Scarlett

[UnhappyEmo]

This is my first and current and my first build ever! I'm new to computer building.

 

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bw9tkL) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bw9tkL/by_merchant/)

 

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8350frhkbox) | $179.98 @ OutletPC 

**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h55) | $49.99 @ Micro Center 

**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970aud3p) | $74.99 @ Newegg 

**Memory** | [Kingston HyperX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-khx1600c9d3k416gx) | $214.00 @ Amazon 

**Storage** | [Corsair Force Series GT 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-internal-hard-drive-cssdf240gbgtbk) | $194.99 @ Newegg 

**Storage** | [\*Western Digital Se 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1002f9yz) | $79.99 @ NCIX US 

**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42660kr) | $185.98 @ SuperBiiz 

**Power Supply** | [silverstone Strider Plus 1000W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-power-supply-st1000p) | $171.16 @ NCIX US 

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-glc01844) | $197.97 @ OutletPC 

**Fan Controller** | [NZXT Sentry 2 Fan Controller](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-fan-controller-sentry2) | $23.97 @ OutletPC 

**Keyboard** | [steelSeries APEX Wired Gaming Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/steelseries-keyboard-64145) | $79.01 @ Amazon 

**Mouse** | [Logitech M510 Wireless Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-mouse-m510) | $29.95 @ Amazon 

**Other**| Antec DF-85| Purchased For $169.99 

**Other**| NZXT CB-LED10-RD Sleeved LED Kit| Purchased For $13.99 

 | | **Total**

 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1665.96

 | \*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria |

 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 20:52 EDT-0400 |

 

[NInety]

Do you need Windows Ultimate????

Why do you have a ton of storage and a mid-end GPU with a shart-ton of RAM?

This build is very unbalanced.

[RJSX1]

First: Way, way to much RAM...

Second: Don't really need an SSD for a mid end, but if you want one get a cheaper one.

Third: Just use Windows 7 Home Premium.

Fourth: Way to much power, use a 700 watt to 800 watts.

Fifth: Save money on the RAM, SSD, power supply, and SSD and get a better graphics card.

[MourningSouls]

Power supply is beyond excessive, GPU is kinda lacking, Windows Ultimate is mostly pointless, and I think the AMD knowledgeable guys will have a new motherboard recommendation for you.

 

EDIT: That is also a potentially excessive amount of RAM, and it's quad channel. Dual channel will likely be a better purchase, also could be cheaper too.

[CJPowell27]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tPpzpg this is so much better

[Captain_Slow]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FvJgZL

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FvJgZL/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.97 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.65 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($81.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($359.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($359.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 3500 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 1000W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($102.98 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($28.34 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1588.85

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-13 12:53 EDT-0400

 

 

there were alot wrong with your build. 

 

assuming its for gaming the mjority of your money should be spend on the gpu

 

you have a $200 gpu in a 1666 build

[gylmir]

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FvJgZL

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FvJgZL/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.97 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.65 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($81.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($359.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($359.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 3500 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 1000W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($102.98 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($28.34 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1588.85

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-13 12:53 EDT-0400

 

 

there were alot wrong with your build. 

 

assuming its for gaming the mjority of your money should be spend on the gpu

 

you have a $200 gpu in a 1666 build

 

 

this build is solid great performance and balance

 

@UnhappyEmo Tell us what you want to use the pc for it makes easier for us to come with solutions or what programs/games you want to run.

[UnhappyEmo]

Guys, I'm terribly sorry I didn't realize what the post looked like kind looked over the preview page. There should have been a second list under that one showing what I paid for everything. I was using partpicker to get the items listed out at base pricing and wanted to compare what I actually got everything for. I had a less than smart moment and had two forums post open at the same time with two copies of the post I closed the one that should have been posted this was a draft to test the export on partpicker. This was actually a $500 - $600 budget build I ended getting lucky over the last year with deals and a few people who had components I was looking for. I'm going to end up with two builds pretty soon and all by accident. I can type up the actual cost for you guys to look at and compare if anyone wants it? (wanted to make a general post because i'm not so familiar with formatting and all the rules of the forum yet. Thank you for the replies though! I'm not sure If I should reply to each of you individually or if this post will be alright. 

[UnhappyEmo]

Do you need Windows Ultimate????

Why do you have a ton of storage and a mid-end GPU with a shart-ton of RAM?

This build is very unbalanced.

I don't need it honestly but I had no OS at the time and my mother found that at work and gave it to me. The storage is for me and my brother because he does a little bit of editing and I do 3-D modeling in a few programs. The files add up quickly for us saving so many items and renders. The ram I got for $80 from my moms boss because it was sitting on a shelf in his office. The GPU I got for gaming from Best Buy for $180 with price matching after a few returns. Read my lower post there was a mishap on my end when I made this.

[UnhappyEmo]

First: Way, way to much RAM...

Second: Don't really need an SSD for a mid end, but if you want one get a cheaper one.

Third: Just use Windows 7 Home Premium.

Fourth: Way to much power, use a 700 watt to 800 watts.

Fifth: Save money on the RAM, SSD, power supply, and SSD and get a better graphics card.

I explained the RAM in the post above this. I got and SSD to load a few of my games faster and I got it for cheaper than that listed above. My OS was free from my mother because I didn't want to get Windows 8. PSU was in a deal with my case it wasn't buy choice but it gives me room for expansion later on which is a win for me i'd say. I'm saving up for another GPU (Titain or just SLI/X-Fire lower end cards) actually because I'm switching to Intel around December/February hoping the BroadWell stuff will be out near there. Thanks for the help though!

[UnhappyEmo]

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FvJgZL

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FvJgZL/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.97 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.65 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($81.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($359.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($359.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 3500 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 1000W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($102.98 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($28.34 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1588.85

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-13 12:53 EDT-0400

 

 

there were alot wrong with your build. 

 

assuming its for gaming the mjority of your money should be spend on the gpu

 

you have a $200 gpu in a 1666 build

 

Thank you for the fixed build! I kinda lucked out on a lot of these parts and that list was supposed to be a reference to what I really spent. I explained that a little better below in another post. I'm actually looking into a different build that will be all water cooled if possible this one will end up being a gift for my brother around Christmas time. I had a Intel build set up similar to this but I didn't have an OS or peripherals yet thanks for those.  I'm a little worried going back into AMD GPU's I've had a long history with them overheating or not starting up have they gotten better with the heat issue?