Need help with build .

dreadknot

dreadknot

dreadknot

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Hey there i'm thinking of upgrading my PC a little . Just wondering if the cpu and cooler i have in mind will have no issues with my current set up " fairly new to building pc's" . Also if anything else could use an upgrade. Would appreciate suggestions on a new case with good airflow and dust filters . " Also not interested in intel for this build".
Current rig Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual/Quad Channel Kit
Samsung 256GB SSD 840 PRO SATA 6Gb/s Basic
Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 AMD 990FX (Socket AM3+) DDR3 Motherboard
HIS HD 7970 IceQ X² 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card
Corsair Enthusiast Series TX 750W V2 High Performance '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply
Cooler Master HAF 922 Case - Black
AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core 955 Black Edition "125W Edition" 3.20GHz (Socket AM3)
and the cpu and cooler i have in mind is
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-014-CS&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2342
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-360-AM
 
Why are you not interested in Intel ?

The FX-9590 is a really bad choice of cpu. It runs very hot, consumes lots of power and needs a very good cooler (H100i etc) to keep it in check.

If you insist on AMD then go with the 8320 or 8350.

Phanteks Enthoo Pro is a good case.
 
Yeah the CPU is a no no. If you're set on AMD I'd say the best way to go is the 8350. However, buying an i5 and a Z97 board would leave you with the option of upgrading to an i7 later on if you so wish.

As for the case, take a look at the NZXT Source 340, great all round case in my opinion.
 
according to spec on OC sales pages, users sabertooth 990 r2 Supports CPU up to 140 W
9590 is rated as 225w TDP

8350 is probably the sweet spot if he's not overclocking
 
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