I need help with my gaming PC build

[locodragon]

1st off I am determined to have this case but I am not sure if everything will fit in it.

Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 Arctic White Edition

Hard drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM

Motherboard: Biostar TA970 AM3+ AMD 970

Graphics card: XFX Core Edition FX Radeon HD 7850 2GB

Power supply: Topower Top 800WS-800W

Memory: G. Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB(4GBx2)

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit

So that's what I got an it is $5 under my $800 budget. Is everything good and compatible?

 

[Charlie98]

The C70 is a huge case... all those components will fit in there and then some.

I would question your choice of PSU... you don't need anywhere near an 800w PSU for all that, and I question the brand.

 

[locodragon]

I went with the PSU because it was the cheapest over 600 watt. Should I just get a 500 watt instead?

 

[Charlie98]

I went with the PSU because it was the cheapest over 600 watt. Should I just get a 500 watt instead?

Cheap doesn't necessarily mean better. 500w should be fine.

You didn't list prices so we don't know what you are working with, either.

I saw you cross posted this in GH, I would concur with the others about getting an Intel processor, too. Just saying.

 

[locodragon]

I have $800. I want that graphics card and case so I can't really afford I5.

I found everything on newegg.

The case and graphics card put me at $315 or so

 

[locodragon]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817170011

Better psu?

 

[Charlie98]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817170011

Better psu?

No.

Keeping it at $60 (which is where you were with the 800w PSU) I would go to the Corsair CX500, $60 AR... at a minimum.

 

[locodragon]

I could afford a I3 2120 Sandy bridge. Is there a cheaper route for my hard drive?

 

[locodragon]

Changed hdd to 500gb but didnt effect price much

 

[Charlie98]

I could afford a I3 2120 Sandy bridge. Is there a cheaper route for my hard drive?

I don't know how much you are spending on it. You can get a 500GB HDD for $50 on sale, that may save you $10-30 over a 1TB drive.

Like SleepingForest suggests, look at your case. That is a HUGE case. You can easily go with a more appropriate case for $50 and put that money towards a better CPU/mobo combo.

My suggestion is to drop down on the case and HDD, go to at least a i3 and a B75 or H77 mobo and pair it with a decent 500W PSU. If you want to overclock you will need to go to a more expensive Z77 board and a 'K' Intel processor... A i5 3470 and a B75 or H77 mobo will serve you well.

If you live near KC, you can go to MicroCenter and get a far better deal on a CPU/mobo combo than you can find at Newegg. I've bought all my CPUs and mobos at MC.

 

[locodragon]

The is my 1st build and the military style case fits me so imma go over budget and get a n i5

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

The is my 1st build and the military style case fits me so imma go over budget and get a n i5

4 core i5

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Don't cross-post

 

[Charlie98]

The is my 1st build and the military style case fits me so imma go over budget and get a n i5

You know, that C70 OD green is a kick butt looking case... but it's all cosmetics. Military style fits me, too... but a better case is more practical. Call it 'field expedience.'

Betcha a can of Krylon OD Green is cheaper...

 

[rozkan]

Go to MicroCenter, i5-3570K is only $169 plus you get $40 off of a MoBo, no better deal in entire country. For case check this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119227

Definitely get a better PSU, I recommend this:

http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-ModXStream...128336&sr=1-15

Some people might disagree but I think there is not enough reason to spend over $100 for a case, especially if you are on a budget.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

snip

Don't bother. This was covered in his other identical thread in General Hardware. This thread should be locked or deleted.

 

[rozkan]

Don't bother. This was covered in his other identical thread in General Hardware. This thread should be locked or deleted.

And he should be hanged from his balls.