My First (Budget) PC Build

[A_Combi_Stick]

Hey everyone I am doing my first PC build and I have a budget of $600 (excluding peripherals) and I just wanted to know if this is a decent build.

Would I need a bigger power supply or will this be sufficient?
I may overclock which is why I purchased the after market cooler, but I am curious as to whether or not the power supply could handle this?

Thanks!

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[CTurbo]

This would be much better.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WQyhmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WQyhmG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Rosewill RIKB-11002 Wired Slim Keyboard ($9.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-M6800 Wired Optical Mouse ($10.86 @ NCIX US)
Total: $780.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available



That psu has to go for sure. The psu is one thing you cannot cheap out on. I also don't recommend the 2 year old FXs anymore. The i3 is faster most of the time and it's way more future proof since you could upgrade to a 5th gen Intel.

 

[jaraldo]

Hey,

I'd get this motherboard instead as it's cheaper and better.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970aud3p

I'd get this PSU as it's better quality.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012
If you are going to overclock, you might want an even better one, a 550w.

 

[A_Combi_Stick]

This would be much better.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WQyhmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WQyhmG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Rosewill RIKB-11002 Wired Slim Keyboard ($9.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-M6800 Wired Optical Mouse ($10.86 @ NCIX US)
Total: $780.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available



That psu has to go for sure. The psu is one thing you cannot cheap out on. I also don't recommend the 2 year old FXs anymore. The i3 is faster most of the time and it's way more future proof since you could upgrade to a 5th gen Intel.

Thanks for your input, I have heard that Corsair makes reliable power supply units which is why I chose that one and it also comfortably powers all the components according to the estimated usage so why would this PSU not be a good choice? I'm new to this so I appreciate all the help!

 

[A_Combi_Stick]

Hey,

I'd get this motherboard instead as it's cheaper and better.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970aud3p

I'd get this PSU as it's better quality.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012
If you are going to overclock, you might want an even better one, a 550w.

What gives that motherboard the edge over the one I have chosen, I am new to this so my knowledge is limited thanks for the help!

 

[CTurbo]

Some Corsair psus are very good. Like the AX, GS, HX, RM, and TX series. But some of their units like the CX series are mediocre at best. 430w is pushing it anyway especially if you were planning on overclocking that FX which you would be wanting to since it's has such terrible single core performance.

 

[CTurbo]

His motherboard isn't necessarily better, but it's just as good and it's cheaper so that's a plus. His psu is just the 500w version of the one I recommended.

 

[A_Combi_Stick]

Some Corsair psus are very good. Like the AX, GS, HX, RM, and TX series. But some of their units like the CX series are mediocre at best. 430w is pushing it anyway especially if you were planning on overclocking that FX which you would be wanting to since it's has such terrible single core performance.

Thanks for you help CTurbo I will look for a better PSU at 500W, also is there a reason you recommended the Gskill Ripjaws RAM over the Corsair Vengeance, I have heard good things about both is this just your personal preference?

 

[jaraldo]

His motherboard isn't necessarily better, but it's just as good and it's cheaper so that's a plus. His psu is just the 500w version of the one I recommended.

Actually it's better by a large margin. That asrock for some reason only has 4+1 phase count. It's tricked me before from the "990FX"aswell 😛
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AgN1D79Joo7tdE9xMUFlMEVWeFhuckJEVF9aMmtpUFE&gid=2

The gigabyte I suggested has 8+2 and it's more suited to a 8 core CPU like the 8350.

The 990FX Extreme 4 would have been a good choice though.

 

[CTurbo]

The GSkill and Corsair RAM are equal, but the GSkill is $11 cheaper making it a much better value.

The 620w Antec psu High Current Gamer 80+ Bronze psu for $59 is the cheapest top notch psu on the market right now. If that's too expensive, you should just go with one of the EVGAs mentioned on here.

 

[CTurbo]

Actually it's better by a large margin. That asrock for some reason only has 4+1 phase count. It's tricked me before from the "990FX"aswell 😛
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0Ag...

The gigabyte I suggested has 8+2 and it's more suited to a 8 core CPU like the 8350.

The 990FX Extreme 4 would have been a good choice though.

Wow I knew the Extreme4 had 8+2. I can't believe the Extreme3 is only 4+1. Guess I learned something today.


This is moot point though because I still don't recommend any FX. They are not terrible my any means, they just no longer offer any real advantage over new 4th gen Intels.

 

[A_Combi_Stick]

Thanks guys I really appreciate the help! I'm super excited to start the build, thanks again!

 

[jaraldo]

Yup, totally agree, the FX are becoming very dated. An intel build would be more suited to this budget.

Sometimes if the builder insists on overclocking around the $500-600 range, amd has a place, since there is no i3 to overclock and the 8320 is around the i3 pricing; but that's slowly going away to.

A_Combi_Stick, if you can fit in that Antec it'd be recommend as it's a better quality than the EVGA. The Antec could last you through another rebuild while the EVGA may or may not.

 

[A_Combi_Stick]

Yup, totally agree, the FX are becoming very dated. An intel build would be more suited to this budget.

Sometimes if the builder insists on overclocking around the $500-600 range, amd has a place, since there is no i3 to overclock and the 8320 is around the i3 pricing; but that's slowly going away to.

A_Combi_Stick, if you can fit in that Antec it'd be recommend as it's a better quality than the EVGA. The Antec could last you through another rebuild while the EVGA may or may not.

Yup I just added that to the list instead as it was only like $10-$15 more after the rebate, I appreciate all the help you guys! I think I will stick to the AMD though and see how it goes for me, I have changed a handful of parts for better performance and about the same price, you guys are awesome!

 

[CTurbo]

Now Intel has that awesome little $75 unlocked Pentium for those cheap builds! 4.6ghz!!!

http://www.pcgamer.com/review/intel-pentium-anniversary-edition-g3258-review/

 

[jaraldo]

I'm so excited for it ! xD
Considering upgrading my Ivy bridge budget computer just to test it out. 😛

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-overclocking-performance,3849-7.html

No problem Combi
As much as intel is dominating and considering how old the FX are, they still do an impressive job.
Enjoy your new build!

 

[CTurbo]

Yup I just added that to the list instead as it was only like $10-$15 more after the rebate, I appreciate all the help you guys! I think I will stick to the AMD though and see how it goes for me, I have changed a handful of parts for better performance and about the same price, you guys are awesome!

Well, the FX will work, but keep it mind, it offers NO advantage, and no upgrade path. Your switch over to Intel is inevitable honestly.