My Computer Build. Will it Work?

[lilcolton229]

Hi all, I am very very new to building computers. I have seen someone do it but have never done it my self. Here is a list of the parts I have chosen. Please let me know what you think. And also How do I Get all the drivers for this computer once it is built? Do I need the optical drive or no?
Thank you all for looking at this, I cant wait to hear what you all have to say about it.

Here is the link to my build --> http://pcpartpicker.com/guide/fh9TwP/lilcolton229s-gaming-pc

CPU - AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
Motherboard - MSI 990FXA-GAMING ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard
Memory - A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage - Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card - MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card
Case - Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply - EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive - Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

 

[Rhezner]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dvNX7P

get this if you can go 40$ over budget, it is much better than your PC that you listed.

 

[bsod1]

You can use the Internet to download all required drivers from the motherboard's website. Optical drive is more or less obsolete w/ fast, cheap Internet.

You're using a dead platform. Go for this. Much better CPU and GPU

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card ($204.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $625.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-05 21:55 EDT-0400

 

[lilcolton229]

You can use the Internet to download all required drivers from the motherboard's website. Optical drive is more or less obsolete w/ fast, cheap Internet.

You're using a dead platform. Go for this. Much better CPU and GPU

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card ($204.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $625.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-05 21:55 EDT-0400

Ok thanks for the info. Would the performance be about the same? And sorry about not asking this in the first place, but how do i go about getting the OS on the computer?

 

[Rhezner]

it is definitely worth the extra 40$ to get a 290x and an n200 case

 

[bsod1]

much better

 

[bsod1]

I would get a better case, though.

 

[Rhezner]

the 290x would be a great option, i stick with my build, if you have to go cheaper on your buld you may as well get the i3 4160. And if you have to stick with an i5 then get a 280x not a 380

 

[Rhezner]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=235lvLa35lE

here is the 290x vs 280x

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY2_MFEsANg

280x vs 380

 

[lilcolton229]

So many replies in a short time. the reason i picked the case is because i have 2 of them. Will it still be ok?

 

[bsod1]

Oh, then never mind. Don't spend unnecessarily. 290X > 280X > 380 but price needs to be taken into consideration. Is this the max you're willing to spend?

 

[lilcolton229]

Oh, then never mind. Don't spend unnecessarily. 290X > 280X > 380 but price needs to be taken into consideration. Is this the max you're willing to spend?

Well im wanting to stay at or below 650. but i still dont want to buy another case.

 

[Rhezner]

for like 7% more, my build will perform about 30-50% better in games than a build under 600 with a 380 or 280x. It is worth it IMO

 

[lilcolton229]

for like 7% more, my build will perform about 30-50% better in games than a build under 600 with a 380 or 280x. It is worth it IMO

Well can i use the case I already have with your build?

 

[Rhezner]

yes it will be perfectly fine.

 

[bsod1]

For 650 and below, strictly.
Since you already have that case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.49 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($247.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $639.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-05 22:59 EDT-0400

 

[bsod1]

But if you don't mind going overboard

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.49 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $681.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-05 23:03 EDT-0400

will keep cooler than the 290X for sure

 

[lilcolton229]

Wow im stuck between both of your answers. i like them all. but one other thing, how do i go about getting an os onto the system?

 

[Rhezner]

i think he made a mistake, he probably meant a 290x in the first build, just go with that but get a neo eco. are you including your case in the budget?

 

[lilcolton229]

i think he made a mistake, he probably meant a 290x in the first build, just go with that but get a neo eco. are you including your case in the budget?

No not including the case because i already have one. i just didn't want to waste money on something i already have, Unless its absolutely necessary.

 

[bsod1]

Wow im stuck between both of your answers. i like them all. but one other thing, how do i go about getting an os onto the system?

When there isn't an optical drive, you can use a bootable USB. You get the ISO from the Internet, and load it onto a USB. Else, you can order a USB directly from MS.

 

[Rhezner]

i mean are you including the price of the case in your budget?

 

[bsod1]

Hey, I prefer the 970 over the 290X because it's definitely going to be much cooler and power efficient.

Benchmarks here: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1355?vs=1056

 

[Rhezner]

yeah the gtx 970 is a better GPU than the 290x.

 

[lilcolton229]

Ok, well just so i dont get confused can on of you do a build guide on pcpartpicker? i think i will go with the gtx 970 after all. thanks for the answers. 😀