Create a Gaming PC under $700 with Zalman ZM-Z9 U3 (Black) Case

[TheInfoLearner]

I want to build a gaming computer but i am not sure the items
i will choose are good or bad, new or old models or even if the components are built for gaming?

I REALLY like this case so please configure you recommendations the case

(please stay under $700)

 

[Vojin]

Good build,you choose good items

 

[envy14tpe]

Lots of places to improve. You can add a good CPU cooler and overclock it. Yet, gaming will be good due to GPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($114.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($78.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($46.13 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.95 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.75 @ NCIX US)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA3001RB 14W 2.1ch Speakers ($19.04 @ Amazon)
Total: $696.38

 

[TheInfoLearner]

Good build,you choose good items

Thanks, I am 15 and wanted to build a gaming PC soon, Is going to be my first build and wanted to get someone
who knows more about computer.

 

[TheInfoLearner]

Lots of places to improve.

Can you edit my build
and post the link
(under $700)

 

[skittle]

Why is this in Linux forum?

 

[envy14tpe]

Lots of places to improve.

Can you edit my build
and post the link
(under $700)

I edited your build and posted it above. It's a little more expensive but you'll be able to improve this in the future if you want.

 

[Calnin]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($114.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar MX300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.95 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.84 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.75 @ NCIX US)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA3001RB 14W 2.1ch Speakers ($19.04 @ Amazon)
Total: $707.79

 

[TheInfoLearner]

Lots of places to improve.

Can you edit my build
and post the link
(under $700)

I edited your build and posted it above. It's a little more expensive but you'll be able to improve this in the future if you want.

Thanks, Its Great!

 

[TheInfoLearner]

Lots of places to improve. You can add a good CPU cooler and overclock it. Yet, gaming will be good due to GPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($114.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($78.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($46.13 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.95 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.75 @ NCIX US)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA3001RB 14W 2.1ch Speakers ($19.04 @ Amazon)
Total: $696.38

Ok so i edited some hardware in the computer and like fans but is everything compatible?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NPQwmG / http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/by_merchant/

 

[Calnin]

I suggest getting rid of the extra fan, and picking that up later on if you really want it. Get a bigger and better PSU, one that'll support a decent overclock. (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9) <<< This is a good one.

 

[envy14tpe]

Questions / Comments
1. Why a network adapter? You can use the Gigabyte one. If you want a wifi adapter then get one with antennas.
2. Instead of spending a lot on CPU cooler just get the 8320 instead.
3. 450W is really low. Get at least 600W so you don't have to worry about not having enough.
3. Get 2x4gb. Dual channel. slightly faster.

This build is $30 more but will give you a better gaming experience and do all other tasks slightly faster.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman ZM-Z9 U3 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($67.81 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($46.13 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Aerocool Shark 82.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($15.84 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $726.66

 

[TheInfoLearner]

Questions / Comments
1. Why a network adapter? You can use the Gigabyte one. If you want a wifi adapter then get one with antennas.
2. Instead of spending a lot on CPU cooler just get the 8320 instead.
3. 450W is really low. Get at least 600W so you don't have to worry about not having enough.
3. Get 2x4gb. Dual channel. slightly faster.

This build is $30 more but will give you a better gaming experience and do all other tasks slightly faster.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($78.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman ZM-Z9 U3 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($67.81 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($46.13 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Aerocool Shark 82.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.39 @ Amazon)
Total: $747.50

Why 2 fans?