Building First PC - Need Some Help

[nathan4102]

I'm putting together a parts list for my first built PC at the moment, but I have a few questions. Heres my parts list so far:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($166.15 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($98.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Kingston 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1066 Memory (Purchased For $25.00)
Memory: Kingston 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1066 Memory (Purchased For $25.00)
Storage: Hitachi 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $50.00)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($178.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($70.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $610.81
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-03 21:16 EST-0500)

Also, I should mention that this build isn't for personal use, I'm just making it for experience, and then I'll sell it. I guess I'm making a gaming PC, or I could switch to a general use high end PC. Whatever you guys think would be best 😛

Here are my questions:

1. What do you guys suggest for a CPU cooler?
2. Will 1066 RAM be fine with my higher end build?
3. Is the GFX card I chose any good? I don't really know the specs and stuff with GFX cards
4. Suggestions for a case? I really like the one I chose, but I've looked at the reviews, and everyone says it's horrible.

Thanks guys! 😀

 

[tiny voices]

That Ram will be fine and not really affect performance much at all.

The GPU will plat modern games at mostly medium settings at 1080p.

Don't forget that you will never be able to sell a personal built gaming PC for as much as you paid for the parts.

Get a Coolermaster hyper 212 evo if you want to overclock. If no overclocking, the stock cooler is fine.

 

[stickmansam]

well if you already bought it, we can stick with them

Slight change in parts and stuffs
I like the Antec 302
Cheaper 650ti boost (conisder a 7850 if you like to OC)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($166.15 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($83.19 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Kingston 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1066 Memory (Purchased For $25.00)
Memory: Kingston 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1066 Memory (Purchased For $25.00)
Storage: Hitachi 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $50.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.13 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Memory Express)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $567.20
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-03 21:51 EST-0500)

 

[nathan4102]

Thanks for the tips, I'll take them into consideration! What do you mean I won't be able to sell it for as much as I paid for the parts though? Like if it's bran new, people should be paying for the parts + hours of labour, no? I just want to break even, will that not be possible?

Edit: Thats a nice case! I like your considerations, thanks!

 

[tiny voices]

It will be VERY hard to break even. PC parts TANK in value as soon as they are taken out of the box. No one will want to pay for a used system. Used for a minute or used for a year is still used.

Plenty of people try and fail.

Also, drop one dvd drive. There is little use for one let alone 2.

 

[stickmansam]

Only way to charge for labour is if you are helping someone build it 😛

People usually consider 20-30% off instantly if its an used system

 

[tiny voices]

Only way to charge for labour is if you are helping someone build it 😛

People usually consider 20-30% off instantly if its an used system

This is exactly correct.

 

[nathan4102]

Wow, really? It's a good thing I didn't build this thing yet though. I'll probably find someone who wants to get a new computer and build one for them instead. In the meantime, maybe I'll create a new parts list for a new personal computer. Thanks for the help guys!

And @Tiny Voices, what do you mean "There is little use for one, let alone 2"? Are you implying CDs/DVDs are being phased out? I don't think having a 20 dollar DVD drive could ever be a bad thing!

 

[tiny voices]

I have used mine 2 times in 2 years. Get ONE if you really think you need it. DO NOT get 2. That would be really pointless.

 

[stickmansam]

^ I was thinking of that but since he put in two ... 😛

I have like 1 for all my computers, and just move things via sharing/drives if I need to

No problem!