Does this build work?

AdamTehMong

AdamTehMong

AdamTehMong

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Hi guys, Building a PC hopefully in a week or two. I have all the parts I need (I think) however before I buy them I want to check 2 things:

1) Do all the parts work in harmony
2) Are there any parts which would be better or equal that are cheaper?

Cheers Guys...

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
GPU: MSi Radeon R9 270X Gaming 2GB
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
MotherBoard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
PSU: SIT 600W Gold Power Supply
 
 
Two things jump out,

1) the RAM, get a dual channel (2x4GB) kit for proper dual channel operation.

But it will work with a single stick if you are planning to add another later on?


2) The PSU, just don't, its the most important bit of the PC and a good quality PSU from a reputable manufacturer is what you should be investing in.


Or grab those parts suggested above.
 
RJC said:
Done a slight re-fig:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X WindForce 3X OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with BattleField 4 PC Game Included £164.99
1 x AMD Piledriver FX-8 Eight Core 8320 Black Edition 3.50GHz (Socket AM3+) Processor - Retail £119.99
1 x Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 AMD 990FX (Socket AM3+) DDR3 Motherboard £113.99
1 x TeamGroup Vulcan ORANGE 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLAD38G2400HC11CDC01) £55.99
1 x SuperFlower Amazon 550W "80 Plus Bronze" Power Supply £49.99
1 x Cooler Master Hyper 412S CPU Cooler £28.99
Total : £543.54 (includes shipping : £8.00).

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That looks good. Is the Graphics Card better than the one I picked? Also the PSU I said I already have from an old PC so would rather use that if possible. Thanks
 
One thing you do not want to do it skimp on a PSU. How old is the PSU? Make & model?

The graphics cards are the same bar the cooler.
 
AdamTehMong said:
That looks good. Is the Graphics Card better than the one I picked? Also the PSU I said I already have from an old PC so would rather use that if possible. Thanks
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The PSU seems to be of poor quality and I would not personally skimp on a PSU as this can course all sorts of issues.

GPU pretty much the same really, always try and use Gigabyte.
 
RJC said:
Done a slight re-fig:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X WindForce 3X OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with BattleField 4 PC Game Included £164.99
1 x AMD Piledriver FX-8 Eight Core 8320 Black Edition 3.50GHz (Socket AM3+) Processor - Retail £119.99
1 x Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 AMD 990FX (Socket AM3+) DDR3 Motherboard £113.99
1 x TeamGroup Vulcan ORANGE 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLAD38G2400HC11CDC01) £55.99
1 x SuperFlower Amazon 550W "80 Plus Bronze" Power Supply £49.99
1 x Cooler Master Hyper 412S CPU Cooler £28.99
Total : £543.54 (includes shipping : £8.00).

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Swap the ram for these, same price.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Avexir Core Blue Series 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (AVD3U16000904G-2CW) - Blue Light £55.99
Total : £59.90 (includes shipping : £3.26).

 
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