Need a bit of help

[TheGamerMidget]

So yeah, I'm looking to build my first PC and as I already know a fair amount about PC gaming I want to jump in around the mid range market. I was just wondering if someone could point out any incompatibilities within my selected core components (case, CPU, GPU, RAM, power supply, hard drive, motherboard), mainly between my GPU and motherboard. Here's a list of the components I mentioned:

 

Case: BitFenix Neos ATX Case (Black)

CPU: AMD FX 6300 Six-Core 3.5Ghz Processor

Motherboard: Gigabyte 970A-DS3P AMD 970 Motherboard (Socket AM3+, DDR3, S-ATA 600, ATX, PCI Express 2.0 x16, USB 3.0)

GPU: Gigabyte Nvidia Gtx 960 Windforce 2 OC (GV-N960WF2OC-2GD)

RAM: HyperX Fury 8GB (2x 4GB) DDR3 1866 Mhz CL10 DIMM

HDD: WD 1TB 3.5 Inch (Caviar Blue)

Power Supply: EVGA 500B 500W 80+ Bronze

 

Thanks for the help. This PC is made for 1080p gaming at high settings at 40-60fps (I don't care too much about 60fps since I don't play competitive games on PC much) while recording and a bit of editing (hence the 6-core CPU). If you have any suggestions for upgrades that would be fine (I know I need other stuff but I am focusing on the core components at the moment). These parts as of 24/08/2015 add up to £426.70 and I don't want to exceed more than £450 on these parts (or the whole PC if possible). 

[noisebomb44]

would go with 600 watts, just to be sure, and be able to upgrade later, or overclock

[KemoKa]

it'll be okay, but your options for upgrading the platform will be severely limited. I'd say save up for an Intel platform if you want to have a good upgrade path. It'll only be another couple hundred pounds.

[TheGamerMidget]

would go with 600 watts, just to be sure, and be able to upgrade later, or overclock

Thanks I'll look into the 600W version. Do you know if all of the parts I picked will work fine together?

[Morgan MLGman]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Consider this:

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  (£79.19 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (£24.95 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard  (£61.29 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  (£46.12 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£38.98 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card  (£157.50 @ Aria PC)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case  (£25.29 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (£37.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £471.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-24 16:28 BST+0100

[TheGamerMidget]

it'll be okay, but your options for upgrading the platform will be severely limited. I'd say save up for an Intel platform if you want to have a good upgrade path. It'll only be another couple hundred pounds.

Again, I'll look into that. I always knew that in terms of upgrades I'd really only be limited to other AMD FX6 or FX8 processors however.

[Chugle]

Consider this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($96.89 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($56.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.49 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.98 @ Best Buy)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($174.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Zalman Z5 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $532.29

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-24 08:13 EDT-0400

Umm... That's in dollars not pounds...

[KemoKa]

Again, I'll look into that. I always knew that in terms of upgrades I'd really only be limited to other AMD FX6 or FX8 processors however.

exactly. The 8350 is not that much better than the 6300 unless you're using all threads maxed out. In other applications they are no different. You'll be better served by an Intel platform. Even going to Sandy Bridge is a great upgrade.

[Morgan MLGman]

Umm... That's in dollars not pounds...

Yeah I did this by accident ^^ Fixed:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  (£79.19 @ Aria PC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (£24.95 @ Aria PC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard  (£61.29 @ Amazon UK)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  (£46.12 @ Ebuyer)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£38.98 @ CCL Computers)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card  (£157.50 @ Aria PC)

Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case  (£25.29 @ Amazon UK)

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (£37.99 @ Scan.co.uk)

Total: £471.31

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-24 16:28 BST+0100

[Inception9269]

So yeah, I'm looking to build my first PC and as I already know a fair amount about PC gaming I want to jump in around the mid range market. I was just wondering if someone could point out any incompatibilities within my selected core components (case, CPU, GPU, RAM, power supply, hard drive, motherboard), mainly between my GPU and motherboard. Here's a list of the components I mentioned:

 

Case: BitFenix Neos ATX Case (Black)

CPU: AMD FX 6300 Six-Core 3.5Ghz Processor

Motherboard: Gigabyte 970A-DS3P AMD 970 Motherboard (Socket AM3+, DDR3, S-ATA 600, ATX, PCI Express 2.0 x16, USB 3.0)

GPU: Gigabyte Nvidia Gtx 960 Windforce 2 OC (GV-N960WF2OC-2GD)

RAM: HyperX Fury 8GB (2x 4GB) DDR3 1866 Mhz CL10 DIMM

HDD: WD 1TB 3.5 Inch (Caviar Blue)

Power Supply: EVGA 500B 500W 80+ Bronze

 

Thanks for the help. This PC is made for 1080p gaming at high settings at 40-60fps (I don't care too much about 60fps since I don't play competitive games on PC much) while recording and a bit of editing (hence the 6-core CPU). If you have any suggestions for upgrades that would be fine (I know I need other stuff but I am focusing on the core components at the moment). These parts as of 24/08/2015 add up to £426.70 and I don't want to exceed more than £450 on these parts (or the whole PC if possible). 

 

 

Put together an Intel build

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($81.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.98 @ Best Buy)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($223.98 @ Newegg)

Case: BitFenix Neos Black ATX Mid Tower Case  ($47.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80+ Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($58.82 @ Amazon)

Total: $687.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-24 11:31 EDT-0400

[Inception9269]

Changed a bit

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£140.15 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£69.68 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (£46.12 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£38.98 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card  (£194.75 @ CCL Computers)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black ATX Mid Tower Case  (£28.31 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£63.31 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £581.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-24 16:33 BST+0100

 

And you could throw in an ssd if you want

[noisebomb44]

Thanks I'll look into the 600W version. Do you know if all of the parts I picked will work fine together?

also, look into a silver quality PSU, so you get more power efficiency and shit