Jump to content

First Build, Help!

supercrafter
 Share
Posted

I am a gamer who wants to build a moderate gaming pc, but I have never even thought of what I need to do to make one. For starters I have gotten some parts together and I need to make sure they are all compatible, here is a link to a amazon wish list of all of the parts http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/RR7OYHKG2KM/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_o? , In the future I want to get into 3d modeling and I am currently making videos on youtube 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/177139-first-build-help/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Price budget location

My Little Gaming Rig:

CPU: FX 8320 | MOBO: Gigabyte 970A-D3P | RAM: G.Skill Ares 2x4GB | GPU: Sapphire Dual-X R9 270X | Storage: Seagate SSHD 1TB | Case: Corsair 200R | PSU: CM 550W V-Series

Upgrades to come: CPU FAN: Corsair H100i | RAM: 2 more 4GB sticks | GPU: Another R9 270X running in crossfire | Storage: Samsung 120GB SSD | PSU: Corsair 800w

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/177139-first-build-help/#findComment-2376602
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Well, I own the same Motherboard and GPU. The Motherboard sound is very good and the GPU runs everything without problems

 

But i will swap out the hybrid 2 tb drive with a standerd hdd

Go with a 4670k, or swap out to z97

You may not need 16 gb of ram, but it is nice to have some spare headroom

If you want a green build, you may swap the NZXT fan out with some bitfenix alchemy led strips instead, and get another corsair fan.

At last, i will go with a sp fan instead of a airflow fan

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/177139-first-build-help/#findComment-2376606
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

But I will go with a 4670k, or swap out to z97

You may not need 16 gb of ram, but it is nice to have some spare headroom

If you want a green build, you may swap the NZXT fan out with some bitfenix alchemy led strips instead, and get another corsair fan.

At last, i will go with a sp fan instead of a airflow fan

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/177139-first-build-help/#findComment-2376611
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Go for a Intel i5 4670K, i5 3570K (older but good possessor) or Intel pentium n3528. You don't need butt-kick CPU's for gaming. 

The 290 AMD is actully faster than the N770 and $360 at Amazon. I recommend that. 

To love is to risk not being loved in return. To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure, but risk must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/177139-first-build-help/#findComment-2376612
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

16GB of Ram is too much for gaming, that is if all you are doing is gaming. By the looks of your components, you are NOT a moderate gamer.  ;) 

To love is to risk not being loved in return. To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure, but risk must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/177139-first-build-help/#findComment-2376618
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

As far as compatibility it is good... I use 16 gigs for gaming and its great so don't listen to anyone else... jk. It's overkill but I did it because it was a good deal. However, the dvd drive is usb and might not work without windows installed so you might have to put it in another computer and install the Windows Installer on a flash drive. 

 

"Of course, its trash," Luke, 2014

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/177139-first-build-help/#findComment-2376638
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

But I will go with a 4670k, or swap out to z97

You may not need 16 gb of ram, but it is nice to have some spare headroom

If you want a green build, you may swap the NZXT fan out with some bitfenix alchemy led strips instead, and get another corsair fan.

At last, i will go with a sp fan instead of a airflow fan

I want the 16GB of ram for content creation in the future and I also want something better that a i5 4670k, I would like to keep my motherboard and I want the sshd for that slight performance improvement considering that i am going to put most of my games on it. Will defiantly get some green led strips 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/177139-first-build-help/#findComment-2376794
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

As far as compatibility it is good... I use 16 gigs for gaming and its great so don't listen to anyone else... jk. It's overkill but I did it because it was a good deal. However, the dvd drive is usb and might not work without windows installed so you might have to put it in another computer and install the Windows Installer on a flash drive. 

I was wondering if that would work or not, thanks :)

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/177139-first-build-help/#findComment-2376811
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I want the 16GB of ram for content creation in the future and I also want something better that a i5 4670k, I would like to keep my motherboard and I want the sshd for that slight performance improvement considering that i am going to put most of my games on it. Will defiantly get some green led strips 

 

 

I use the 16 gbg of ram and it is nice to have headroom. But for gamimg a 4670k is fine (i have one too with that mobo)

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/177139-first-build-help/#findComment-2376880
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted (edited)

k, anything to keep in mind when building a pc? I have herd that the actual building part is easy and the driver's and software part is hard.

go to nvidias website and download the latest drivers.

 

for the rest i just installed all the other drivers from the CD you get with your motherboard. (keep in mind you have to install these first, unless you cant connect to the internet and stuff)

 

Oh and by the way, dont drop your ssd on the floor like i did when i was building mine. (IT DID NOT TAKE DMG, but you dont feel good when it happens

 

 

Edit:

again, remember your mobo if not full size atx, a bit narrow

Edited by mrogicom
Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/177139-first-build-help/#findComment-2377176
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

go to nvidias website and download the latest drivers.

 

for the rest i just installed all the other drivers from the CD you get with your motherboard. (keep in mind you have to install these first, unless you cant connect to the internet and stuff)

 

Oh and by the way, dont drop your ssd on the floor like i did when i was building mine. (IT DID NOT TAKE DMG, but you dont feel good when it happens

 

 

Edit:

again, remember your mobo if not full size atx, a bit narrow

I will make sure not to drop my ssd :) 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/177139-first-build-help/#findComment-2377228
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing New Builds and Planning

×