I need ideas and thoughts on this build please!

[zfancy5]

Will all of this fit good in the case i have selected and will the power supply work ok with everything? Thanks guys!
Thoughts and ideas are welcome! trying to stay below $700.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2QnA3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2QnA3/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2QnA3/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($114.47 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.39 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $678.77

 

[ACTechy]

That's a decent little budget machine you got there, nothing I'd really change (which is rare 😉)

It will all fit just fine in that case. The 210 takes a 160mm tall CPU cooler and the EVO is 159mm. And good call on the low-profile memory, will make the EVO fit even easier.

Cheers

 

[zfancy5]

That's a decent little budget machine you got there, nothing I'd really change (which is rare 😉)

It will all fit just fine in that case. The 210 takes a 160mm tall CPU cooler and the EVO is 159mm. And good call on the low-profile memory, will make the EVO fit even easier.

Cheers

Thanks man! This will be my first build and im really excited. I know a little about computers but was wondering how hard is it really to build this? Are the steps easy to find online and such?

 

[ACTechy]

Thanks man! This will be my first build and im really excited. I know a little about computers but was wondering how hard is it really to build this? Are the steps easy to find online and such?

Not that hard at all. Trickiest thing will be mounting your 212 EVO, but take your time and you'll get it. There are probably about a billion "how to build a pc" videos on YouTube, but I'd recommend watching a build guide from LinusTechTips or another reputable source that will teach as they build.

 

[jnkweaver]

It really depends on how long you intend to use the computer. The Builder series (CX) uses cheaper parts especially the capacitors. I would spend the extra $20-30 and get the XFX 550W.

 

[zfancy5]

Thanks man! This will be my first build and im really excited. I know a little about computers but was wondering how hard is it really to build this? Are the steps easy to find online and such?

Not that hard at all. Trickiest thing will be mounting your 212 EVO, but take your time and you'll get it. There are probably about a billion "how to build a pc" videos on YouTube, but I'd recommend watching a build guide from LinusTechTips or another reputable source that will teach as they build.

Ok sweet. One more question. Would this tower case work with the setup?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-vn400a1w2n I love the window it has and its actually cheaper cause the other case uses Prime which i don't have. Thanks!

 

[ACTechy]

Ok sweet. One more question. Would this tower case work with the setup?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-vn400a1w2n I love the window it has and its actually cheaper cause the other case uses Prime which i don't have. Thanks!

Yeah, it's actually got even more space inside, judging my its specs.

 

[zfancy5]

Ok sweet. One more question. Would this tower case work with the setup?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-vn400a1w2n I love the window it has and its actually cheaper cause the other case uses Prime which i don't have. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/8gb-pc3-12800-ddr3-desktop-memory/1397327.p?id=1219051117285&skuId=1397327&st=categoryid$abcat0506000&cp=1&lp=5#tab=reviews
Like this piece of ram for example ^^Thanks!

Yeah, it's actually got even more space inside, judging my its specs.

Ok yeah thats what i thought just figured id ask. And for the memory whats the difference getting
A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 versus one 8g stick of ram? Arent they usually around the same price or no? That way i could get another stick in the future if i wanted to.

 

[zfancy5]

It really depends on how long you intend to use the computer. The Builder series (CX) uses cheaper parts especially the capacitors. I would spend the extra $20-30 and get the XFX 550W.

Would the one really just crap the bucket though? I plan on using it for 2-3 years before upgrading at all.

 

[jnkweaver]

2-3 years? then that will be a perfectly acceptable choice.

 

[zfancy5]

2-3 years? then that will be a perfectly acceptable choice.

I mean how long could this setup last running games at max settings? I know its probably kinda hard to tell but if you had to guess what would you think?

 

[jnkweaver]

Max settings? Probably 18 months. High settings probably 2-3 years. Medium probably 3-5 years. Just a guess

 

[zfancy5]

Max settings? Probably 18 months. High settings probably 2-3 years. Medium probably 3-5 years. Just a guess

Oh ok thats do able then. Im honestly mainly using this to play Wow, GW2, DayZ, and ESO. No BF, GTA or any game like that. Thats what my PS4 is for.

 

[ACTechy]

Max settings? Probably 18 months. High settings probably 2-3 years. Medium probably 3-5 years. Just a guess

It's impossible and a little ridiculous to give a life expectancy to a PSU, come on now. I've used CX units in several builds that have yet to have a single issue. I'm not saying that they're not budget units (clearly they are), but you can't put a lifespan on something without some well-researched data to point to. OP may very well get many, many years on that power supply.

 

[jnkweaver]

Yes thats true. And there might even be an Logisys unit out there that will last too but that isn't the way to bet. I never recommend buying the cheaper units. People are willing to pay $500-$2000 to build their rigs but are unwilling to pay the extra $20-$45 to get a quality psu. Just never makes any sense to me.

 

[jnkweaver]

If you look the question was how long he could run games at max settings with his rgg. That was the question I was answering not how long the psu would last.

 

[caliballz]

I would recommend getting the ASUS M5A97 R2.0 (non-LE version)

The ASUS M5A97 R2.0 LE doesn't have a VRM heatsink & it lacks a USB 3.0 header. The LE only has a 4pin power socket for cpu power, while the non-LE has all these things and an 8pin power socket for a CPU. SPDIF sound is provided as a motherboard header instead of a back-panel connector, and it has 3 audio jacks rather than 6 (same sound codec though).

It's worth the extra $20

Edit: I just noticed your case doesn't have front-facing USB 3.0, so I guess that bit doesn't apply to your build :V

 

[ACTechy]

If you look the question was how long he could run games at max settings with his rgg. That was the question I was answering not how long the psu would last.

Ah gotcha, couldn't tell when it stopped being about how that power supply would last to how long the whole rig would last, my bad.

We're definitely on the same page about not skimping on PSU though. I just tend to think CX, while being budget, are pretty decent units from my experience.

Cheers

 

[ACTechy]

this is the only change i'd make just for the sake of investing/future upgrading purposes.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($114.47 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.39 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $668.78
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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just my 2 cents otherwise great build. I know you won't see much of a performance leap from the 760 to 770 but its still better no matter how you look at it.

I wouldn't pair 4GB of memory with a GTX 770...and you didn't include a power supply. OPs build is more balanced.