First ever build

[Zabulius]

Hello there, thanks for looking into my thread. I am working on setting up my first PC build. So far the only thing set in stone in this build is the case as I already have it. I am looking to keep the total around $1000 so this build fits nicely into that right now. Just want to make sure everything looks alright and will be compatible. If you have any suggestions or comments, please offer them! Thanks.

http://pcpartpicker.com/b/KAl

 

[RazerZ]

The ram seems overpriced, try to get a pair around $70. Also your case is black blue and white, so the red msi mobo and asus r9 270 wouldn't match the color scheme. I would go for an extreme 4 mobo, and a gigabyte version of the graphics card.

 

[Shocking777]

So i am assuming the case is not in your budget?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD80V2 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($170.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - OEM (64-bit) ($137.97 @ OutletPC)
Total: $969.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-05 14:56 EST-0500)

 

[Zabulius]

Yes I already have the case so the cost of that is not an issue. Razer thanks for the advice on the color scheme but it's honestly not something I am concerned with. You would recommend Gigabyte over Asus for the graphics card tho?

 

[Zabulius]

Shocking thanks for posting that build. I have a question concerning RAM, does 1x8 or 2x4 etc. make a difference in any performance?

 

[tyranthoth]

With a $1000 to spend I would go with something like this:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2w9QL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2w9QL/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2w9QL/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($185.66 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE82 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $863.59
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-05 15:15 EST-0500)

 

[Rafeed Iqbal]

With a $1000 to spend I would go with something like this: PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2w9QL

hmm, why doesn't the hdd have a price? good build.

i dont think op wants to oc, so:

BTW/P.S.:2x8 is better/has more bandwidth. your build is fine. if the cases cost is not counted i'd make these changes :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($197.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $985.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-05 15:36 EST-0500)

 

[tyranthoth]

hmm, why doesn't the hdd have a price? good build.

Ha just noticed that myself don't know why it didn't carry over but it's in the total

 

[Shocking777]

Well 2x4 Ram will be better but 1x8 will have room for you to go up to 32 GB if you need it