Mobo Bios

[karl0508]

Hello How do i know if my mobo bios matches my APU?

 

I'm thinking of this mobo:-

 

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-ga-f2a88xm-hd3-amd-a88x-s-fm2plus-ddr3-pcie-30-(x16)-2-way-crossfirex-d-sub-(vga)-dvi-d-hdm

 

This APU is a must

 

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/amd-a10-7850k-black-edition-s-fm2plus-kaveri-core-quad-core-40ghz-amd-radeon-r7-95w-retail

 

 

Pc part picker says ok but how do i know if it will work together?

[FruitBasketSilex]

You use pcpp, if it says its good, its good.

[karl0508]

Brilliant. Would you mind reviewing my build?? 

[FruitBasketSilex]

Brilliant. Would you mind reviewing my build??

I could do that, post the link here and I'll take a looksie.

[karl0508]

I could do that, post the link here and I'll take a looksie.

 

I'm starting with this

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/wJWmBm

 

Hoping to add R9 270 later if i do game more

[FruitBasketSilex]

I'm starting with this

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/wJWmBm

Hoping to add R9 270 later if i do game more

My only suggestion would be go with a cheaper case, like a 200r, o corsair, not as flashy on the outside, but you could move that money inside and maybe get an ssd.

[karl0508]

My only suggestion would be go with a cheaper case, like a 200r, o corsair, not as flashy on the outside, but you could move that money inside and maybe get an ssd.

 

I'm thinking of adding watercooling later on  to get max overclock when i add a discrete gpuand would a 200r allow that? or have you got any suggestion?

 

i fell in love with this one

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/nzxt-source-530-full-tower-matte-black-modular-case-with-side-window-2x-120mm-fans-w-o-psu

[FruitBasketSilex]

I'm thinking of adding watercooling later on to get max overclock when i add a discrete gpuand would a 200r allow that? or have you got any suggestion?

The 200r supports up to a dual 120mm radiator in the top, and a 120 rad in the back, it is supported.

[FruitBasketSilex]

That nzxt one is beautiful. The 200r is chosen even by people building enthusiast grade machines. I'll be building an i7/970 build and I'm going with a 200r. Corsair makes excellent cases at excellent prices. Build quality is also great.

[karl0508]

The 200r supports up to a dual 120mm radiator in the top, and a 120 rad in the back, it is supported.

 

Brilliant, would a watercooled h100i be worth it in the beginning???

 

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-hydro-series-h100-refurbished-extreme-performance-liquid-cpu-cooler-240mm-radiator-plus-2-fa

[FruitBasketSilex]

Brilliant, would a watercooled h100i be worth it in the beginning???

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-hydro-series-h100-refurbished-extreme-performance-liquid-cpu-cooler-240mm-radiator-plus-2-fa

Yes, let's water cool a radiator, lol just messing with you.

That would be a great cooler for most chips, and it'll handle any oc you have for that chip, just make sure its stable, if you can, get 2100mhz ram, as apus benefit from faster ram.

[FruitBasketSilex]

An h100i is an AIO CPU cooler, you just screw it into the case with two fans on it, plug it in, and shazam! I love the h100i

[karl0508]

An h100i is an AIO CPU cooler, you just screw it into the case with two fans on it, plug it in, and shazam! I love the h100i

 

What about refurb units? better to use new?

 

also same with psu, the £38 is a refurb i know at it stands with the r9 i need 350w is there a better psu for money? i liked the modular refurbed unit 

[FruitBasketSilex]

What about refurb units? better to use new?

also same with psu, the £38 is a refurb i know at it stands with the r9 i need 350w is there a better psu for money? i liked the modular refurbed unit

Refurb is fine. The thing to watch out for is headroom, if you have a 350w req, go 500+. And semi modular ones are so much purtier when they are in the case. Less cables.

[karl0508]

Refurb is fine. The thing to watch out for is headroom, if you have a 350w req, go 500+. And semi modular ones are so much purtier when they are in the case. Less cables.

 

so the these two are fine?

 

i was scared the h100i would leak lol

 

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-h100i-hydro-series-cpu-cooler-lga-115x-1366-and-2011-and-am2-am3-fm1-and-fm2-factory-refurbi

 

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/600w-corsair-cx600m-hybrid-modular-80-plus-bronze-1x120mm-atx-psu-factory-refurb-uk-cable

[karl0508]

so the these two are fine?

 

i was scared the h100i would leak lol

 

PC part picker refuses to let me select the h100 only the h90?

 

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-h100i-hydro-series-cpu-cooler-lga-115x-1366-and-2011-and-am2-am3-fm1-and-fm2-factory-refurbi

 

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/600w-corsair-cx600m-hybrid-modular-80-plus-bronze-1x120mm-atx-psu-factory-refurb-uk-cable

[FruitBasketSilex]

so the these two are fine?

i was scared the h100i would leak lol

PC part picker refuses to let me select the h100 only the h90?

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-h100i-hydro-series-cpu-cooler-lga-115x-1366-and-2011-and-am2-am3-fm1-and-fm2-factory-refurbi

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/600w-corsair-cx600m-hybrid-modular-80-plus-bronze-1x120mm-atx-psu-factory-refurb-uk-cable

Yeah, those are fine.

[karl0508]

Yeah, those are fine.

 

 

will have to have a good think, will go with refurb psu

 

but is the £67 h100i cooler going to be that much better than the £25 212 air cooler?

[FruitBasketSilex]

will have to have a good think, will go with refurb psu

but is the £67 h100i cooler going to be that much better than the £25 212 air cooler?

Yes, the 212 is an entry level air cooler, and the h100i is an enthusiast grade water cooler. You can expect low 60s to high 50s under load, and probably oc, with the h100i.

[karl0508]

Yes, the 212 is an entry level air cooler, and the h100i is an enthusiast grade water cooler. You can expect low 60s to high 50s under load, and probably oc, with the h100i.

 

Will look more into it, confused why Pc part picker wont let me choose it

 

But new is £88

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-h100i-hydro-series-cpu-water-cooler-with-240mm-radiator-and-fans-s115x-2011-1366-fm1-fm2-am2

 

Refurb is £67

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-h100i-hydro-series-cpu-cooler-lga-115x-1366-and-2011-and-am2-am3-fm1-and-fm2-factory-refurbi

 

worth going new?

[FruitBasketSilex]

Will look more into it, confused why Pc part picker wont let me choose it

But new is £88

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-h100i-hydro-series-cpu-water-cooler-with-240mm-radiator-and-fans-s115x-2011-1366-fm1-fm2-am2

Refurb is £67

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-h100i-hydro-series-cpu-cooler-lga-115x-1366-and-2011-and-am2-am3-fm1-and-fm2-factory-refurbi

worth going new?

If you Dont mind sparing the extra bit of cash, yesh. Any problems with a NEW h100i, corsair will cover, especially, god forbid, a leak.

[karl0508]

If you Dont mind sparing the extra bit of cash, yesh. Any problems with a NEW h100i, corsair will cover, especially, god forbid, a leak.

 

worth it then

Is there a reason why pc part picker says no?

[FruitBasketSilex]

Oops! It appears the corsair 200r is NOT compatible, but the 300r definitely is. Sorry for the mistake.

[FruitBasketSilex]

I'll have to change that on my build too.

[karl0508]

Oops! It appears the corsair 200r is NOT compatible, but the 300r definitely is. Sorry for the mistake.

 

 

how much more is the 300r?

 

and linus said you can have a big radiator?