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Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ Nov 27, 2012

Im going to build my first desk top for gaming and i need your guys help. I basically have everything planned out to get but i need a motherboard and im not quite sure what to get. I'll list the specs of stuff im getting.

Cpu: AMD Phenom II x6
Graphics: Sapphire 7770
Ram(ill get this after i know what moterboard to get): 8gb
Hard drive: either a 500 gb western digital or a 128gb SSD
Power: Corsair 600 w
Tell me if there is any thing else i need
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ Nov 27, 2012

YOU wrote:
Im going to build my first desk top for gaming and i need your guys help. I basically have everything planned out to get but i need a motherboard and im not quite sure what to get. I'll list the specs of stuff im getting.

Cpu: AMD Phenom II x6
Graphics: Sapphire 7770
Ram(ill get this after i know what moterboard to get): 8gb
Hard drive: either a 500 gb western digital or a 128gb SSD
Power: Corsair 600 w
Tell me if there is any thing else i need

I mean any thing else i need to post.
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ Nov 27, 2012

Case will be an Antec 300 Mid-Tower
༄☣βŁιnd☠Łιmιτ☣༄ Nov 27, 2012

Dont know much about computer.
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ Nov 27, 2012

༄☣βŁιnd☠Łιmιτ☣༄ wrote:
Dont know much about computer.

What about this thing 👉💾👈
RSXJR Nov 28, 2012

Are you planning on over clocking it? Get an aftermarket CPU cooler... Always nice to have. What kind of thermal paste are you planning on using amd's run hot... I use Artic Silver on all my processors.
cptpiratemonkey Nov 28, 2012

I am building my own as well. I just need the CPU and the GPU. You could consider an optical drive to boot the OS, but you can do that via USB drive. if you ever want to Crossfire you might want to check out motherboards compatible with that. Try using this website.
http://pcpartpicker.com/
cptpiratemonkey Nov 28, 2012

Also I think this subreddit would be more helpful.
http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc
ꅔꉻꐪ꒩ᵀᴸ Nov 28, 2012

My suggested current gen build-

Intel Core i3 3220
2x4gb Corsair Vengeance ram
MSI Radeon 7770 (cheaper than Sapphire)
Asrock H61M-DGS Micro ATX motherboard
HDD/SSD based on what you plan on doing with this rig
430w Corsair PSU, sale with rebate- 15.99. All you'll need to run the rig.
Demacia Nov 28, 2012

cptpiratemonkey wrote:
Also I think this subreddit would be more helpful.
http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc

Thank you I was goin to post this
ꅔꉻꐪ꒩ᵀᴸ Nov 28, 2012

Demacia wrote:
cptpiratemonkey wrote:
Also I think this subreddit would be more helpful.
http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc

Thank you I was goin to post this
Quality subreddit right there 👍
cptpiratemonkey Nov 28, 2012

☠🔥TʜɛEƞɢɪƞɛɛя🔥☠ wrote:
Demacia wrote:
cptpiratemonkey wrote:
Also I think this subreddit would be more helpful.
http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc

Thank you I was goin to post this
Quality subreddit right there 👍
Indeed
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ Nov 28, 2012

RSXJR wrote:
Are you planning on over clocking it? Get an aftermarket CPU cooler... Always nice to have. What kind of thermal paste are you planning on using amd's run hot... I use Artic Silver on all my processors.

Not sure what thermal paste is an i dontknow how to overclock and i was plannin on getting an after market coolet
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ Nov 28, 2012

☠🔥TʜɛEƞɢɪƞɛɛя🔥☠ wrote:
My suggested current gen build-

Intel Core i3 3220
2x4gb Corsair Vengeance ram
MSI Radeon 7770 (cheaper than Sapphire)
Asrock H61M-DGS Micro ATX motherboard
HDD/SSD based on what you plan on doing with this rig
430w Corsair PSU, sale with rebate- 15.99. All you'll need to run the rig.

I plan on gaming with it so is an i3 ok for that?
ᎠᗩᗩИ Nov 28, 2012

I3 is far slower then x6.. Stick for gaming with amd together with amd graphicscard with at least 1gb memory..use at least a 64gb ssd for the os (c drive) and a normal disk for data (d drive)... The rest is must fine... Hope u have a 1080p screen...
ᎠᗩᗩИ Nov 28, 2012

Oww dont knibble to much on the mainboard it should have a load of usb2 and 3 connection. 1gb networking card 7.1 soundcard if u fance a on biard one.. Forget any onboard video it is rubish...
ꅔꉻꐪ꒩ᵀᴸ Nov 28, 2012

THe DaRK oMeN wrote:
I3 is far slower then x6.. Stick for gaming with amd together with amd graphicscard with at least 1gb memory..use at least a 64gb ssd for the os (c drive) and a normal disk for data (d drive)... The rest is must fine... Hope u have a 1080p screen...

8gb ram minimum for gaming, and I have the 3220- it's clocked faster than all phenom models out there. The only thing that beats it is the A10 5800k, and that's only with it's APU- with a dedicated GPU the speed of the system beats the speed of the 5800k+GPU. I've had both, sold my 5800k so I could afford the 7770.
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ Nov 28, 2012

So if i buy an SSD will that boost just the start up or will it boost my performance in games too?
ꅔꉻꐪ꒩ᵀᴸ Nov 28, 2012

Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ wrote:
So if i buy an SSD will that boost just the start up or will it boost my performance in games too?

Probably won't boost preformance in games at all. Should really only make it start up faster and load games on the hard drive a little bit faster. Get the HDD, or a really small SSD for core programs and OS.
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ Nov 28, 2012

☠🔥TʜɛEƞɢɪƞɛɛя🔥☠ wrote:
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ wrote:
So if i buy an SSD will that boost just the start up or will it boost my performance in games too?

Probably won't boost preformance in games at all. Should really only make it start up faster and load games on the hard drive a little bit faster. Get the HDD, or a really small SSD for core programs and OS.
Yeah im looking for stuff that boosts performance in game and other programs
ꅔꉻꐪ꒩ᵀᴸ Nov 28, 2012

Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ wrote:
☠🔥TʜɛEƞɢɪƞɛɛя🔥☠ wrote:
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ wrote:
So if i buy an SSD will that boost just the start up or will it boost my performance in games too?

Probably won't boost preformance in games at all. Should really only make it start up faster and load games on the hard drive a little bit faster. Get the HDD, or a really small SSD for core programs and OS.
Yeah im looking for stuff that boosts performance in game and other programs
For preformance in games alone? Price range for your build?
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ Nov 28, 2012

☠🔥TʜɛEƞɢɪƞɛɛя🔥☠ wrote:
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ wrote:
☠🔥TʜɛEƞɢɪƞɛɛя🔥☠ wrote:
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ wrote:
So if i buy an SSD will that boost just the start up or will it boost my performance in games too?

Probably won't boost preformance in games at all. Should really only make it start up faster and load games on the hard drive a little bit faster. Get the HDD, or a really small SSD for core programs and OS.
Yeah im looking for stuff that boosts performance in game and other programs
For preformance in games alone? Price range for your build?
Around $850
ꅔꉻꐪ꒩ᵀᴸ Nov 28, 2012

Alright, here's what I have in mind-

i3 3220
Corsair Vengeance 2x4gb 1600
Asrock H61M Micro ATX mobo
500w+ PSU (500w+ is good for any GPU suggestions unless you crossfire)
And totaled this should cost roughly 300$. Alotted 100$ for the case and 100$ for the HDD and you can get a massive GPU. I'd suggest which brand depending on what you plan on playing- MOBA's or Everything?
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ Nov 28, 2012

☠🔥TʜɛEƞɢɪƞɛɛя🔥☠ wrote:
Alright, here's what I have in mind-

i3 3220
Corsair Vengeance 2x4gb 1600
Asrock H61M Micro ATX mobo
500w+ PSU (500w+ is good for any GPU suggestions unless you crossfire)
And totaled this should cost roughly 300$. Alotted 100$ for the case and 100$ for the HDD and you can get a massive GPU. I'd suggest which brand depending on what you plan on playing- MOBA's or Everything?

I want it to be able to play BF3 on high is what i really want. Then i know it will run a lot of other games i want to play.
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ Nov 28, 2012

Ok here is the latest build:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pZHE
ⱣλБŁΩ Nov 29, 2012

Why not get the 8 Core AMD, last time I checked it was around $150 USD
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ Nov 29, 2012

ⱣλБŁΩ🔫🌊🗻 wrote:
Why not get the 8 Core AMD, last time I checked it was around $150 USD

Unnessacary ill probably never even get close to using 8 cores. Im going to overclock an intel i5 3450. I did some cut backs on my mouse and keyboard and monitor so i could afford a better cpu but now i need a good cooling system.
ꅔꉻꐪ꒩ᵀᴸ Nov 29, 2012

Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ wrote:
ⱣλБŁΩ🔫🌊🗻 wrote:
Why not get the 8 Core AMD, last time I checked it was around $150 USD

Unnessacary ill probably never even get close to using 8 cores. Im going to overclock an intel i5 3450. I did some cut backs on my mouse and keyboard and monitor so i could afford a better cpu but now i need a good cooling system.
No you don't... From experience, I can tell you that you'll need a solid 2 fans that are a decent size. Stock case fans are fine. New systems aren't your typical heater boxes. For gaming all you need is the 3220, at most the i5 2500k OC'ed, but they're not even needed at all...