First PC build, What do you think about this? :) (R9 290x, FX 8350, ...)

[StevenBezarius]

Hello Experts!

I just decided to go with PC over console and started my build, here in my country (Costa Rica) is almost imposible to find good pc parts, so I had to work with what I had, please tell me what do you think about it?

Thanks BTW! 😀

Here is what I have planed:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dtgwCJ

note: I already have the R9 290x but is a OEM (there is no OEM option in the partpicker so I chose diamond)
I want to know if it would be necesary to use that case or if a A31 would work the same (there is aprox 130$ diference between them here), would the 290x fit in there?
Also, Are the HDD and SSD I chose fine? I dont know nothing about HDD or SSD
Also, Would it be worth going for 8350 over 8320? (kind of an AMD fan 😛 )
What do you think about the PSU? would it be enough for all that?
Also I would like to hear suggestions about cooling options, if possible

I want this pc 90% for gaming, and if possible I would like to go for the triple screen setup with eyefinity, to play most newer games and also old games like Bioshock or Skyrim, so I would like to know what do you think?

Aside from "MercadoLibre.co.cr" the only two places that sell computer parts here are:
http://www.pckernelshop.com/
http://www.compuavatar.com/

I dont mean to tell you to go there, it´s just in case... (CRC 545 = 1 $)


Thanks for any suggestion or comment regarding the build, just a "well done!" or a "totally wrong", would be enough, but if possible, I would like to know why I am kind of in a budget so that´s like my limit on money, but I may be able to go a little over if it is truly necesary

Once Again thanks!!!! 😀

 

[tiny voices]

No reason to get the 8350 over the 8320. They are the same CPU with different clock speeds. A simple .5ghz overclock will turn an 8320 into an 8350.

The PSU you chose is not good quality. Replace it for a 750w unit from antec, XFX, Seasonic.

 

[StevenBezarius]

No reason to get the 8350 over the 8320. They are the same CPU with different clock speeds. A simple .5ghz overclock will turn an 8320 into an 8350.

The PSU you chose is not good quality. Replace it for a 750w unit from antec, XFX, Seasonic.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Would a XFX PRO850W do the trick? or should I keep searching?

Also, that .5ghz would not affect gaming at all? 🙁
As I plan on playing with 3 monitors (and I know it will be hard to do) I dont want to lack on anything that may affect (reasonably) on the FPS´s

Thanks again! 😀

 

[tiny voices]

That XFx is a VERY good unit! It will work perfectly.

IF you are playing on three monitors, I recommend an i5 4690k. If that is not in the budget, and you DO NOT plan to overclock, then the 8350 is your best bet.

 

[IRONBATMAN]

I highly recommend modular power supplies. They will save you A LOT of time and effort. The XFX XTR 650W Full Modular Edition would be a great choice.

If I'm not wrong, I believe the R9 290x is 2 R9 280x on the same PCB, crossfired. If so, then games that don't support crossfire would only use the single r9 280x chip.

And as for the case, I would recommend Corsair or NZXT cases. They are a lot easier to build with.

 

[tiny voices]

No the 290x is its own single GPU. Not related to the 280x AT ALL.

 

[IRONBATMAN]

sorry...
I think I was referring to the HD 7990 "-_-

 

[StevenBezarius]

Thanks I will have all that in mind, I will consider switching to a 8320 and buy the 850W XFX PSU with the money left

Also a couple of questions, would the MoBo I chose work well? I see the Crosshair V Formula-Z everywhere with this build, but it is like 500$ and it´s totally out of my budget, So, is it really necesary? or would the Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX sufice?

Also, Any recommendation on cooling? I have heard that the 290x heats a lot and I am afraid it may damage the other components (kind of a newbie here D: )

 

[tiny voices]

No the 290x will not damage anything. Don't worry about that.

For the motherboard, you do not need that crazy board at all. The board you are looking at is perfectly fine.

 

[StevenBezarius]

No the 290x will not damage anything. Don't worry about that.

For the motherboard, you do not need that crazy board at all. The board you are looking at is perfectly fine.

Thank you very much for your help, My new PC is on its way! 😀