This is my first build

[AndrewPmullins]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39rlP

That there is my build. I like it, but it is almost at the end of my budget. Which is 800 clams or 800,000 grains of sand ;p . But back to real life, I would just like some feedback on this build. I am open to any and all suggests from you. And most importantly what would you build if you only had a budget of 800 skinny minnies?


***yes I mean $800 US dollars. Just making a joke guys 😉 ***

 

[Krasniye]

Alright you have A LOT to change!
First off, take that fan controller off, it's a luxury you REALLY don't need.
Also that GPU is garbage for this build
The 6300? On an $800 build? Really?
You really don't need those fans, the case has them included!

I suggest you take a look at my build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Krasniye/saved/3paf

I'll make you a new part list in the mean time. You're on the right track, it's a shame that your train is going backwards 😛

 

[smorizio]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39xQs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39xQs/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39xQs/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($184.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: nxzt hue ($32.00)
Total: $797.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-14 00:32 EDT-0400)

 

[smorizio]

instead of all those colored fans i got a cheaper windowed case and a nxzt color led unit. the unit does any color you want and does few blinking or soild pattens.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF4ndpBPZoA
with the savings got you a faster gpu.

 

[Krasniye]

Alright, it's $38 over, but it's worth it, I assure you.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39y6A

CPU: FX-8320 3.5ghz (4.0 turbo) 8-core
CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo
MB: Asus M5A97
Memory: Kingston Blu 8gb (2 x 4gb) [Only reason was because this memory and the HDD have a combo deal]
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
GPU: Asus R9 270x 2gb (Alternatively you could choose the Nvidia GTX 760 which is just a tiny bit better, but I assumed you wanted AMD)
Case: Corsair 200r
PSU: Corsair Builder 600w 80+ bronze
OS: Windows 8.1

Total: $838.56 (With shipping tax, rebates, and combo deals)

Saving up an extra $40 is worth it I assure you

The difference between this list and the list above (smorizio's) is the extra price and this favors performance over looks, the case I chose has no window and you have no LED case fans, but this list and the list above are both great lists and it just depends how much a cool looking PC means to you

If I had $800 to spend on a PC this is almost the system I would build, however I would choose the Nvidia GTX 760 instead of the R9 270x and I would choose Windows 7, but these are just preferences.

 

[smorizio]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39yc9
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39yc9/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39yc9/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.74 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus A88XM-A Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($184.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: nxzt hue ($32.00)
Total: $776.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-14 00:46 EDT-0400)

 

[AndrewPmullins]

@krasniye
I feel like i like looks and horse power. And well I see what you mean. I am thinking of going the more looks route. And a 6300 is a good processor. More cores then what all most all games use today. And I think i'll go with the 270x instead. And I like windows 7 but I thought why not just get the newest operating system to safe guard my computer. I have games from 2002 that I still play but they are no longer supported by the new windows. They drop a operating system every time a new one is released. So you are forced to upgrade.
@smorizio
So those lights, they can make purple? Do you have them? If so then I will get them! Because they are cool!! Thank you for your suggestions. But me being picky, the side panel of the case you choose has mounting options for fans. And I like clean windows. Now that is just me. I love corsair. Will the Athlon x4 760k be a beffy enough processor for gaming? I feel like it wouldn't be. But what do I know, its my first build! lol ^_^

 

[AndrewPmullins]

Alright, it's $38 over, but it's worth it, I assure you.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39y6A

CPU: FX-8320 3.5ghz (4.0 turbo) 8-core
CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo
MB: Asus M5A97
Memory: Kingston Blu 8gb (2 x 4gb) [Only reason was because this memory and the HDD have a combo deal]
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
GPU: Asus R9 270x 2gb (Alternatively you could choose the Nvidia GTX 760 which is just a tiny bit better, but I assumed you wanted AMD)
Case: Corsair 200r
PSU: Corsair Builder 600w 80+ bronze
OS: Windows 8.1

Total: $838.56 (With shipping tax, rebates, and combo deals)

Saving up an extra $40 is worth it I assure you

The difference between this list and the list above (smorizio's) is the extra price and this favors performance over looks, the case I chose has no window and you have no LED case fans, but this list and the list above are both great lists and it just depends how much a cool looking PC means to you

If I had $800 to spend on a PC this is almost the system I would build, however I would choose the Nvidia GTX 760 instead of the R9 270x and I would choose Windows 7, but these are just preferences.

I feel like i like looks and horse power. And well I see what you mean. I am thinking of going the more looks route. And a 6300 is a good processor. More cores then what all most all games use today. And I think i'll go with the 270x instead. And I like windows 7 but I thought why not just get the newest operating system to safe guard my computer. I have games from 2002 that I still play but they are no longer supported by the new windows. They drop a operating system every time a new one is released. So you are forced to upgrade.

 

[AndrewPmullins]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39yc9
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39yc9/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39yc9/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.74 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus A88XM-A Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($184.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: nxzt hue ($32.00)
Total: $776.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-14 00:46 EDT-0400)

So those lights, they can make purple? Do you have them? If so then I will get them! Because they are cool!! Thank you for your suggestions. But me being picky, the side panel of the case you choose has mounting options for fans. And I like clean windows. Now that is just me. I love corsair. Will the Athlon x4 760k be a beffy enough processor for gaming? I feel like it wouldn't be. But what do I know, its my first build! lol ^_^