First try at computer building

[Dragonheart]

I know that these parts do not combine together perfectly, but I tried to go for maximum upgradeability and to just explore what can be done with computers. This video card really impressed me with it's performance. I thought "A 950 can maybe do medium-high settings at 1080p at 30 FPS, right?" WRONG. Overclocking, I got the GPU to 1.5 GHz, which allows me to play most games maxed out at ~50 FPS, 1080p. Really happy with the performance. It also never goes higher than 55 degrees and stays very quiet. http://pcpartpicker.com/list/JMWmD8

[dobo2001]

Looks good and good part choices. Maybe some zip ties could help hide some of those cables behind the motherboard, which would really make it look clean

[jello77]

You could tidy the cables up, but I guess it doesn't matter too much since you don't have a windowed case.

 

Not a fan of the case aesthetically, but to each their own. 

 

Well done on the first build. Now you'll be hooked for life.

[pcshme33]

why buy a 950 when there are much better options out there:(((((( rx470 ;(((((((((

[jello77]

3 minutes ago, EnemySp0tt3d said:

why buy a 950 when there are much better options out there:(((((( rx470 ;(((((((((

Maybe doesn't like Radeon cards? Great deal? Was a gift? 

 

Give the guy some credit.

 

 

[Dragonheart]

2 hours ago, EnemySp0tt3d said:

why buy a 950 when there are much better options out there:(((((( rx470 ;(((((((((

It was in fact a gift, and I got it for Christmas last year, so no new generation cards.