First PC build

[Ant71598]

I put this together but wanted to make sure everything was compatible. Also is the PSU powerful enough? Im 14 and was also wondering if anybody thinks i'd even be able to assemble it and get it running. Im fairly knowledgeable about the parts of a computer. I was also wondering if you guys think it could run black ops 2 on low or modern warfare 3. Here are the parts -
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemNumber=N82E16813157280
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemNumber=N82E16811147153
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemNumber=N82E16817182277
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemNumber=N82E16819113291
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemNumber=N82E16822148840
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemNumber=N82E16820231311

I had no idea for the graphics card but recommendations would be great.

Thanks in advance

 

[Ant71598]

Also i have a optical drive from an ald PC i could use. I wouldnt like to spend more than $125 on a graphics card if thats possible.

 

[tiny voices]

What is your budget? you can do much better.

 

[Ant71598]

I wouldnt like to go over $700 with the os. Preferrably windows 7 (i hate windows 8) but i might go up to $750.

 

[tiny voices]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 880GM-LE FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $705.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-26 17:48 EST-0500)

 

[michaelwang_99]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-4100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($23.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 650 1GB Video Card ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VM30001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.14 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $483.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-26 17:47 EST-0500)

Of course you will be able to assemble the computer and get it running at 14. I'm currently 13 and I built a gaming computer right before my 13th birthday last year (when I was 12). I was younger and I could even do it!

Here is my build, just to let you know
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6100 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($23.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.00 @ Adorama)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 2GB Video Card
Case: Thermaltake VM100M1W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Ultra 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS72 DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($135.97 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $715.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-26 17:49 EST-0500)

Hope this helps,
Michael

 

[Ant71598]

Wow that was fast thanks. How do i know if im getting a genuine motherboard from amazon? And is micro ATX good or is regular ATX better?

 

[tiny voices]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-4100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($23.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 650 1GB Video Card ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VM30001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.14 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $483.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-26 17:47 EST-0500)

Of course you will be able to assemble the computer and get it running at 14. I'm currently 13 and I built a gaming computer right before my 13th birthday last year (when I was 12). I was younger and I could even do it!

Here is my build, just to let you know
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6100 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($23.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.00 @ Adorama)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 2GB Video Card
Case: Thermaltake VM100M1W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Ultra 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS72 DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($135.97 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $715.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-26 17:49 EST-0500)

Hope this helps,
Michael

Don't get either of these. They have very weak GPU's and won't game past low/ medium settings.

 

[tiny voices]

Wow that was fast thanks. How do i know if im getting a genuine motherboard from amazon? And is micro ATX good or is regular ATX better?

What do you mean genuine motherboard? And mATX and ATX are just sizes. They perform the same.

 

[Ant71598]

Also michaelwang_99 thank you. And i was wondering because my dad doesnt think ill be able to get it running and that i will just waste my money.

 

[tiny voices]

Also michaelwang_99 thank you. And i was wondering because my dad doesnt think ill be able to get it running and that i will just waste my money.

All the parts will work just fine. Everything will be new in box.

 

[Ant71598]

By genuine i mean couldnt i get a poorly made mobo that isnt really an asrock and be out my money? And thanks about ATX

 

[tiny voices]

By genuine i mean couldnt i get a poorly made mobo that isnt really an asrock and be out my money? And thanks about ATX

You will receive the EXACT motherboard pictured. Not a fake.

 

[Ant71598]

Ok thanks for all of your help

 

[tiny voices]

Anytime! Always glad to be able to help.

 

[Ant71598]

One more thing before i buy all of this. Sorry to be a pain but are you sure that all of the parts you suggested will fit in the case you suggested and that they are all compatible.

Thanks again

 

[tiny voices]

Yes, everything will fit and work just fine.

 

[Ant71598]

Ok thanks alot!

 

[tiny voices]

No problem!

 

[Ant71598]

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