First Build HELP (Canadian)

[FlutterPie]

I need some help with my first ever canadian pc build.

 

As you know I live in canada and I am willing to spend $500 - $650 on this build.

 

This build is for gaming and video editing/rendering. As far as games go, I mostly play all game genres (that includes indie titles). I prefer having better performance than graphics.

 

I dont think Im going to do any crossfire/sli since this is my first build

 

I am planning on running only one monitor. For peripherals, I need a cheap keyboard, a monitor, and an OS. I am not sure if I am willing to spend a $100 on windows 7/8 or just get Linux... so either one is fine.

 

Im planning on buying all the aprts at around christmas (since my birthday is on december the 23rd).

 

I need to upgrade because I have been gaming and editing videos on a hp pavilion g6. It is slow and I just cant play games with friends because I lag....

 

Thank you for your time!

 

All comments are appreciated

 

[Sarcasm]

inb4CoolBeans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And I just reread that. If you need a monitor and peripherals, I wouldn't want to be editing videos on that. Makes your budget closer to $450.

[BigD1970]

Congrats on your move to canada.Ill be there soon too.

[amintha1992]

at that budget i would highly recommend a AMD APU based System. this way you are getting the best CPU AND GPU performance possible and later down the road you can add a dedicated GPU as well.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1LbGW

Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1LbGW/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1LbGW/benchmarks/

 

CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($151.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: Asus A85XM-A Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($66.50 @ Vuugo) 

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($64.30 @ Amazon Canada) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($86.19 @ DirectCanada) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg Canada) 

Total: $538.74

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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[TechSage]

I've been in Canada my whole life, but isn't this thread about his build :\

[Crowcore]

I couldn't agree more with the A10 6800K (as long as your monitor's resolution is smaller than 1920x1080) , but for the case, the N200 by Cooler Master would be just fine and it costs half that much.

Also, if 2TB is way more then what you need, select the WD10EZRX by Western Digital. It's cooler and quieter than normal HDDs.

[lmao234]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Team Elite 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($58.98 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Video Card:  PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  OCZ ZT 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Microcenter) 

Optical Drive:  Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Keyboard:  V7 CK0A2-4N6P Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($9.81 @ Amazon) 

Mouse:  A4Tech D-530-FX1 Wired Optical Mouse  ($13.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $652.69

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 09:34 EDT-0400)

[FlutterPie]

 

at that budget i would highly recommend a AMD APU based System. this way you are getting the best CPU AND GPU performance possible and later down the road you can add a dedicated GPU as well.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1LbGW

Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1LbGW/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1LbGW/benchmarks/

 

CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($151.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: Asus A85XM-A Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($66.50 @ Vuugo) 

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($64.30 @ Amazon Canada) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($86.19 @ DirectCanada) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg Canada) 

Total: $538.74

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-05 15:08 EDT-0400)

 

Ive heard havin faster ram will help the build...is that true?

 

Also how do u add a dedicated gpu? do u just stick it in the build?

 

I also dont think ill be needing 2 tb of harddrive memory...

[Crowcore]

Then take the quoted build with my modifications. Faster memory only means better performance with an APU, wich is the case of the A10 6800K. And the listed 1866 MHz is faster that normal already
 

Adding a dedicated GPU is very easy (even if you were not the one building the system). You simply stick it in indeed, an add one cable from the power supply.

[amintha1992]

Then take the quoted build with my modifications. Faster memory only means better performance with an APU, wich is the case of the A10 6800K. And the listed 1866 MHz is faster that normal already

 

Adding a dedicated GPU is very easy (even if you were not the one building the system). You simply stick it in indeed, an add one cable from the power supply.

same as this ^^^^

 

Ive heard havin faster ram will help the build...is that true?

 

Also how do u add a dedicated gpu? do u just stick it in the build?

 

I also dont think ill be needing 2 tb of harddrive memory...

 

you might not need 2tb but you will be paying more per GB if you go for a lower capacity drive.

[mucitel1]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($114.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Memory Express) 

Memory:  Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($55.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ NCIX) 

Video Card:  XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card  ($229.99 @ NCIX) 

Case:  Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ NCIX) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Total: $630.93

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 17:11 EDT-0400)

[WoodenMarker]

Plan later. Parts and prices change frequently and things will be very different by December.

[FlutterPie]

Then take the quoted build with my modifications. Faster memory only means better performance with an APU, wich is the case of the A10 6800K. And the listed 1866 MHz is faster that normal already

 

Adding a dedicated GPU is very easy (even if you were not the one building the system). You simply stick it in indeed, an add one cable from the power supply.

Ive been wondering, if i dont have enough do u think its smart to just get linux instead of windows 7/8 ?

 

[Crowcore]

Ive been wondering, if i dont have enough do u think its smart to just get linux instead of windows 7/8 ?

 

 

10 months ago I would have said that Linux is everything but a viable gaming platform, but things are changing very fast. The rate at which game are ported to Linux is nothing short of astonishing (thanks to Valve's efforts). So yes, you can get Linux (my favorite distribution is Lubuntu) and know that you'll have a decent game selection that will keep growing faster as months go by (through Steam). However, I have my doubts regarding triple A titles. It's too soon to tell how much attention this OS will receive from big publisher's most ambitious titles.

[WoodenMarker]

Ive been wondering, if i dont have enough do u think its smart to just get linux instead of windows 7/8 ?

10 months ago I would have said that Linux is everything but a viable gaming platform, but things are changing very fast. The rate at which game are ported to Linux is nothing short of astonishing (thanks to Valve's efforts). So yes, you can get Linux (my favorite distribution is Lubuntu) and know that you'll have a decent game selection that will keep growing faster as months go by (through Steam). However, I have my doubts regarding triple A titles. It's too soon to tell how much attention this OS will receive from big publisher's most ambitious titles.

Basically, wait and see.

It doesn't look like you're in a rush.