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[Stylezzpack]

Hi Folks,

I was working on a PC build the last 2 days and I came up with this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Stylezzpack/saved/vTfxFT

So far it seems ok but I might be missing something.
The CPU and Video card are the solid spots and i tried to work the other components around them, aiming for low cost, somewhat good efficiency. I'm on a really tight budget so I tried to cut from wherever possible. It's my first build and I don't want to screw this up. Any opinions on this will be very appreciated.

 

[Stylezzpack]

I changed the hard drive with: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-hua721010kla330
and the memory: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-khx1600c9d3k28gx

 

[sachin agarwalla]

I would like to change the GPU : http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9270xcdfc and PSU: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze. Keeping little extra power will help you with your future upgrade.

 

[Stylezzpack]

Yea i agree about the GPU. The PSU seems a bit pricey tho.
This is the updated version of the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Stylezzpack/saved/2QQKHx

 

[Stylezzpack]

By the way - do I need a cooling for the CPU? I guess it will improve the performance but is it crucial? The processor itself has some cooling.

 

[tiny voices]

No it will not improve performance. If you are not overclocking, you do not need an aftermarket cooler.

I recommend an XFX550 PSU. It is MUCH better quality and can handle MUCH higher end GPUs than that bottom budget EVGA. the PSU is the most important part of a PC BY FAR.

 

[sachin agarwalla]

By the way - do I need a cooling for the CPU? I guess it will improve the performance but is it crucial? The processor itself has some cooling.

You can go with a aftermarket air cooler. I always prefer aftermarket air cooler over the cooler that comes with the processor. It provide better cooling. Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO ( http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2 ) is one of the best after market cooler available.

CPU Cooler never increase the performance. It will help to keep the temp down. Which is good for the CPU.