First True PC Build

[daemyrs]

Okay, so I've built probably >10 computers in the past, all being when I was younger, using super outdated parts at that time (about ten years ago). I knew nothing of cable management them. But enough of that. After years of just having $300-600 laptops and trying to game on them, I've decided to build a pc.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/daemyrs/saved/yL6zK8

So far, I've bought my case, power supply, CPU, motherboard, and cooler, but I'm limited to buying ~$100 every two weeks when I get paid.

But anyways, what are people's thoughts so far? For somebody whose favorite games were made '97-12, is it a good choice?

I've also got a few pictures of what I have to show my little bit that I have off.

The DaePc V1https://www.dropbox.com/s/oydzrkc2mwadcgl/20151201_104558.jpg?raw=1

I've started to cable manage, but this case doesn't have the most room for it. Anyone have any suggestions of how to better hide my multi-colored hell?

[daemyrs]

Okay, so I've built probably >10 computers in the past, all being when I was younger, using super outdated parts at that time (about ten years ago). I knew nothing of cable management them. But enough of that. After years of just having $300-600 laptops and trying to game on them, I've decided to build a pc.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/daemyrs/saved/yL6zK8

So far, I've bought my case, power supply, CPU, motherboard, and cooler, but I'm limited to buying ~$100 every two weeks when I get paid.

But anyways, what are people's thoughts so far? For somebody whose favorite games were made '97-12, is it a good choice?

I've also got a few pictures of what I have to show my little bit that I have off.

I've started to cable manage, but this case doesn't have the most room for it. Anyone have any suggestions of how to better hide my multi-colored hell?

So I screwed my bbcode up, but I think I've fixed it. Sorry guys. [emoji15]

[daemyrs]

So my second image broke because I didn't modify the URL, so last try:

[vSyNd1c4t3]

Flip the PSU over.

 

Wrap black electrical tape around parts of the wires to cover the multicolored hell.

[vSyNd1c4t3]

Also, don't settle for a 750 Ti. Take your time, save your $$$ and get at least a 960 or 380.

 

Here's what I made with your complete budget.

 

Long story short. Take your time, buy the right parts at the right time.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: OCZ Trion 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card  ($303.98 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Neos ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $804.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-01 14:04 EST-0500

[daemyrs]

Flip the PSU over.

Wrap black electrical tape around parts of the wires to cover the multicolored hell.

My only issue with that would be the fact that due to space constraints, it's going to be on carpet under the desk. Unless I get a board or something to give it clearance.

[vSyNd1c4t3]

My only issue with that would be the fact that due to space constraints, it's going to be on carpet under the desk. Unless I get a board or something to give it clearance.

 

Don't put it on carpet. Find something to set it on.

 

If you absolutely can't do that, then don't flip the PSU, but you can still wrap the wires in tape.

[daemyrs]

Had the opportunity to pick up a sandisk 120gb ssd for $38 and some change at a parts store today, so I went ahead and picked it up

[Samvmp]

Looks really cool!

i am planing to build a very similar PC, when you get it up and running please let me know how you like it, specifically the mother board and CPU, as those are exactly what i am considering!

[daemyrs]

Alright. I might borrow an older video card and ram from a friend today just to make sure all my current parts post, and if they do, I'll load Linux and give it a basic test

[Samvmp]

Flip the PSU over.

 

Wrap black electrical tape around parts of the wires to cover the multicolored hell.

I would highly recommend NOT using tap on anything inside your PC, as over time the adhesive on the back of the tap will turn to a gooey mass, especially when exposed to heat.

However basically all paint would be fine electrically as long as you only got it on the wires isolation.

Work in the live event industry, had to clean such a mess off wires before, spare your self the pain.

[Samvmp]

Alright. I might borrow an older video card and ram from a friend today just to make sure all my current parts post, and if they do, I'll load Linux and give it a basic test

So how does it run?

[daemyrs]

So, this has been a long time coming, but I've bought RAM (8gb of hyperX to start with), the 750Ti (which I know most of you will hate, but, hey, it suits my needs), an SSD, some case fans. It runs well for all the games that I play, and the system doesn't look half bad. I'll add pictures in the next day or two, but my current plans for finishing it are 8gb more of RAM, a 1 tb hard drive to replace the dinky 250gb laptop drive I've stuck in as a temporary solution, a modular PSU, and a disk drive. That, and maybe two more fans if I can find a lower profile PWM type 120mm fan.

[daemyrs]

So I've accidentally bought a Corsair Carbide Spec-02. Has anybody had any experiences with this case? And should I keep the Thermal take case, or switch? Thanks in advance