First build

[torogitar]

Hi. I was looking over parts for my build. This is my first build and I wondered if this build is gonna work out and if there are any issues with anything or if any part is not worth the price or anything else. it is gonna be used mostly for gaming, but maybe also 3d modeling and animation. 

 

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CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($40.98 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($100.95 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($385.66 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Corsair C70 Gunmetal Black (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($85.98 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1303.51

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-28 17:45 EST-0500)

 

 

Feel free to post any feedback you have

[WoodenMarker]

Are you limited to only Newegg or are you open to shopping from other US shops?

[TheRuke]

Are you limited to only Newegg or are you open to shopping from other US shops?

He's buying his CPU from Amazon.

[wng_kingsley7]

It's quite a good thing your buying from one retailer so your not paying a butt tonne for shipping.

[torogitar]

I was planning to buy everything from newegg just to keep it organized and simple

[mopman94]

You mentioned you want to do some 3D modeling and animation, I would get 16GB of RAM for this, you need RAM to do those things. The CPU is fantastic, its the same one I use, as bang for buck goes you can't do better. You don't need that CPU cooler unless you are planning to overclock the CPU, the stock cooler will be fine, but obviously if you are looking to overclock or want something a bit quieter or better looking then go ahead and get it, just remember to order some thermal paste.

I would get a cheaper GPU, maybe something like a 7870 and spend the saved money on a bigger SSD, it will make the build a little more future proof as that SSD will fill up rather fast once you have the OS and a couple of large games on it (as I suspect you will to speed up load times on games like BF4 which takes FOREVER to load). If you can afford both that GPU and a larger SSD that would of course be your best option, unless you want to stretch to a 3GB GPU such as a R9 280X.

[Shd0w2]

1.You don't need the cooler if your OCING

2. You don't need that PSU, try going for a 500watt psu

3.Same build I have :3

6. I skipped 3 numbers.

7.This is a better case from newegg for the same price with better cooling http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119257

[mopman94]

2. You don't need that PSU, try going for a 500watt psu

I second this, didn't notice when I wrote my post that you had gone for such a large PSU.

Though if you do put in a 3GB GPU which was something I said would be possible you would probably need to keep the 750W PSU.

[Shd0w2]

I second this, didn't notice when I wrote my post that you had gone for such a large PSU.

Though if you do put in a 3GB GPU which was something I said would be possible you would probably need to keep the 750W PSU.

3GB? I only see 4gb nowadays , but I don't really agree with keeping the 750watt, unless your going into SLI, even with 4gb, you'd be more than fine.

 

Also I found a better graphics card, which is mine, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130946

 

EDIT;

I also found you a better ram for cheaper http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233142

[torogitar]

1.You don't need the cooler if your OCING

2. You don't need that PSU, try going for a 500watt psu

3.Same build I have :3

6. I skipped 3 numbers.

7.This is a better case from newegg for the same price with better cooling http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119257

I added that PSU because i thought i might add another GPU in the future

[lilc]

just remember to order some thermal paste.

The 212 evo comes with good thermal paste

[mopman94]

3GB? I only see 4gb nowadays , but I don't really agree with keeping the 750watt, unless your going into SLI, even with 4gb, you'd be more than fine.

 

Also I found a better graphics card, which is mine, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130946

The estimated wattage of his current suggested build is already at 469W, putting a 3GB card in might push it over 500W with everything loaded to the max, which could possibly happen one day in the future as system requirements keep increasing.

[Shd0w2]

I added that PSU because i thought i might add another GPU in the future

What did you think of the case and this graphics card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130946?  and this ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233142

[Shd0w2]

The estimated wattage of his current suggested build is already at 469W, putting a 3GB card in might push it over 500W with everything loaded to the max, which could possibly happen one day in the future as system requirements keep increasing.

Then he could get a 600watt PSU if he was not adding a second graphics card later, but he is so nvm >.>

[mopman94]

Then he could get a 600watt PSU if he was not adding a second graphics card later, but he is so nvm >.>

So 750W it is

[mopman94]

What did you think of the case and this graphics card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130946?  and this ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233142

He mentioned 3D modeling and animation so should get 16GB of RAM really.

[Shd0w2]

He mentioned 3D modeling and animation so should get 16GB of RAM really.

Ik that, but on his list he had 8gb, so I did not want to add to it, just find him a better price

[lilc]

Ik that, but on his list he had 8gb, so I did not want to add to it, just find him a better price

It's very expensive ram

[Shd0w2]

It's very expensive ram

ram's raising price.

[lilc]

ram's raising price.

No it's just expensive 

You can get the same speed ram and faster for cheaper

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31866c9d8gab

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32133c10d8gsr

 

But I would say 2 of these for 16gb http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls8g3d1609es2lx0

[Hashiyan]

Hi. I was looking over parts for my build. This is my first build and I wondered if this build is gonna work out and if there are any issues with anything or if any part is not worth the price or anything else. it is gonna be used mostly for gaming, but maybe also 3d modeling and animation. 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($40.98 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($100.95 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($385.66 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Corsair C70 Gunmetal Black (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($85.98 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1303.51

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-28 17:45 EST-0500)

 

 

Feel free to post any feedback you have

 

So far this build looks great! Since you are planning to SLI in the future keep the PSU (AMD hogs power too) Corsair case is PERFECT. you dont need to put any more $$$ to the case. Pick something as long as its 80$ that you like, that is also from a good brand and It will generally do great. IF you are doing 3D modeling I highly recommend getting 16 GB right off the bat (try to use after Christmas sells to your advantage on this) if not just role with 8GB for now. Try to also get a GPU with 3gb of GDDR5 Vram on the GPU. Something like a R9 280x or 770. 2GB will do fine but 3GB will help with modeling. 

CPU has 8 Cores, thats perfect great choice. Cooler is great cooler (Had 212 for awhile, it kept my temps low and was really quiet!) 

Your motherboard will do you great, Asus is a great AM3+ Board Manufacture, they have more layers on there board (and its a good quality one so you should be good) Because AMD CPU's heat up much, more PCB layers = Longer lifetime of board. 

 

WATCH out, see if the 212 will fit on the board, make sure you have low profile RAM and or low profile heatsinks on your motherboard. 212 is tall but I have seen issues with it before. 

 

SSD is fine, Samsung has a program that can manage your SSD lifetime, create extra space and keep it all nice and dandy. 

 

Hope this helped. Remember this is YOUR build, you pick out stuff that you think is right if you cant decide. Go with your gut and your taste. !

[WoodenMarker]

Are you planning to sli?

[torogitar]

Are you planning to sli?

I will probably add another graphics card after a while

[WoodenMarker]

I will probably add another graphics card after a while

Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2tuID