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GamingNoobster

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I have recently been parts hunting for a PC build, which costs $200. I wanna know if this is a good build to you guys? I have bought the parts already.

Here are the specs:
CPU: Intel Xeon X3430@ 4GHz (w/ Cooler Master Hyper 212X)($8)
RAM: 16GB(4GBx4)DDR3-1333/1600 [KINGMAX(1333), Team Elite Plus(1600)]($43)
MOBO: ASUS P7H55-M ($22)
GPU: Sapphire Dual-X AMD Radeon R9 270X 2GB OC($67)
PSU: Corsair CX500(80+)($24)(traded from old Raidmax 450W)
HDD: WD Black 250GB HDD($13)
CASE: Free old Dell case($0)

TOTAL: $184

 
I am hoping this is for retro games because for modern games it will not do well with that cpu. DId you verify the rams works together as mixing can be problematic and the further the specs are apart usually the higher the chance they won't play well together. A 450w psu for $10 sounds like a structure fire waiting to happen, whats the make and model.
 
If you can 100% guarantee that the CPU will work on that motherboard, then it's a decent deal. You may run into issues plugging the front panel connections (buttons/LEDs) on the case into the motherboard- most Dell chassis are proprietary plug styles. You may also run into issues with the motherboard mount points on the chassis as well- Dell really likes their proprietary stuff.
The older platform will show its age running newer games and heavy threaded software (ram performance wasn't great on those older platforms), but if you're not too concerned about speed, it's a good price.

P.S.- You may need ECC ram to get that CPU to work.
 


That was my exact first thought as well. Logisys, Diablotek, Chiefmax, etc.. all known to kill hardware and roast marshmallows. A PSU is something you never skimp out on and is actually the most important part of a good build.
 
then what will you do then... With that budget... Only low profile card fits in the sff tower, I would want a 1050 but budget is too small.

And R9 270 is ~ $200-300 for new. Ebay/craigslist may find better deals in that case.
 


Ram support would be upto the motherboard not CPU. Those parts are from when the memory controller was still on the motherboard instead of the cpu.
 


Enjoy it while it lasts, try not to run the system unsupervised, keep a fire extinguisher close and make sure your home owners/renters insurance is upto date.
 
I've only had a cheap power supply once on an OC'd Celeron 300a. Turned the machine on one day after about 6 months of ownership and went to the bathroom. Next thing I knew I heard popping noises and smelled smoke. Ran back into my bedroom and the PC was on fire around the power supply. I took the machine into my local computer shop (after unplugging everything and putting out the fire) to see if any of the hardware was salvageable. Literally almost every IC and capacitor had popped on my MB as well as almost every component connected to it. The only thing that ironically survived was the RAM. The repair shop said the power supply short circuited, sending 12 volts down the 5 volt rails.

Moral of the story, spend extra on a good power supply right away or expect to pay much more down the road.
 
Id say you did alright for $200 in all honesty.
That old xeon at 4ghz is about the equivalent of a 2400 at a push, so it's not a bad pairing with a 270x at all.

You're using a cx500 now instead of the raidmax ??

These guys weren't joking about raidmax quality - they honestly are that bad - ive seen 2 burn up personally & take the whole system with them
 
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