horrible, even at a low price

i havent heard good things about this powersupply as well, maybe you can find a better option, even if youre not pushing it, rather be safe with a better one

[LukeSavenije]

3 minutes ago, Tamesh16 said:

i havent heard good things about this power as well, maybe you can find a better option, even if youre not pushing it, rather be safe with a better one

i mean... with 40 degree operation it's considerable, but 30 is horrible

[BobThePCMaker]

8 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

i mean... with 40 degree operation it's considerable, but 30 is horrible

Any recommendations?

 

[LukeSavenije]

1 minute ago, NewBuilder01 said:

Any recommendations?

system power 9 and cxm 2015 seem to be priced quite well rn

[BobThePCMaker]

6 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

system power 9 and cxm 2015 seem to be priced quite well rn

How about this? Corsair CP-9020101-UK CX450M 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply Unit https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01C3FFOHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zzhkDbQJP98WM

 

[LukeSavenije]

1 minute ago, NewBuilder01 said:

How about this? Corsair CP-9020101-UK CX450M 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply Unit https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01C3FFOHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zzhkDbQJP98WM

 

that's the cxm 2015 i mentioned...

 

tho the be quiet system power 9 seems to be cheaper rn

[BobThePCMaker]

3 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

that's the cxm 2015 i mentioned...

 

tho the be quiet system power 9 seems to be cheaper rn

Yeah cool I'm glad it's the one you mentioned I found it before I read your message

[LukeSavenije]

Just now, NewBuilder01 said:

Yeah cool I'm glad it's the one you mentioned I found it before I read your message

i actually personally have one, the 550

 

mine whines tho, but that has more to do that it's double forward and i put a 1070 ti on it

[BobThePCMaker]

2 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

i actually personally have one, the 550

 

mine whines tho, but that has more to do that it's double forward and i put a 1070 ti on it

Thanks for the tips

[LukeSavenije]

6 minutes ago, NewBuilder01 said:

Thanks for the tips

no problem

 

anything else?

[NineEyeRon]

Before starting your machine for the first time.

 

Connect to wall outlet

Turn wall outlet on

Turn on PSU

Ensure CPU power cable is connected

Ensure monitor is connected to wall outlet and outlet is on

Ensure monitor is connected to PC

Ensure Monitor is set to correct source

 

 

These tips will save you from the biggest “OH GOD NO” moments every PC builder experiences.

[everettrules]

Look at cragslist