My First Build

[Paski182]

So, I've never built a computer before but I'm planning to. My budget is around $800. Here's what I've come up so far. I would just like to ask for an experienced builder's opinion on my soon-to-be rig. Does everything seem alright to an experienced builder's eye? Or is are their components in my build that are a bit off.

Also, should I really overclock the FX-6300? My goal for this build is strictly for gaming.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3g3aR

Thank you for all your opinion.

Lastly, I am planning to pick up a 1TB hard drive later, but for now 120gb ssd will do because I will just be playing Dota 2 and CS GO, and maybe Skyrim.

[SAV1OUR]

budget?

[Paski182]

@Pika Pika 800 USD

[SAV1OUR]

@Pika Pika 800 USD

pikapikas just my member title but its $50 more i just made some cuts on ram case and etc to switch to a 280

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard:  MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory:  Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Amazon)

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($84.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card:  XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Video Card  ($289.99 @ NCIX US)

Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  ($17.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $857.90

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-25 03:52 EDT-0400)

[Paski182]

OH LOL! IM SORRY! You can tell I'm pretty new hahaha. Wow, I think I might just save another $50 more and go with what you suggested. Thank you very much for your insight! I'm very inclined to build a PC now   

Can I ask one more thing, Would the stock speeds on the FX 6300 be good enough for the R9 280? It won't bottleneck? I'm kind of unsure about overclocking just yet.

 

[SAV1OUR]

OH LOL! IM SORRY! You can tell I'm pretty new hahaha. Wow, I think I might just save another $50 more and go with what you suggested. Thank you very much for your insight! I'm very inclined to build a PC now   

Can I ask one more thing, Would the stock speeds on the FX 6300 be good enough for the R9 280? It won't bottleneck? I'm kind of unsure about overclocking just yet.

 

yea you will be fine if a 6300 can run a 7990 (duel core gpu) without bottleneck you will be fine

also not trying to sound like im picking on you because your new but use the quote button if your talking to someone directly i gives us a notification rather then having to come back and check 

[Paski182]

yea you will be fine if a 6300 can run a 7990 (duel core gpu) without bottleneck you will be fine

also not trying to sound like im picking on you because your new but use the quote button if your talking to someone directly i gives us a notification rather then having to come back and check 

Ahh! Thanks for telling me hehe. Thank you so much for your insight SAV1OUR!