what do you rate my build

[Callum Peers]

My build is:
MOBO: gigabyte ga-78lmt-usb3
Cooler:Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
cpu: AMD-FX-8320 Eight-core processor 3.50 ghz
Memory: 4.00GB
Storage:1TB
GPU:ASUS strix GTX 970
PSU:XFX 650 W Bronze Wired
case: sharkoon t9

 

[davidarad02]

mobo - if it fits, it sits.
cooler - "I WONDER WHERE YOU HEARD RECOMMENDATIONS"
cpu - powerful enough to power the 970. really nice at video editing.
memory - unless its a $300 build, i do see 8GB as a minimum these days.
storage - dont need anything more than that for a gaming PC these days. a SSD or a bigger 2TB drive would be nice, (and 2TB is just 20 bucks more than 1TB), but if you're on a budget, its a good fit.
GPU - nothing to say here. nice choice, will run anything on ultra setting.
PSU - I HATE people showing me lists with CX series supplies. Im happy that you chose i good quality one.
case - if you like the looks, get it.

overall, i'd give it a 8.5/10, because no SSD (but whatever), and 4GB of ram.

 

[Callum Peers]

mobo - if it fits, it sits.
cooler - "I WONDER WHERE YOU HEARD RECOMMENDATIONS"
cpu - powerful enough to power the 970. really nice at video editing.
memory - unless its a $300 build, i do see 8GB as a minimum these days.
storage - dont need anything more than that for a gaming PC these days. a SSD or a bigger 2TB drive would be nice, (and 2TB is just 20 bucks more than 1TB), but if you're on a budget, its a good fit.
GPU - nothing to say here. nice choice, will run anything on ultra setting.
PSU - I HATE people showing me lists with CX series supplies. Im happy that you chose i good quality one.
case - if you like the looks, get it.

overall, i'd give it a 8.5/10, because no SSD (but whatever), and 4GB of ram.

thanks allot man this is obviously a future build which will be put together within a few weeks , been getting stick on the linustechtips form, i have £76 left for a decent ram obviously want at least £30 left for bf hardline xP

 

[bignastyid]

That motherboard is not a good choice with that cpu. The boards has weak uncooled vrms and will likely cause the cpu to throttle under load. I suggest swapping it for a better 970 board like the Gigabyte ud3p, msi gaming or krait, or asrock fatality 970. You are also going to want 8gb of ram 4gb will hold you back. If the extra cost is too much drop the 970 for a 290(one with a non reference cooler). 5/10 due to potential problems with the motherboard and not enough ram.

 

[Callum Peers]

That motherboard is not a good choice with that cpu. The boards has weak uncooled vrms and will likely cause the cpu to throttle under load. I suggest swapping it for a better 970 board like the Gigabyte ud3p, msi gaming or krait, or asrock fatality 970. You are also going to want 8gb of ram 4gb will hold you back. If the extra cost is too much drop the 970 for a 290(one with a non reference cooler). 5/10 due to potential problems with the motherboard and not enough ram.

okay how about
My build is:
MOBO: gigabyte ga-78lmt-usb3
Cooler:Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
cpu: AMD-FX-8320 Eight-core processor
Memory: £70 on a new one what do you sugguest?
Storage:1TB
GPU:ASUS strix GTX 970
PSU:XFX 650 W Bronze Wired
case: sharkoon t9
how does this sound for atleast until December ?

 

[bignastyid]

It still has that problematic motherboard. Heres a better motherboard.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970aud3p
For ram
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl8d8gbxm

 

[emj503]

that psu is absolute overkill for this build lol.

 

[Callum Peers]

that psu is absolute overkill for this build lol.

what do you mean?

 

[emj503]

this is a much better unit and buy. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply (£47.99 @ More Computers)
Total: £47.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-31 21:17 BST+0100

 

[Callum Peers]

this is a much better unit and buy. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply (£47.99 @ More Computers)
Total: £47.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-31 21:17 BST+0100

well i have a corsiar vs550 atm how is that?

 

[rgd1101]

duplicate post
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2592407/rate-build.html