Tweak my build please

[STormTRprPanda]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2WkXq

 

This is going to be my first rig so I would like if you guys can tweak this build that I have made.

 

If there is anything wrong with the build I would like to know why. I am new to building so I have little knowledge when it comes to parts that work well together.

 

cheers

 

[Lays]

Do you absolutely need a wifi card?  And a noctua nh-d14 is a bit overkill for that cpu, get a hyper 212 instead from coolermaster.

 

If you can, get a samsung 250gb evo, they're like 30$ cheaper and faster too.

[dizmo]

Do you absolutely need a wifi card?  And a noctua nh-d14 is a bit overkill for that cpu, get a hyper 212 instead from coolermaster.

 

If you can, get a samsung 250gb evo, they're like 30$ cheaper and faster too.

This. With the money you save on the SSD, I'd buy an 8320.

You can save another $30ish on RAM unless you like the color/aesthetics of that one.

[antoainb]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2WkXq

 

This is going to be my first rig so I would like if you guys can tweak this build that I have made.

 

If there is anything wrong with the build I would like to know why. I am new to building so I have little knowledge when it comes to parts that work well together.

 

cheers

 

Hi and welcome to the forum! 

 

I'd just change the CPU cooler and the SSD. The CPU cooler maybe to the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO or a Noctua NH-U12S. The SSD go for a Samsung 840 EVO.

[Panda of the Shadow]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2WkXq

 

This is going to be my first rig so I would like if you guys can tweak this build that I have made.

 

If there is anything wrong with the build I would like to know why. I am new to building so I have little knowledge when it comes to parts that work well together.

 

cheers

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Wn3i here you go. 

[zxcvbnmmssdh]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Wn3i here you go. 

This but get a 7200 RPM HDD, Seagate Barracuda is one of, if not the best for cheap

[STormTRprPanda]

Do you absolutely need a wifi card?  And a noctua nh-d14 is a bit overkill for that cpu, get a hyper 212 instead from coolermaster.

 

If you can, get a samsung 250gb evo, they're like 30$ cheaper and faster too.

 

As I mentioned this is my first build.. So I am pretty much what you can call a sucker for things.

 

As for the WiFi that can easily be taken out of the build.

 

I am not too familiar with the CPU Coolers.. Is their a reason for the change from noctua to coolermaster? aside from overkill

[STormTRprPanda]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Wn3i here you go. 

 

The Crucial RAM is not available here in my country (New Zealand). So I have to choose between Corsair, Mushkin and Kingston.

[Lays]

As I mentioned this is my first build.. So I am pretty much what you can call a sucker for things.

 

As for the WiFi that can easily be taken out of the build.

 

I am not too familiar with the CPU Coolers.. Is their a reason for the change from noctua to coolermaster? aside from overkill

 

 

The noctua is great, but the 6300 doesn't really put off enough heat to even remotely make use of the cooler, so you can easily save 30~ $ with a coolermaster 212. 

 

If you can, look into "powerline adapters" it essentially makes the wiring in your house an internet connection, and they're only like 40-70$ 

[brob]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2WkXq

 

This is going to be my first rig so I would like if you guys can tweak this build that I have made.

 

If there is anything wrong with the build I would like to know why. I am new to building so I have little knowledge when it comes to parts that work well together.

 

cheers

 

What will the system be used for?

 

Is there a reason that you didn't use the NZ partpicker?

 

What is the NZ$ budget?

[WoodenMarker]

There's nothing inherently wrong with the build but you can get much, much better for the money: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2WAQJ

[STormTRprPanda]

What will the system be used for?

 

Is there a reason that you didn't use the NZ partpicker?

 

What is the NZ$ budget?

 

System will be used primarily for gaming since I have an ultrabook that I can use for University.

 

Didn't even know there was an NZ partpicker. Thanks

$NZD budget is a max of $2500 (with monitor and OS. I already have M/KB and headset.)

[brob]

System will be used primarily for gaming since I have an ultrabook that I can use for University.

 

Didn't even know there was an NZ partpicker. Thanks

$NZD budget is a max of $2500 (with monitor and OS. I already have M/KB and headset.)

 

Some changes I believe will improve the build. A more powerful cpu. A slightly smaller cpu cooler that is equally quiet and almost as good as the NH-D14. A different motherboard that is better quality. Slightly less expensive memory that matches the motherboard's color scheme. A Barracuda hdd less expensive and marginally slower than the WD Black. Bother are reliable. GTX 770 gpu for a better gaming experience.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($221.95 @ PB Technologies)

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($104.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Motherboard:  Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($255.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($127.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($263.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.00 @ PC Force)

Video Card:  Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($534.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Case:  NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($201.14 @ Aquila Technology)

Power Supply:  SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($170.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Optical Drive:  LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer  ($40.24 @ PB Technologies)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit)  ($209.00 @ PC Force)

Monitor:  AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($224.85 @ Aquila Technology)

Total: $2439.18

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-20 20:20 NZDT+1300)

[STormTRprPanda]

Some changes I believe will improve the build. A more powerful cpu. A slightly smaller cpu cooler that is equally quiet and almost as good as the NH-D14. A different motherboard that is better quality. Slightly less expensive memory that matches the motherboard's color scheme. A Barracuda hdd less expensive and marginally slower than the WD Black. Bother are reliable. GTX 770 gpu for a better gaming experience.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($221.95 @ PB Technologies)

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($104.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Motherboard:  Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($255.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($127.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($263.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.00 @ PC Force)

Video Card:  Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($534.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Case:  NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($201.14 @ Aquila Technology)

Power Supply:  SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($170.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Optical Drive:  LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer  ($40.24 @ PB Technologies)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit)  ($209.00 @ PC Force)

Monitor:  AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($224.85 @ Aquila Technology)

Total: $2439.18

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-20 20:20 NZDT+1300)

 

Thank you for taking the time.

 

In the future if I were to build a new rig or maybe tweak this current build depending if my budget were to increase/decrease.

 

How can I know what Mobo to buy?

[brob]

Thank you for taking the time.

 

In the future if I were to build a new rig or maybe tweak this current build depending if my budget were to increase/decrease.

 

How can I know what Mobo to buy?

 

In no particular order, read reviews, check out manufacturers' web pages, ask here.