Compatibility of Parts

[Borderlining]

How can I ensure that my parts are compatible before shipping? I am also curious as to the performance I would be likely to see with the parts I have chosen. It's a Canadian build by the way.

GPU: EVGA gtx 760
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8333216&CatId=28

CPU: AMD FX-6300
http://www.ncix.com/detail/amd-fx-6300-six-core-processor-6f-76934-1320.htm?affiliateid=7474144

MOBO: ASUS M5A78L-M-USB3 http://www.vuugo.com/computer-hardware/computer-parts/motherboard/asus-motherboards-M5A78L-M-USB3.html?tracking=5108053939762

RAM: Kingston Hyper X Black 2x4
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12410AC7781&vpn=KHX16C9B1BK2/8&manufacture=KINGSTON

HDD: WD 1TB 3.5"
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3232686&CatId=139

SDD: PNY Optima 240GB
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8968213&csid=_22

PSU: Antec NeoOC 620W
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371031

Case: Either Fractal Design Core 1000 or LEPA
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352032&AID=10657534&PID=3938566&SID=&nm_mc=AFC-C8JunctionCA&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JunctionCA-_-na-_-na-_-na

or

http://www.ncix.com/detail/lepa-lepa-lpc307b-bl-u3-black-w-16-92727-1320.htm

Thanks in advance!

 

[Demorthus]

Yes all parts are compatible.

 

[TheConsiderateIlliterate]

Everything looks good to me. To be honest, you could get by with a 500 watt PSU with that card but you're not doing yourself harm by having a 620 watt PSU.

 

[ProcrastZkc]

There's literally no nicer way to say this but....

Your build sucks.

Here's what I would suggest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($85.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.92 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($269.64 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Case: Aerocool Strike-X One ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $842.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-18 15:06 EDT-0400)


Tried my best to stick within your estimate budget

 

[Borderlining]

Everything looks good to me. To be honest, you could get by with a 500 watt PSU with that card but you're not doing yourself harm by having a 620 watt PSU.

Really appreciate the response; the PSU is relatively cheap at ~$50
and I do have plans for moderate overclocking so I'm fine with keeping it.

 

[Borderlining]

There's literally no nicer way to say this but....

Your build sucks.

Here's what I would suggest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($85.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.92 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($269.64 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Case: Aerocool Strike-X One ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $842.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-18 15:06 EDT-0400)


Tried my best to stick within your estimate budget

Can I ask what is so bad about the build? It will be my first build so I didn't really expect it to be perfect. Thanks.

 

[ProcrastZkc]

There's literally no nicer way to say this but....

Your build sucks.

Here's what I would suggest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($85.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.92 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($269.64 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Case: Aerocool Strike-X One ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $842.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-18 15:06 EDT-0400)


Tried my best to stick within your estimate budget

Can I ask what is so bad about the build? It will be my first build so I didn't really expect it to be perfect. Thanks.

First of all, your CPU might (MIGHT) bottleneck your 760, which is a very powerful card.

Ram is fine

Motherboard and case... Meh. I understand you to go for microATX to save money but.... the Fractal 1000 doesn't really have a good airflow... Motherboard is ok

HDD is good, SSD.....PNY makes decent RAM but SSD just ain't their thing. Go for a Kingston HyperX/Samsung EVO/Adata SX900

GPU is very good. I have it myself. Very powerful.

Play around on ca.pcpartpicker.com to find your ideal build

 

[Borderlining]

There's literally no nicer way to say this but....

Your build sucks.

Here's what I would suggest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($85.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.92 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($269.64 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Case: Aerocool Strike-X One ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $842.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-18 15:06 EDT-0400)


Tried my best to stick within your estimate budget

Can I ask what is so bad about the build? It will be my first build so I didn't really expect it to be perfect. Thanks.

First of all, your CPU might (MIGHT) bottleneck your 760, which is a very powerful card.

Ram is fine

Motherboard and case... Meh. I understand you to go for microATX to save money but.... the Fractal 1000 doesn't really have a good airflow... Motherboard is ok

HDD is good, SSD.....PNY makes decent RAM but SSD just ain't their thing. Go for a Kingston HyperX/Samsung EVO/Adata SX900

GPU is very good. I have it myself. Very powerful.

Play around on ca.pcpartpicker.com to find your ideal build

I'll drop the SDD and go with that case you recommended. I looked around a bit and didn't see anybody complaining about the fx-6300/gtx 760 bottleneck so I'll stick with those two. Thanks for the recommendations.