My first PC build (Budget 550$)

[Dub]

Dear community,

 

I am building my new and first PC, i know how to build it but i have some problems with compatibility of components. So i want to ask you for help. 

I have this build and i am not sure if motherboard, psu and gpu are compatible. That is the main thing i need to solve at the time  If you have any suggestions, just write it out, i will approciate it! Btw. Please dont forget that i am on budget 550$ and prices are high in country where i live

 

PC BUILD:

 

CPU:  AMD FX-6300, 3,5 GHz (AM3+) -- 6 Core, 95W

 

Motherboard: MB ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 / (AM3+) 

                       --> Specs here

 

Memory: DDRAM3 8GB (2x4GB) Adata 1333MHz CL9, retail 

 

GPU: ZOTAC Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2GB

                       ---> Specs here

 

HDD:  3,5" HDD 500GB WD5000AAKX SATA III, 7200Rpm, 16MB cache (WD Blue)

 

PSU: EVOLVE Pulse 500W 

         --> Specs here

 

Case: Zalman case minitower T3, mATX / mITX

 

Thanks for every response! Have a nice day 

[Reuben]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($108.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($33.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($48.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($40.94 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator - OEM Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $507.88

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 13:28 EDT-0400

 

Maybe add an SSD later, get OS from reddit. Choose your own case.

[hypnodog]

The Motherboard is compatible with any PSU that has a 24 pin motherboard power connector along with a 8 pin CPU power connector. Any PCI-E GPU will work on the motherboard just fine. You might have to update the BIOS on the motherboard for it to work with the CPU, but it will most likely work just fine.

I also made a full part list in case you needed one:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor  ($113.40 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($122.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $534.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 13:30 EDT-0400

[Zackfoo]

try to get a better mobo like 990fx. 6300 is capable to squeeze out a lot of juice but not with some 970 board. i once had and it just can't go higher. 990fx will gives you higher stability but don't know whether can you squeeze in ur budget or not. 

go with pcpartpicker, on the compatibility mode and everything will be fine.

[Dub]

The Motherboard is compatible with any PSU that has a 24 pin motherboard power connector along with a 8 pin CPU power connector. Any PCI-E GPU will work on the motherboard just fine. You might have to update the BIOS on the motherboard for it to work with the CPU, but it will most likely work just fine.

I also made a full part list in case you needed one:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor  ($113.40 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($73.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($122.98 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $534.32

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 13:30 EDT-0400

Isnt 430W PSU weak?

[hypnodog]

Isnt 430W PSU weak?

It kind of is, but the build only uses 284W under load. You can bump it up 100 or 200 more Watts if you want.

[Dub]

It kind of is, but the build only uses 284W under load. You can bump it up 100 or 200 more Watts if you want.

Thanks for helping me! And what about my build? Can i use 450W? That PC is going to be my main gaming pc so i can expect "heavy" load but still not going to overclock those components, so is 450W okay? Or should i stay with 500W?

 

P.S Sorry for stupid questions

[Starelementpoke]

You'll be fine. If you have a 100 watts or plus of overhead, then you'll be fine.

[hypnodog]

Thanks for helping me! And what about my build? Can i use 450W? That PC is going to be my main gaming pc so i can expect "heavy" load but still not going to overclock those components, so is 450W okay? Or should i stay with 500W?

 

P.S Sorry for stupid questions

450W is fine for your build. But since you've already chosen a 500W PSU, it'll be even better since you have 50 more Watts of overhead. You could even put in a GTX 960 in there if you wanted.