[Build Log] - G3258, MSI R9 290 - First Gaming Build

[Coombesey]

Introduction:

 

After many years of delaying I have finally taken the plunge and ordered the components to build my first gaming PC, It's nothing special. Here it is

 

Hardware:

 

CPU - Pentium G3258

CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo

Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI

GPU - MSI R9 290

PSU - Antec TruePower Classic 650w (Probably a bit over kill, but I'm leaving some head room for upgrades, if I decide that I want any)

Case - NZXT S340 (with red trim)

Memory - Kingston HyperX Fury 2x8GB

Storage - Samsung 850 Evo 120GB SSD

Storage - Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB

 

As you may have noticed I am going for a red themed build so I am planning on getting some red LED's to put inside the case.

 

Final Comments:

 

All of the components are ordered, so I will keep this thread updated when parts arrive and when the thing is built etc..

All I need now is a name. Any suggestions?

[IP man]

With that setup, i would atleast get an i3, even better an i5.

[Interfectorem]

That's a great well rounded build. However do you plan to upgrade that G3258 later down the road?

[Coombesey]

That's a great well rounded build. However do you plan to upgrade that G3258 later down the road?

Yes definitely, I just wanted to keep the budget down a little bit for now.

[Interfectorem]

Yes definitely, I just wanted to keep the budget down a little bit for now.

Excellent. You've built yourself an excellent machine. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did with my first rig

[Tim Drake]

A great stepping stone build for when you upgrade to an i5 or i7

[Coombesey]

The CPU and CPU cooler have arrived, and don't worry final photos will be much higher quality.

[Coombesey]

Just waiting for the GPU and Case now, here's another grainy image to feast your eyes upon.

[ALXAndy]

With that setup, i would atleast get an i3, even better an i5.

 

Why? I mean I could understand going with an I5 k but the Pentium will be quicker than the I3 due to it being unlocked and thus, overclockable.

 

I3s are crud.

[Coombesey]

All the parts have arrived, will be building the thing tomorrow, and I will post some decent quality photos as well as some benchmarks if I get round to it. Have some photos.