AMD A8 6600K APU and GTX 750 2gb

[lavexis]

need people opinion about my pc build

Processor(AMD A8-6600K APU (4x 3.90GHz/4MB L2 Cache))
Processor Cooling(Liquid CPU Cooling System [AMD] - Standard 120mm Fan)
Memory(8 GB [4 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair Vengeance)
Video Card(NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 - 2GB)
Motherboard(Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-D3H)
Power Supply(500 Watt - Corsair CX500 V2 - 80 PLUS Bronze)
Primary Hard Drive(1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive)

are these any good?
i paid around 700$ for this build on ibuypower.com

idk much about pc but i've learn some things before..i tried building a pc before but i don't want to screw up.. I need people opinion about this build if its viable or not

 

[lavexis]

need help

 

[damric]

It's very overpriced, otherwise it's ok for an entry level gaming PC. If you can cancel the order, we can help you build much better or cheaper.

 

[lavexis]

idk if i have time to build 1 since i work 48 hours a week is there a better website where i can order a good prebuilt ?

or uhm what do you have in mind ?

 

[damric]

idk if i have time to build 1 since i work 48 hours a week is there a better website where i can order a good prebuilt ?

or uhm what do you have in mind ?

I'll brb and edit this post with a better <$700 build.

 

[lavexis]

thank you and yes i can cancel my order since i just ordered it 2 days ago..
im a newbie at building pc but i would like to see your build

 

[Onus]

An APU is for systems that are not going to include a discrete graphics card, especially from the beginning.
How interested are you in overclocking? If yes, read the review of the Pentium G3258, or look at yesterday's budget SBM build that used the 750K (but you may wish to substitute the 760K). If not, take a look at an i3 on a H87 board.

 

[damric]

Alright here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($52.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar MG100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $710.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Better in everyway, faster, cheaper, more durable, and more capacity. Probably better looking too

Well worth the 2 hours it takes to turn a screwdriver and install windows and drivers 😀

 

[lavexis]

this pc is for gaming and i wanted a quad core..reason why i picked that 1 is because its pretty cheap for quad core compared to the other selection that i see on ibuypower.com

im not that interested in overclocking

 

[lavexis]

thank you..btw since im a newbie at building pc..is it a good idea to buy all that parts and bring all of them to local repair shop so that they can build it for me..uhm idk how much labor cost for that

 

[damric]

thank you..btw since im a newbie at building pc..is it a good idea to buy all that parts and bring all of them to local repair shop so that they can build it for me..uhm idk how much labor cost for that

If you can turn a screwdriver and insert a CD ROM, then you can build a computer. My 11 year old daughter does it when I need extra help.

You'll slap yourself after you see how easy it is.

 

[Onus]

Damric's build is MUCH stronger than the one your were considering. Note that there are some rebates among those prices; your out-of-pocket costs will be a little higher.

 

[lavexis]

yes agreed lol, but idk i just don't want to messed up...I also nvr tried buying parts by parts before but i will try this and see where it go once the parts get here!

thank you

 

[damric]

Damric's build is MUCH stronger than the one your were considering. Note that there are some rebates among those prices; your out-of-pocket costs will be a little higher.

Yeah I can drop down to i3, GTX 750 (non-Ti), and lose the SSD if you need to save a few Benjamins.

We are here for you if you can't figureout how to get the round peg in the round hole. Just ask

 

[lavexis]

any advice you guys can give mefor 1st timer ?

 

[lavexis]

okay guys i just cancel my order so here we go first time here...im nervous ;o

 

[lavexis]

yes i will definitely drop the SSD..need to pay that tuition but thanks a lot but the problem here now is building it..and advice for beginners on how to build

 

[lavexis]

btw damric you dont have a cooler on your build ?

 

[lavexis]

damric should i get a cooler or no ? o.o

 

[damric]

The CPU comes with a descent stock cooler.

 

[Onus]

There are some good build videos on YouTube. Check out Newegg TV as one example.
All you are likely to need is a #2 Philips screwdriver. You may find a smaller one helpful as well, and you may find needlenose pliers or tweezers helpful for placing the front panel connectors.
Take precautions against static. Do not roll around in an office-type chair while building.

 

[lavexis]

hi my parts didnt come yet, but i heard that i need intake fan for the case ..is that true?
i also heard that i need modular psu and cable management can be hard

need answer asap..thank you for the help !

 

[damric]

What case did you get? The Cougar?

Don't worry, everything will be fine. I built a nicely cable managed computer today with a micro ATX case and a non-modular PSU with some short cables. It can be done!

 

[lavexis]

thanks damric i will reply here again when the parts come next week and tell you my result and experience

 

[damric]

I think you will be very much satisfied that you did it yourself.