[Build Log] First Build Ever!

[giggles9944]

So this is my first build ever and I will be updating the log over the next month about. So lets have some fun.
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/13kay

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($199.99 @ NCIX): Received
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($128.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.98 @ NCIX): Received
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.49 @ NCIX): Received
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($269.99 @ NCIX): Received
Case: Corsair CC650DW ATX Mid Tower Case ($151.78 @ DirectCanada): Received

Power Supply: Corsair Professional Gold 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($139.88 @ Canada Computers): Received
Total: $1198.08

Will be uploading pictures when the parts arrive and the process of me building the rig.
BTW, if anyone has ant tips for building or anything please let me know, again this is my first build.
Edit:Switched out PSU Again, And also memory

[extremescouter]

Congrats on your first build! I would say just watch youtube videos about build logs and building computers, as that's how I learned, and I built my PC without any problems, and rather quickly. 

[boggle4321]

seems like a nice choice of parts, good luck on the build! :)

[Conelton]

Looks like you chose your parts pretty well there. Personally I wouldn't have gone for a CX power supply, perhaps a GS or something, but that's personal preference I guess.

 

If you need any advice along the way then you're in the right place. If you're wanting general tips, I guess just take your time and do your homework.

 

Good luck! :)

[SkyArmy]

thats great pc building in my opinion is really fun.  just make sure to ground yourself by touching a large metal object (like your case) and i see this happen too much but when your working on the motherboard put it straight on the box and not on the anti static bag because the outside of the bag is conductive well good luck and have fun :)

[Mattyd]

Congrats on your first build! I would say just watch youtube videos about build logs and building computers, as that's how I learned, and I built my PC without any problems, and rather quickly. 

Exactly this. Linus has multiple guides that are very informative.

[ProGearUk]

So this is my first build ever and I will be updating the log over the next month about. So lets have some fun.

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/13kay

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($199.99 @ NCIX):Bought Waiting Arrival 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Canada Computers)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($128.75 @ Vuugo)

Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.49 @ NCIX):Bought Waiting Arrival

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($269.99 @ NCIX):Bought Waiting Arrival

Case: Corsair CC650DW ATX Mid Tower Case ($151.78 @ DirectCanada):Bought Waiting Arrival

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Canada Computers)

Total: $1120.96

Will be uploading pictures when the parts arrive and the process of me building the rig.

BTW, if anyone has ant tips for building or anything please let me know, again this is my first build.

I have similar specs to this but the next level up for some of it like the board gpu and cpu. Try and overclock the cpu. I have mine at 4.6Ghz on the h100i and I dont really go above 50 degrees c at all at full load.

[whatthe_fuzz]

great choice of products!!! cant wait to see the build :) only suggestion is to think about upgrading power supply to something greater for potential Crossfire :) goodluck 

[Nicktrance]

That's exactly what I'd choose at this price range, you definitely did your research :D.

[giggles9944]

That's exactly what I'd choose at this price range, you definitely did your research :D.

I have been planning a build for about 6 months, doing a TON of different build and all that kind of stuff, but finally decided on this. lol

[naca1227]

Good choice for the Video Card, in that price range you would be getting a GTX 660 Ti and the 7950 destroys the 660 ti as well as the 670.

[Genecidalic]

just make sure to ground yourself I personally ordered an anti static wrist strap for my first build which I will start building tomarrow most likely and if not tomorrow next week when I return to my dad's house