What do you think of this build

[Pedroc1999]

I am now thinking of another build, any opinions would be appreciated

Processor - i3 3240 @ 3.4GHz -

Ram - 2x4Gb Corsair 1333MHz -

Motherboard - GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 H61 -

Case - Fractal Design Core 1000 -

PSU - XFX 450W Core Edition Pro -

Wireless Card - TP-Link Wireless-N150 PCIe -

CD Drive - Samsung SH-222BB SATA DVD Write -

Side Fan - Xilence Red Wing 120mm -

HDD - 7200rpm 500Gb

Any opinions would be appreciated

 

[Pedroc1999]

Also i have to ask if the case comes with front usb and sound connections

 

[RitualJman]

What are you running for a video card?

 

[Maguscreed]

With your current layout you'll be stuck with the built in intel graphics, which are pretty horrible for anything beyond video playback. (the list of games you can play will be very short and they won't look all that great either)

Is this a concern for you?
Also the side fan is kind of overkill unless you have a dedicated graphics card.

If the graphics aren't a huge concern you should be all set.

While many of my friends love them I've personally had some real nightmares dealing with gigabyte gear. I generally suggest ASROCK or MSI these days. ASROCK is mostly premium boards though msi may have more selection for you.

 

[Pedroc1999]

sorry i missed out the graphics.

i will be running a gtx550 ti but i will buy that at a later date. for starters i will use an old x1600 pro that i am running now

 

[Maguscreed]

In that case you are doing good considering the amount spent.

 

[RitualJman]

That will be a decent rig

 

[Pedroc1999]

hope it will be a bit better than my current one.

 

[bobkn]

I am now thinking of another build, any opinions would be appreciated

Processor - i3 3240 @ 3.4GHz -

Ram - 2x4Gb Corsair 1333MHz -

Motherboard - GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 H61 -

Case - Fractal Design Core 1000 -

PSU - XFX 450W Core Edition Pro -

Wireless Card - TP-Link Wireless-N150 PCIe -

CD Drive - Samsung SH-222BB SATA DVD Write -

Side Fan - Xilence Red Wing 120mm -

HDD - 7200rpm 500Gb

Any opinions would be appreciated

The I3-3240 isn't listed as compatible:

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Socket 1155 - Intel H61 - GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 (rev. 1.0)

However, some other Ivy Bridge CPUs are listed. Perhaps you should double check before proceeding.

 

[Maguscreed]

^^ Nice catch I was so busy plugging MSI and ASROCK I totally neglected to check the list.

 

[Pedroc1999]

what about this Motherboard - B75MA-P45

and this ram - 2x4gb 1600mhz

and cooler master elite 360 as my case

 

[ignatzatsonic]

I don't like the case personally.

It is apparently designed to lay down on a desk like a book, only 5.8 inches high. If you stood it up in normal fashion, the drive bays would be vertical.

Too many holes and vents.

Some power supplies and graphics cards won't fit.

I'd want a more traditional design and not worry about those issues.

 

[Pedroc1999]

what about the 334u