My PC build

[xtcmax]

Hello all. I am here to ask for advice about my PC build. I am not looking for something super. My main goal is to play some games and do graphical work, meaning rendering some pictures and photoshop work.

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My current Config:

PC CASE

http://www.outletpc.com/ld9128-zalman-z11-plus-atx-mid-tower-pc-case-with-usb-3.html
Zalman Z11 PLUS ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case with Front Panel USB 3.0 Sale Price: $72.98


MOTHERBOARD

http://www.outletpc.com/hd4138.html
ASUS P8H77-M/CSM Intel LGA1155 Motherboard - HDMI - SATA 6Gb/s - USB3 Sale Price: $99.23


CPU

http://www.outletpc.com/gy5983-intel-core-i5-3570-3-4-ghz-quad-core-cpu.html
Intel Core i5-3570 3.4Ghz Ivy Bridge LGA 1155 Quad-Core Processor Sale Price: $209.98

RAM

http://www.outletpc.com/zj5117.html
G.Skill F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2x4GB) Desktop RAM Sale Price: $76.98

Video Card

http://www.outletpc.com/qb3164-geforce-gtx-660-2gb-gddr5-video-card-pcie-x16.html# Sale Price: $199.98
Gigabyte GV-N660OC-2GD GeForce GTX 660 PCIe x16 2GB GDDR5 Video Card

DVD RW

http://www.outletpc.com/c2327.html
Lite-On iHAS124-04 24x SATA DVDRW DVD Burner Dual Layer Sale Price: $17.98

HARD Drive

http://www.outletpc.com/dx5854-western-digital-caviar-blue-1tb.html
Western Digital WD10EZEX 1TB HDD SATA3 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive Sale Price: $64.98

PSU

CX Series™ Modular CX600M ATX Power Supply — 600 Watt 80 PLUS® Bronze Certified Modular PSU
http://www.corsair.com/en/power-supply-units/cx-series-psu/cx-series-cx600m-modular-atx-power-supply-600-watt-80-plus-bronze-certified-modular-psu.html

SPEAKERS

Logitech Z323 2.1ch 3-Piece Desktop Computer Speakers
http://www.outletpc.com/gg9894.html



PCOUTLET: 622.11
AMAZON: 367.79


In case if anyone is shopping and comparing prices I have updated this post with links and prices.

 

[wtalk2]

1. You might as well scrap that PSU. It is very low end and will probably end up damaging your components. Look into something like a Corsair CX600M or a Antec HCG620M.

2. That card will fit fine in that case.

3. I had that exact video card and I loved it. Cooler was amazing and quiet. It also had amazing performance in gaming for such a low price. I never ran into any problems with lag.

4. That RAM will work fine with your motherboard.

5. Unless your OS drive is a SSD it is just better to have 1 main large drive. If you have two use them both (OS, programs and commonly used stuff on one and rarely used stuff on the other.)

6. If you keep the power supply you have now you may need to buy spare cables but as I said in #1 I HIGHLY suggest you upgrade that power supply to one of the ones I mentioned. They will include all the cables you need.

7. I think it is a great build (Except the power supply). My own system is very similar and I absolutely love it.


Overall I think you should get all the parts you listed and a Corsair CX600 or Antec HCG620M and put it together. You will love it!

 

[DatGuyJude]

1.yes 2.yes 3.yes 4.yes 5.the only case I can see for having separate data and os if if there is an ssd but I guess having them on separate hard drives gives 'growing room' 6.all cables included 7.this build is around the same as mine (I just put an extra £40ish ($65) into the motherboard and CPU and different Ram and hard drives but has the same GPU and similar performance so a very good mid-high-ish pc
Hope this helps

 

[CaptainTom]

I gotta ask why a 660? The 270 is stronger and cheaper...

 

[wtalk2]

@CaptainTom He said he prefers NVidia.

 

[xtcmax]

Thank you for such fast replies and educational comments. I was not sure about the PSU and I will buy what I was advised to get. Once again, thank you very much for helping me.

With respect,
Max.

 

[wtalk2]

Just to give you an idea of your current PSU's quality VS a HCG620M here are some reviews on them:

The Diablotek one is on their 650W PSU but it is almost identical to the 500W.

Diablotek:
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2010/12/17/diablotek_phd650_650w_power_supply_review/9#.UqaTT_RDvAw

HCG620M:
http://www.nikktech.com/main/articles/pc-hardware/power-supplies/197-antec-hcg-620m-620w-power-supply?showall=&start=6

 

[CaptainTom]

@CaptainTom He said he prefers NVidia.

That isn't a reason. Intel, AMD, Nvidia, Via (LOL). It doesn't matter who makes it. A good product is a good product. People really need to grow up...

 

[xtcmax]

I am not sure what 270 card is. If you could give me a full name i will read about it.

 

[CaptainTom]

I am not sure what 270 card is. If you could give me a full name i will read about it.

R9-270X.

 

[xtcmax]

I might be wrong here,but I 've read that Radeon is usually goes on AMD based systems and I am trying to build Intel based PC. Could you educate me on the differences between these two cards please?

 

[CaptainTom]

I might be wrong here,but I 've read that Radeon is usually goes on AMD based systems and I am trying to build Intel based PC. Could you educate me on the differences between these two cards please?

It's a rookie mistake many make. Intel works with anything, AMD works with anything, and Nvidia... I think you can guess the rest.

The R9-270X uses less energy and costs $60 less than the GTX 760 while the 760 is 9% stronger (Almost negligible). That is literally the difference.

On top of that the R9 is "Mantle Ready" which means when BF4 is updated at the end of this year, the R9 will probably perform as well or better than the 760 in that game and in any other mantle game.

P.S. My real advice is to get an FX-8320 and an R9-280X. That would decimate your current config for the same price...

 

[xtcmax]

Oh, wow..Thanks for the info. I will have to think long and hard now...

 

[CaptainTom]

Oh, wow..Thanks for the info. I will have to think long and hard now...

It's one of the few things that are hard to decide on and fun! 😉

 

[xtcmax]

I have decided to go with my original setup, which is Intel-Nvidia. Latest additions are:

2x G.Skill F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2x4GB) Desktop RAM

Corsair CX Series 600 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS Bronze ATX12V/EPS12V 552 Power Supply CX600M

Logitech Z323 2.1ch 3-Piece Desktop Computer Speakers

And now, ladies and gents, I will not be sleeping until it all arrives. I am very excited to build this PC myself.

Thank you for your information, tips and advice.

Max.


p.s. I can not choose the best solution because all of the answers were very helpful and informative.

 

[wtalk2]

Good choice
You will love your system and you won't regret a thing.
You can always private message me if you need any more help