This build all good to go?

[bolderman123]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/RZsTTW

I think I've done the best I can within my budget. Any other recommendations?

 

[utgotye]

Buy a matched set of RAM (2x4GB) if you can.

 

[bolderman123]

Yeh I was reading into something, does it still run dual channel or something like that. Will it not be as fast as if I was to buy a 2x4gb kit instead of two separate sticks

 

[MystoPigz]

All the parts are compatible. However, I recommend getting an aftermarket CPU cooler and a better quality power supply. Try the EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W Modular 80+ Gold power supply. Otherwise, solid build!

 

[bolderman123]

Thanks mysto just one more thing. Is the other psu essential? I dont plan to do much upgrading in the future so is the 500w good enough? I might pick up ther hyper 212 in the future. Is the gigabyte a good overclocker?

 

[envy14tpe]

If you want to stick with AMD cpu then go 8320. Then prepare to overclock one day.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (£108.13 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£46.15)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£39.78 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£40.33 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (£125.00)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case (£41.94 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.40 @ CCL Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) (£15.00)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN781ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (£7.54 @ CCL Computers)
Case Fan: Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan (£3.57 @ Ebuyer)
Monitor: Acer S240HL bd 60Hz 23.6" Monitor
Total: £473.84

 

[MystoPigz]

Thanks mysto just one more thing. Is the other psu essential? I dont plan to do much upgrading in the future so is the 500w good enough? I might pick up ther hyper 212 in the future. Is the gigabyte a good overclocker?

If you are not gaming or video editing, the power supply you picked is fine. The motherboard is good for very low overclocking. If you want more overclocking capability, go for the Asus M5A99FX Pro R2.0. Tell me if that motherboard doesn't fit in you budget.

 

[bolderman123]

Yeh I dont plan to overclock hugely or anything and that mobo is out of my range but I dont think I need it anyway.

 

[bolderman123]

I plan to game but I dont think ill be getting any upgrades it the future so is my psu fine for gaming? I might get the coolermaster hyper212 in the future or a ssd if my psu allows it. I have to keep to amazon however because I live in Ireland an with other sites delivery is so expensive

 

[bolderman123]

More likely I wont pick up the hyper 212 or the ssd though. Is my psu good for gaming then?

 

[MystoPigz]

Yes, your PSU will be fine then.

 

[bolderman123]

Ok thats perfect should I be able to overclock lightly in the future with a 212 or add an ssd in the future?

 

[MystoPigz]

Ok thats perfect should I be able to overclock lightly in the future with a 212 or add an ssd in the future?

Yes.

 

[envy14tpe]

fyi, if you don't overclock then don't buy AMD. Get a i5-4460.

 

[bolderman123]

The i5-4460 is really expensive though

 

[envy14tpe]

Using the 4460 instead of fx cpu, the i5 will last longer, need less power, and perform better.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£139.54 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£43.68 @ Amazon UK)

 

[bolderman123]

Its another 60 pound though I don't have the money I'm afraid, I'll probably buy the hyper 212 evo later on down the road, if you think it will give me a big performance boost?

 

[sora]

Yeh I was reading into something, does it still run dual channel or something like that. Will it not be as fast as if I was to buy a 2x4gb kit instead of two separate sticks

2x4GB sticks will definitely let you run in Dual Channel Memory mode!