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This is my first build and I need some opinions

aeko97

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Hello guys. I've been wondering about building my own computer for a while now and I've been searching about parts, compatibility of the parts and performance, prices, etc...
I'm not looking forward to spend a lot of money because I honestly don't have a lot to spend on it but I made a build for around 540€ and althought I think I know a few things I still have doubts and I need some opinions so here is the build:
CPU : AMD FX-6300 Black Edition 3.5 GHz (6-core) 14MB Cache (AM3 socket)
CPU COOLER : Raijintek Aidos Heatpipe CPU Cooler 92mm
MOBO : ASRock 970 Pro3 2.0 (AM3 socket)
GPU : Asus Radeon R7 360 OC 2GB GDDR5 PCI-E
RAM : Kingston DDR3 HyperX FURY Black 2x4GB 1866MHz Cas10
HDD : Seagate Barracuda 1TB SATAIII 64MB (6GB/s)
PSU : Nox Urano SX 500w
CASE : BitFenix Nova - Black
DRIVER : Asus Green DVD-Writer Sata Black Retail - DRW-24F1ST

I'm looking forward to play older games and games that are not so heavy such as World of Warcraft (older expansions), Counter Strike: Source, Counter Strike: Global Offensive and perhaps League of Legends. Maybe try out some more recent games but I'm not looking forward to a crazy gaming experience with high quality on those games. Low settings and 60 fps would do the job for me. I have a 18"5 screen so I'd play with low resolutions. Thanks in advance guys!
 
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This build is great and you are on the right track but I found a couple things you should change. Your PSU doesn't seem very reliable so I would go for a Corsair Brand! I'll leave a link to the PSU I recommend. Also this is only an option but I would change the CPU cooler to a Cooler Master brand that is also respected and alot of gamers use it , I will also leave a link below for two I would recommend. Be sure to select an answer when you find it so others with this same question will find this forum to find the answer. If you have any other PC concerning questions feel free to private message me.

PSU I recommend : http://www.corsair.com/en/vs-seriestm-vs550-550-watt-power-supply

CPU Coolers I recommend ...
This build is great and you are on the right track but I found a couple things you should change. Your PSU doesn't seem very reliable so I would go for a Corsair Brand! I'll leave a link to the PSU I recommend. Also this is only an option but I would change the CPU cooler to a Cooler Master brand that is also respected and alot of gamers use it , I will also leave a link below for two I would recommend. Be sure to select an answer when you find it so others with this same question will find this forum to find the answer. If you have any other PC concerning questions feel free to private message me.

PSU I recommend : http://www.corsair.com/en/vs-seriestm-vs550-550-watt-power-supply

CPU Coolers I recommend : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103108&cm_re=cpu_cooler-_-35-103-108-_-Product or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&cm_re=cpu_cooler-_-35-103-099-_-Product
 
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Hello PrivilegeYT.
I might be a little naive about brands and such, I just picked what I thought that would be the best for the budget I had but I think I can stretch it a little to get greater performance. I will buy my parts on a local store and the ones you suggested will increase the price I will pay by 20 euros or so but that's no big deal. Oh, I'll pick the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo as I've heard of it before a couple times but never really paid the attention it deserved. Thanks a lot for the suggestions, your help was very useful! I will keep the other parts and just change the PSU and the CPU cooler to the ones you suggested.
By the way, I was thinking about adding some case coolers/fans later on when I can and I came across these and I wanted to know your opinion on those: Cooler Master Silencio FP 120mm 3Pin (I'd get 2 or 3).
 


Perfect Ninja like fans and will also keep the inside at a good and safe temp. Be sure to select an answer when you find it so others with this same question will find this forum to find the answer. If you have any other PC concerning questions feel free to private message me.
 

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