PC Build Revision

[Jakeleebob]

Hello Toms, I think I've finally finalized my PC build on pcpartpicker. Here's the build itself http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Jakeleebob/saved/4eE6
and here's the monitor, OS and peripherals
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Jakeleebob/saved/4tfA

I'm already a bit over budget so if there are any suggestions try not to make them overly expensive, I'm actually trying to cut down the price if possible. Anyway thanks as always and I'm looking forward to building this thing.

 

[Onus]

Unfortunately, I'm going to suggest that you spend a little more on your motherboard. The one you have chosen appears on https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AgN1D79Joo7tdE9xMUFlMEVWeFhuckJEVF9aMmtpUFE&gid=0 as being unsuitable for overclocking due to VRM issues.
Fortunately, you can probably save the difference by getting this Seasonic modular 550W 80+ Gold PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119 or the non-modular one for $5 less.

 

[Onus]

I see you're spending a LOT on keyboard and mouse. Unless you are particularly enamored of those specific choices, you can get good alternatives for a lot less. Put some of the difference into some better speakers, at least 2.1.
Mechanical keyboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823816015&ignorebbr=1 for $90
Laser mouse with tilt wheel for extra functions: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104328 for $30.

$50 speakers: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121034&ignorebbr=1

 

[Jakeleebob]

Unfortunately, I'm going to suggest that you spend a little more on your motherboard. The one you have chosen appears on https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AgN1D79Joo7tdE9xMUFlMEVWeFhuckJEVF9aMmtpUFE&gid=0 as being unsuitable for overclocking due to VRM issues.
Fortunately, you can probably save the difference by getting this Seasonic modular 550W 80+ Gold PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119 or the non-modular one for $5 less.

How about the Asus M5A97 R2.0? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a97r20

 

[Onus]

That's a much better board, yes.

Edit: ...as long as it isn't the LE. More power phases are better, but for the FX-6300 it should be fine.

 

[Jakeleebob]

I see you're spending a LOT on keyboard and mouse. Unless you are particularly enamored of those specific choices, you can get good alternatives for a lot less. Put some of the difference into some better speakers, at least 2.1.
Mechanical keyboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823816015&ignorebbr=1 for $90
Laser mouse with tilt wheel for extra functions: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104328 for $30.

$50 speakers: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121034&ignorebbr=1

those Razer items I'll be accumulating over the next few years, I won't be ordering those with the initial build.

 

[maurelie]

Hi,
Here is a revision on your build. It had to many overpriced and unbalanced hardware.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($112.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($209.99 @ TigerDirect)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 Snow White ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $674.60
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-29 12:45 EDT-0400)

 

[Jakeleebob]

That's a much better board, yes.

Well thanks for the help not sure about the psu though I might just fork up the extra cash for the one I previously choose, from what i'm reading the SeaSonic is only semi modular and has a noticeable fan. I'm going for a quiet as possible build here.

 

[Jakeleebob]

Hi,
Here is a revision on your build. It had to many overpriced and unbalanced hardware.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($112.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($209.99 @ TigerDirect)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 Snow White ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $674.60
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-29 12:45 EDT-0400)

I'll have to go over this later as I have limited time, I'd prefer to keep the case though just personal preference.

 

[Onus]

I don't believe you'll hear the fan. I have some of the Seasonic Gold PSUs (not that wattage, but I believe they use the same fan), and they are silent. As to being semi-modular, only those cables you WILL need (20+4 motherboard and 4+4 CPU) are permanent.

The XFX PSU is also built by Seasonic though, and would be a solid choice too. They do have modular versions.

 

[Jakeleebob]

I see you're spending a LOT on keyboard and mouse. Unless you are particularly enamored of those specific choices, you can get good alternatives for a lot less. Put some of the difference into some better speakers, at least 2.1.
Mechanical keyboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823816015&ignorebbr=1 for $90
Laser mouse with tilt wheel for extra functions: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104328 for $30.

$50 speakers: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121034&ignorebbr=1

Also, I have a 7.1 surround sound head set and already have a nice iPhone docking station for music, so i'm just getting cheap speakers for when I need multiple people to hear something.