PC Build

Moosergb · February 20, 2015

So I'm looking to build a gaming pc. This will be my first build as well. I have done a bit of research myself and have a general idea of what I want/need, the only problem is I don't know what graphics card to get as well as what type of cpu cooler. I am interested in overclocking and I know that can be a factor in what components I should get. Here is a general idea of what I've decided on getting so far, nothing other than the case has actually been purchased. Also I'm only looking to spending up to 200 USD on the graphics card and about 100 USD on cooling if need be. Hope this gives you a good idea of what I may need.

CPU: AMD Fx 6300 or 6350
MoBo: Asus M5A99fx pro r2.0 or MSI 970 Gaming
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16gb (2x8)
Storage: Samsung 850 Evo Series 128 gb ssd w/ WD 2tb hhd
Case: Antec GX500 window
PSU: Corsair RM 650w 80+G

Tedster · February 20, 2015

Welcome to the Forum.

What is your overall budget?

Slayer1443 · February 20, 2015

For Gpu Gtx 660 Ti or a Radeon Card maby r9 280 and are you looking for liquid cooling or air?

Zauski · February 20, 2015

Processor: 6300. The 6350 isn't better enough to justify the price difference.

Motherboard: M5A99FX. It has better overclocking capability than 970 chipsets.

Memory: You'd actually be fine with 8GB for now, you could put the rest to a better GPU.

Storage: Samsung SSD's are fast. And is 2TB necessary?

Case: Your own personal choice.

PSU: You could get something that will do the same for much cheaper.

As for cooling, you could buy a 212 Evo, which is cheap, and it'd do more than the trick.

If you gave your overall budget, many forum members would be more than happy to help you with a full build.

ShadowSlayer · February 20, 2015

For cooling i suggest 212 EVO, graphics card- GTX 960 or R9 285

Superfichtig · February 20, 2015

@Moosergb well this one is a bit more viable the i3 4360 is one of my favorite i3s because it handles 1080p gaming and multimedia with ease. the R9 280 is a great card if we are looking at high/very high settings @ 1080p.

psu a bit overkill but its good quality and you can upgrade to an i5 later on. 8 gb is enough for gaming and normal multimedia stuff.

UPDATED with your case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4360 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($141.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($68.98 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Adorama)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB DUAL-X Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Antec GX500 ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $625.91

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-20 13:39 EST-0500

Zauski · February 20, 2015

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He already has the case bought

Moosergb · February 20, 2015

Welcome to the Forum.

What is your overall budget?

Budgets between 600 and 700 USD, but can go up to 800 USD if need be.

Moosergb · February 20, 2015

For Gpu Gtx 660 Ti or a Radeon Card maby r9 280 and are you looking for liquid cooling or air?

For cooling I have no really idea. I'm interested in overclocking so whatever keeps the cpu cooler

Superfichtig · February 20, 2015

@Moosergb alternatively this one. you could go with an i5 4690k if you want to overclock, but then there is a lack of money at the gpu. (the part wich is most important) however i came up with this one the FX 8320 aint too bad, you can OC it and still game very well at 1080p. however the best choice is to go with an i5 non k but whatever.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($137.75 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 120XL 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($233.98 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Enermax REVOLUTION X't 630W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.00 @ Newegg)

Total: $803.68

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-20 14:22 EST-0500