My First PC Build

[DrewTN]

I'm currently attempting to build my own pc for gaming and thought it would be best to get some opinions on what I've chosen so far. I'm not trying to build something that will play all games on max graphics, low to mid graphics will suffice for me. Also my budget is around $500. If any of you can assist me by suggesting things like cheaper alternatives for parts I already have, improvements I should make, things I should add, or things I should take away I would be very grateful.

Here's the link to the parts I've chosen so far: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WRnBYJ

If there's any need to know info that I haven't given please let me know.

 

[learningbitbybit]

Sorry if I exceeded your budget :/ But you should want 2 sticks of RAM to enable dual channel operation. Upgraded to a 750 ti.

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

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($93.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Logisys CS369BK ATX Mid Tower Case w/480W Power Supply ($40.04 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.97 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.65 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $535.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-11 03:20 EDT-0400

 

[casvancap]

It is a fine pc but if i where you i would spend a little more on the GPU. it would improve youre preformance drastically for =/- hundred bucks.

 

[DrewTN]

@learningbitbybit Thank you, I wasn't sure if one 8gb stick or two 4gb sticks were better.

@casvancap Is there anything you can suggest?

 

[-HH-]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($93.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.95 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($133.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.05 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $513.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-11 05:16 EDT-0400

 

[casvancap]

@learningbitbybit Thank you, I wasn't sure if one 8gb stick or two 4gb sticks were better.

@casvancap Is there anything you can suggest?

For 100 bucks more you can buy for example a GTX 960 or a R9 280X, those cards are faster and have to possibility for sli/crossfire leter on the road. bassicly you will be more futere proof.

For the RAM go with one 8gig same story, for easy upgrading down the road.

ps. sorry for the bad English

 

[LucoTF]

Don't use bundled power supplies.

 

[LucoTF]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.99 @ Directron)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.29 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 350W ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.97 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($11.59 @ OutletPC)
Total: $497.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-11 05:47 EDT-0400

 

[badboyrog2]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/std7gs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/std7gs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Biostar B85MG Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($131.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.98 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.79 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $567.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-11 10:43 EDT-0400

 

[DrewTN]

Thank you for your responses and thank you for putting together those builds. Something I'm still curious about is whether or not I should go with a single 8gb stick of ram (I plan to add another 8gb stick in the future) or should I go with two 4gb sticks and, if the latter is the case, would it be okay to add another 4gb stick or possibly an 8gb stick to that? Also, I've heard that AMD processors are better for gaming than Intel processors so what are your thoughts on the AMD FX 6300 vs the Intel Core i3-4150?

Thank you in advance to any responses and I'm sorry if some of the questions I'm asking might seem silly or something I should already know. Like the title says, this is my first PC build. =p

 

[LucoTF]

1x8gb is fine, and i3 beats the fx in most games

 

[badboyrog2]

''i3 beats the fx in most games ''

no only that ..its more because intel is the most futur proof setup right now