New build critque

[mfenn]

No problem! Be sure to update this thread if you have any trouble during the build.

 

[CDC Mail Guy]

Up and running Just not overclocked...YET! Still need to figure out how to do that and doing the research now. Need to update my rig in my signature now I would LIKE to be able to get 3.8 like I had with the C2D

The ONLY problem I had was with the aftermarket HSF.....the screws didn't even come within a 1/4 inch of the standofffs they were supposed to screw into....rather a PITA, but I jerry rigged it so it is on.

I think I used WAY too much thermal compound, but temps haven't gone above 30

All in all....I am HAPPY...very happy Just now trying to remember what I had on the SDD before the format and reinstall.

 

[Shikyo]

Will be mainly used for gaming. Only need MB and memory....oh and a aftermarket HSF.

Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128519
chosen for PRICE...wanted to keep around $100 Also it will be Bulldozer compatible.

HSF http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065

Also need advice for RAM...PC3/DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066??? Is 4GB sufficient, or go 8GB???

I am going AMD because I have a AM3 CPU pulled from dead motherboard of another computer. Will be overclocking, so need the after market HSF.

Don't go for AMD. That's a really bad idea and you will have no future. An old AMD will also be an absolute disaster if you're intending on gaming at all.

Here's a few example builds that don't make you fall asleep in between frames:

Motherboard:
BIOSTAR H61MLC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138340
54.99$

Processor:
Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz (3.4GHz Turbo Boost)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115074
189.99$

Graphics Card:
HIS H687FN1GD Radeon HD 6870 1GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161389
164.99$

RAM:
Pareema 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820576003
23.49$

Hard Drive:
Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148697
54.99$

Case:
XIGMATEK Asgard II
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811815004
29.99$

Power Supply:
Antec Neo Eco 520W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371030
54.99$

Optical Drive:
SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-222AB - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151233
16.99$

Total: $590.42$


Motherboard:
BIOSTAR H61MLC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138340
54.99$

Processor:
Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz (3.4GHz Turbo Boost)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115074
189.99$

Graphics Card:
GIGABYTE GV-N560UD-1G GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125401
219.99$

RAM:
Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820576006
39.99$

Hard Drive:
Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148697
54.99$

Case:
Cooler Master HAF 912
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119233
59.99$

Power Supply:
Antec Neo Eco 520W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371030
54.99$

Optical Drive:
SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-222AB - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151233
16.99$

Total: $691.92



Motherboard:
MSI P67S-C43 (B3)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130576
89.99$

Processor:
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115072
219.99$

CPU Cooler:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065
26.99$

Graphics Card:
GIGABYTE GV-N560OC-1GI GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125363
234.99$

RAM:
Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820576006
39.99$

Hard Drive:
Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148697
54.99$

Case:
Cooler Master HAF 912
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119233
59.99$

Power Supply:
Antec Neo Eco 520W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371030
54.99$

Optical Drive:
SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-222AB - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151233
16.99$

Total: $798.91



Depending on your needs.

I'm saying again, going for AMD is going to be a very poor choice for gaming and I beg that you reconsider.

 

[lehtv]

Shikyo, dude, he ordered already. Read the thread before posting

 

[Shikyo]

Shikyo, dude, he ordered already. Read the thread before posting

Yah prolly happens alot doesn't it <.< I think I've been late to the rescue like 50 times already.

 

[CDC Mail Guy]

Yah prolly happens alot doesn't it <.< I think I've been late to the rescue like 50 times already.

I don't consider you to be "late to the rescue" at all. I am very happy with my build. Just need to (eventually) get a Bulldozer for CPU, and upgrade my video card (again...EVENTUALLY)

I thank you, however, for your taking the time suggesting builds for me, but as the CPU was FREE to me, my upgrade cost me very little, and again...I am HAPPY with this build.

EDIT to add this.....you said "going for AMD is going to be a very poor choice for gaming and I beg that you reconsider"

In reality, it turns out that I am getting better frames in Black Ops than I was with the C2D, and it runs FLAWLESSLY. At first, I thought it was because I had gotten better at the game, but nope...I still suck at it

 

[sm625]

I cant believe someone would recommend more than 4GB of RAM without even mentioning whether or not you are running 64 bit windows.

At any rate I think this memory is worth the extra bucks:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

You might need the extra 1.6 fps it will give you.

 

[CDC Mail Guy]

I AM running 64 bit (7 Ultimate) and got 8GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&amp;SID=u00000687 because when I asked if it was a good decision....someone here said that it was

Again...until BD comes out, and when I can afford it....I am VERY HAPPY with this build

 

[mfenn]

I cant believe someone would recommend more than 4GB of RAM without even mentioning whether or not you are running 64 bit windows.

At any rate I think this memory is worth the extra bucks:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231428

You might need the extra 1.6 fps it will give you.

Good point, but I think that 64-bit goes without saying that this point.

 

[mfenn]

Up and running Just not overclocked...YET! Still need to figure out how to do that and doing the research now. Need to update my rig in my signature now I would LIKE to be able to get 3.8 like I had with the C2D

The ONLY problem I had was with the aftermarket HSF.....the screws didn't even come within a 1/4 inch of the standofffs they were supposed to screw into....rather a PITA, but I jerry rigged it so it is on.

I think I used WAY too much thermal compound, but temps haven't gone above 30

All in all....I am HAPPY...very happy Just now trying to remember what I had on the SDD before the format and reinstall.

Glad you like it!

 

[CDC Mail Guy]

7.3 happy enough

 

[mfenn]

:thumbsup:!