Feedback on a build

[NickInternational]

This is my backup pc build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bF88bj
Any thoughts or comments on the build?

 

[RCFProd]

What's the seperate 4 modules of 4GB RAM all about? Didn't you buy in sets?

 

[logainofhades]

Is this something that you are looking to buy, or have already built? I would not recommend it, if you have bought nothing.

 

[NickInternational]

Is this something that you are looking to buy, or have already built? I would not recommend it, if you have bought nothing.

I bought everything besides the cooler, case, and ssd

 

[logainofhades]

That's unfortunate, as that is not a very good build, for the money being spent.

 

[natcha12]

You really need some good advice here

First of all the normal DDR3 speed is now 1600hz, 1333 is pathetic compared to your 1k budget, not having even heard of the brand Super Talent is also not a good sign

Next up, you do not want 5400 RPM hard drives, that's the speed of the one in my laptop and is now outdated and pretty much similarly priced to the 7200 versions

What is the aim for this PC?

I made some changes keeping the same general build, just changing the hdd/ssd and ram

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor ($115.99 @ Jet)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($69.88 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB RS Video Card ($279.64 @ Amazon)
Case: DIYPC DIY-G5-BK ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE82 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($98.99 @ My Choice Software)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12B redux-1200 PWM 59.1 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.48 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12B redux-1200 59.1 CFM 120mm Fan ($15.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12B redux-1200 59.1 CFM 120mm Fan ($15.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12B redux-1200 59.1 CFM 120mm Fan ($15.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12B redux-1200 59.1 CFM 120mm Fan ($15.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1128.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-01 15:54 EST-0500

 

[Corwin65]

Unfortunately you'd have been better off with a different build depending on your usage.

For gaming, a Skylake build would give better performance, even an i3.

That platform is dead.

You should have bought your RAM in a kit instead of individual sticks. Also better quality.

Your HD selections are strange and slow and a 7200 RPM one would be much better.

Better quality SSD also would not have cost much.

Sorry for sounding like i'm being a jerk, but just sharing my 2 cents as asked.

Next build, ask first as there are some really amazing people that can work wonders with a budget.

 

[NickInternational]

I had the mobo, cpu, hdds, and psu sitting around and decided to build a pc. Can't do much with only $250 extra.

 

[Corwin65]

I had the mobo, cpu, hdds, and psu sitting around and decided to build a pc. Can't do much with only $250 extra.

That changes a lot.

Still, a few better choices could have been made.

 

[logainofhades]

I had the mobo, cpu, hdds, and psu sitting around and decided to build a pc. Can't do much with only $250 extra.

That makes far more sense, as to why you used what you did. I have built rigs, using parts I have had lying around too. Change the SSD to a Crucial MX300. Cooler supplied thermal compound is plenty good enough. Cryorig H5 Ultimate is cheaper, and a better, cooler.