need advise

[kaleka]

CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor
Motherboard: Biostar A870 ATX AM3 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Hard Drive: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 6870 1GB Video Card
Case: Antec Three Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: CoolMax 600W ATX12V Power Supply
Total: $622.41



thats the computer that im assembling, everything seems good except that i am not sure on the motherboard & the power supply??

 

[lehtv]

What is this for? Gaming? Are you buying from newegg?

Don't buy a Coolmax PSU. You'd be fine with Corsair CX500 V2 or Antec Neo ECO 520W if you don't want to pay much.

The mobo is probably fine, personally wouldn't pick Biostar though if I had alternatives from Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, MSI

I would also recommend a different case. NZXT source 210 for $40 offers a bottom PSU mount, more cooling options, and sideways HDD cage. Cooler master HAF 912 for $60 (after rebate; newegg) is in every way superior to the 300

 

[kaleka]

yes this computer is going to be used for gaming. reason why i chose CoolMax PSU is because of the price & u can get more power for less money, do u think that CoolMAx is lacking in quality? are other PSU's better?for the motherboard i chose that one again for the price, i can get other MSI, gigabyte or Asus motherboards for around same price but they have 2 slots for RAM. can u suggest anything better, & im looking for a computer case that is cheap, i dunt care at all about what the case looks like, i just want it to be breathable & cool, plz advise

 

[Dominato3r]

When dealing with power supplies its usually better to deal with reputable brands Ala antec corsair etc. It seems like you are going for a mid range build and a 500w psu will service your system fine.

 

[kaleka]

wud AnteC BP550 Plus ATX12V 550W be better?

 

[Dominato3r]

Looks good. It will service your system fine, plus its modular and saves on clutter :thumbsup:

 

[lehtv]

do u think that CoolMAx is lacking in quality?

Definitely bad quality.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Coolmax-CUL-750B-750-W-Power-Supply-Review/977/7
Could not deliver rated wattage; it burned and wouldn't power on again . "We can’t understand how a manufacturer label a 450 W power supply as a 750 W and get away with it. [...] Even if Coolmax CUL-750B could deliver its promised wattage it would still be a bad product, since its cables are short and it has only four SATA power connectors."

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Coolmax-V-500-Power-Supply-Review/1366/7
Failed voltage regulation (not within limits set by the ATX specification). "The Coolmax V-500 is a textbook example of why you should not buy a USD 20 power supply. [...] A perfect weapon of mass destruction. Stay away."

im looking for a computer case that is cheap, i dunt care at all about what the case looks like, i just want it to be breathable & cool, plz advise

I already did.

NZXT source 210 for $40 offers a bottom PSU mount, more cooling options, and sideways HDD cage. Cooler master HAF 912 for $60 (after rebate; newegg) is in every way superior to the 300

yes this computer is going to be used for gaming.

In that case, you don't want AMD. You want intel.

Here you go (assuming you buy from newegg since u leave no choice ) --

i5-2400 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115074
MSI H67 board http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130579

For a video card I'd recommend http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102948 $150 after promo code and rebate

 

[lehtv]

wud AnteC BP550 Plus ATX12V 550W be better?

For $50 you can get the already mentioned CX500 V2 and Neo ECO 520W which are better than the Basiq.

 

[kaleka]

the Antec BP550 Plus ATX12V 550W is around $65, my friend has it & says it runs fine, or shud i go with the ones u recommended? will that 500W be enuf for my pc?

 

[anti.machine]

Hey im happy to see someone making an AMD build! The last machine I built was an AMD Phenom II x6 1100T I was happy with it!

Have you contemplated waiting for the Bulldozer CPU's? Or buying one of the Phenom II quad cores and saving a few dollars considering they perform just as well for gaming? And then get yourself one of the AM3+ 990FX Motherboards and upgrading to a Bulldozer later down the road?

I would pass over the Biostar! Like lehtv said, you want ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte

What is your budget cap?

 

[kaleka]

What is your budget cap?

my budget gap is around $600

Have you contemplated waiting for the Bulldozer CPU's?

they are prlly going to be expensive when they come out

 

[lehtv]

my friend has it & says it runs fine, or shud i go with the ones u recommended?

I wouldn't recommend them otherwise

 

[kaleka]

I wouldn't recommend them otherwise

u dun like Antec 550W ATX12V Power Supply ??

 

[kaleka]

is MSI NF725GM-P43 Micro ATX AM3 Motherboard or ASRock 770 EXTREME3 better than the Biostar one that i picked int he original post?

 

[lehtv]

I don't know. If this PC is for gaming as you say, you're much better off with Intel i5-2400.

 

[anti.machine]

Honeslty if you are going with AMD I reccomend you pay the extra $ and get an AM3+ socket Mobo that way you can upgrade in the future

 

[superccs]

The extra $50 you pay for getting the 1100T vs the 1055T is not going to do much for performance.. The 1055T OCs to 4.0Ghz just like the rest. Just set the FSB to 250 and your good.

 

[R4in]

For gaming just get the i5-2400 like lehtv said.

If you still insist on AMD get an AM3 compatible board and a cheap processor to hold you until BD hits. They wont be hella expensive, $350 for the top end one i believe, or maybe less? It may be expensive for a $600 budget but in that case just hold off until your budget goes up lol.

Antec, corsair, xfx for PSU. If that 550w antec is $65, then why not get the XFX Core Edition 650w for $60? Just as good, $5 less, longer lasting (upgrade wise)

 

[anti.machine]

I think you should wait for the bulldozer to come out and see how they do...So you could get a AM3+ motherboard and upgrade down the road if money is an issue now. The cheapest six core BD FX6100 is going to cost around 188 dollars and on the high end for the eight core 266$

Maybe im just rooting for the underdogs, but still have a little faith in the Bulldozers!

 

[R4in]

Maybe im just rooting for the underdogs, but still have a little faith in the Bulldozers!

Maybe you should place your faith in something more reliable....like aliens or dinosaurs lol.

 

[mfenn]

Maybe you should place your faith in something more reliable....like aliens or dinosaurs lol.

Ziiiiiiiiiiiiing!

 

[mfenn]

is MSI NF725GM-P43 Micro ATX AM3 Motherboard or ASRock 770 EXTREME3 better than the Biostar one that i picked int he original post?

Neither, because they are both AMD mobos.

The Silencer MK II 500W is my new favorite value PSU at $40 AP AR.