Solved Is this PC a good build?

[Laith]

So im posting this thread again because the other one is in the wrong section and dead.

So i've been wanting to make a build for quite a long time now and now i thought it was the right time. So basiclly this a gaming rig and rendering. Rendering should not be a problem because i can render on my crappy laptop that is a complete diaster. Anyways here is the build Laith225 - Saved Part Lists - PCPartPicker

I do not plan to upgrade, but when i do i will purshace a new PSU.

 

[AddRAM]

I say go with a higher speed memory.

 

[Laith]

Updated.

 

[Solarstarshines]

2 things i see you need to change for this build and the reason why ,I just built a similar Machine

The MSI970 ,970 Boards are not made for FX chips i recently bought a ASUS 970 Pro that was a Hellian

Do yourself a favor and get the Board made for the FX Models 990FX boards 970's are not worth the headache and the power currents going through the board are more than what it was supposed to do

Now also 8320 is a good chip but The 8320E is $100.00 on the nose and they both OC the same i mean you could save $40 bucks on the same performance also the E model is 95w vs the 125w non E

Here is my Thread on this build BTW this might actually help you on your Build

http://www.sevenforums.com/pc-custom-builds-overclocking/364918-amd-fx8230e-big-bang-your-buck.html


AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core OEM/Tray Processor (FD832EWMW8KHK) - PCPartPicker

AMD FX 8320E Black Edition 3.2GHz Eight-Core Socket AM3+ Boxed Processor 423988 - Micro Center

 

[Laith]

Updated. I choose the 8320 regular because it has higher speed. I'm not interested in overclocking. Oh well if i want to take that speed i can OC to 3.5 anytime.

 

[whs]

This is a 95 Watt CPU. The stock cooler may be a bit light. I would investigate better cooling options.

 

[Laith]

Updated. I also forgot to metion my budget is 1195 total.

 

[whs]

Can you get the parts at those prices in Sweden ?

 

[Laith]

I dont know let me check.

 

[Laith]

Well it seems that it is much worth to order everything internationally rather than in Sweden. Take a look at the list.

1360kr-$159 AMD FX-8320E
578kr-$43 Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
1171kr-$113 MSI 990FXA-GD65
858kr-$97 G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB
724kr-$82 Crucial MX100 128GB SSD
556kr-$63 Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB
2490kr-$284 MSI Radeon R9 280
298kr-$34 Raidmax Vortex ATX
498kr-$56 FSP Group 500W Bronze Certified
458kr-$52 TRENDnet TEW-805UB
1390kr-$158 ASUS VX228H
236kr-$27 Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle
345kr-$39 Corsair Raptor HS30
799kr-$91 Computer Glasses

Grand-Total: 11497kr-$1311


The grand-total for the PCPartPicker build is $1048-9188kr.

 

[Laith]

Modified the case because of compatibly reasons. Should have made it a little cheaper and cooler. Bu this compatibly note comes up: Unable to verify the Raidmax Helios ATX-819WB ATX Mid Tower Case and the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler are compatible.

So is the cooler compatible with this case?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Modified the case because of compatibly reasons. Should have made it a little cheaper and cooler. Bu this compatibly note comes up: Unable to verify the Raidmax Helios ATX-819WB ATX Mid Tower Case and the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler are compatible.

So is the cooler compatible with this case?

It might be. Any incompatibility is probably because the cooler is too tall and won't fit.

You need to go to the Raidmax web site and see if they mention a maximum height for the cooler.

For instance--my case (Antec Solo II) has a maximum cooler height of 160 mm. Many good tower coolers are slightly taller than that and simply won't fit.

If you can't find that maximum height specification mentioned on the Raidmax web site, then you need to Google to see if you can find any mention from owners of that case about acceptable cooler height.

You can easily find out the height of the Hyper 212.

 

[Laith]

Ok, ill do that.

 

[whs]

Your Swedish prices are typical for Europe. I am from Germany and prices are usually 30% higher than in the US. That's why I buy what I can transport in my suitcase in the US.

 

[Laith]

Oh, intersting to know.

 

[whs]

You should also know that the US prices are usually without taxes. E.g at Newegg you pay no taxes if you live outside Califonia and another state (I think Tennessee). But even then sales taxes are usually +/- 6% where they are 19% in e.g. Germany. To that you have to add the import duty which used to be 11%.

 

[Laith]

Perfect, i just checked too see if the cooler is compatible and guess what? It is.
Air Flow: 24.9 – 82.9 CFM ± 10%

 

[Laith]

Oh well that's a shame.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Perfect, i just checked too see if the cooler is compatible and guess what? It is.
Air Flow: 24.9 – 82.9 CFM ± 10%

???

Air flow would have nothing to do with compatibility. Air flow refers to fan output. Nothing more.

Did you confirm that the HEIGHT of the cooler is less than the maximum acceptable HEIGHT of a cooler for THAT Raidmax case?

 

[Laith]

I've tried my best and couldn't find the height. Somebody help?