First Build Help

[MC10800]

Planning on building my own PC for gaming/ work, first ever build. Need help on checking whether components will work together( I have done some research but I just want to be sure).

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
Motherboard: Asus M5AL8L - M/USB3
Memory (RAM): 4GB Corsair Vengeance (x2?)
Graphics Card: ?
Storage (Hard Drive): ?
PSU: Corsair Builder Series CXM 600w
Case: Mars Midi ATX (Comes with an extra 2 LED fans)
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 or 64bit?
Optical Drive:?
Already got a monitor

Any questions marks, please add what you think I should get. Budget around £450 - £500. Should start purchasing shortly.

 

[ssimpss]

Check out pc part picker unless you are going to be over clocking stock coolers are normally enough. As for your software get some OEM software off amazon dirt cheap. il have a look and see what i come up with.

 

[Blaise170]

Unless you were just wanting that case, I'd suggest these parts instead:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (£82.99 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£54.15 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory (£39.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.99 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7790 2GB Video Card (£123.32 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Zalman Z5 ATX Mid Tower Case (£34.02 @ Dabs)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply (£48.64 @ CCL Computers)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£12.78 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£68.39 @ Aria PC)
Total: £500.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-14 17:28 BST+0100)

 

[animal]

I agree with ssimpss regarding pcpartpicker.com (or something similar since you are in the UK), but to give applicable suggestions I/we would need to know how intensive a gaming machine are you wanting and what kind of "work" will the machine be used for? Since you are unsureabout your GPU, I would hold off on picking a PSU until you have a better idea of what your system demands will be (just be sure to stick with a reputable top tier PSU manufacturer such as Corsair, Seasonic, Antec, XFX, etc.).

 

[MC10800]

I agree with ssimpss regarding pcpartpicker.com (or something similar since you are in the UK), but to give applicable suggestions I/we would need to know how intensive a gaming machine are you wanting and what kind of "work" will the machine be used for? Since you are unsureabout your GPU, I would hold off on picking a PSU until you have a better idea of what your system demands will be (just be sure to stick with a reputable top tier PSU manufacturer such as Corsair, Seasonic, Antec, XFX, etc.).

Mainly college work, like photoshop,visual basic, fireworks, then the normal word powerpoint. Most of the time offline games, like bioshock and gta, that kind of stuff. But I occasionally play garrys mod online.

 

[ssimpss]

Ok heres what I got. First welcome to the darkside we have better graphics. The link below is a posable build the reason I did not include and OS is this go on to amazon look at OME software there I can often be cheaper than what part picker comes up with. But here is the link make sure you look at reviews benchmarks ect all these part are 100% compatible. I am an Intel/nvida guy so you may be able to get a better AMD processor as I am unsure about there products

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1DEc3

 

[MC10800]

Ok heres what I got. First welcome to the darkside we have better graphics. The link below is a posable build the reason I did not include and OS is this go on to amazon look at OME software there I can often be cheaper than what part picker comes up with. But here is the link make sure you look at reviews benchmarks ect all these part are 100% compatible. I am an Intel/nvida guy so you may be able to get a better AMD processor as I am unsure about there products

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1DEc3

Ok, but I really like the look of the case I found, plus I dont want to be spending over £50 on a case really. Heres the link to the one I found on eBay.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121070586572?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Or is it just not compatible?

 

[ssimpss]

Ok heres what I got. First welcome to the darkside we have better graphics. The link below is a posable build the reason I did not include and OS is this go on to amazon look at OME software there I can often be cheaper than what part picker comes up with. But here is the link make sure you look at reviews benchmarks ect all these part are 100% compatible. I am an Intel/nvida guy so you may be able to get a better AMD processor as I am unsure about there products

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1DEc3

Ok, but I really like the look of the case I found, plus I dont want to be spending over £50 on a case really. Heres the link to the one I found on eBay.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121070586572?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Or is it just not compatible?

Sweet looking case but i have been working on PC for 8 years and when you load up a mid tower case with 2 gpus an after market cooler for your cpu 4 ram sticks and a couple of extra fans not only is your airflow severely restricted but you have no room to work. But thats just my own personal preference a good full tower case is an investment the one I use has lasted me through 3 different build and cost me £80. The only reason I am getting a new one is I want an E-ATX mobo.

 

[MC10800]

Ok heres what I got. First welcome to the darkside we have better graphics. The link below is a posable build the reason I did not include and OS is this go on to amazon look at OME software there I can often be cheaper than what part picker comes up with. But here is the link make sure you look at reviews benchmarks ect all these part are 100% compatible. I am an Intel/nvida guy so you may be able to get a better AMD processor as I am unsure about there products

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1DEc3

Ok, but I really like the look of the case I found, plus I dont want to be spending over £50 on a case really. Heres the link to the one I found on eBay.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121070586572?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Or is it just not compatible?

Sweet looking case but i have been working on PC for 8 years and when you load up a mid tower case with 2 gpus an after market cooler for your cpu 4 ram sticks and a couple of extra fans not only is your airflow severely restricted but you have no room to work. But thats just my own personal preference a good full tower case is an investment the one I use has lasted me through 3 different build and cost me £80. The only reason I am getting a new one is I want an E-ATX mobo.

Fair enough then, anyway id be able to get a full tower case cheaper than £50 or not, because thats what im limited to

 

[ssimpss]

Fair enough then, anyway id be able to get a full tower case cheaper than £50 or not, because thats what im limited to[/quotemsg]

For sure any money you can save on your case means more for the important stuff

 

[Blaise170]

Fair enough then, anyway id be able to get a full tower case cheaper than £50 or not, because thats what im limited to

For sure any money you can save on your case means more for the important stuff
[/quotemsg]

Don't completely skimp on your case, if you get a really cheap one you can end up having your build fall apart on you.