First time putting a build together myself - wouldn't mind some advice

fmcco · 22-02-2016 10:50PM #1

Hi folks,
First time trying to put a build together myself, so would appreciate it if anyone could let me know if I'm making any major blunders. The budget is a limiting factor, can't go far beyond €400 (ignoring OS, GPU and monitor, which are there already).

Anyway, the list so far (ignoring case, keyboard etc.) is:
MB: ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0, AM3+, ATX
CPU: AMD FX3600
RAM: 8GB Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3-1600 DIMM CL9 Dual Kit
PSU: Corsair Builder Serie CX430 V3 Non-Modular 80+ Bronze, 430 Watt
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200 1000GB, SATA 6Gb/s (obviously would go SS if poss but the budget won't stretch)
Already have ASUS GTX750TiOC-2GD5 as GPU

Admittedly one or two of the above were slightly random choices driven by lack of time. Any major issues with the above list?

Cheers in advance.

wotzgoingon · 22-02-2016 10:55PM

I'd try and go with intel for the processor and a matching board.

Sorry I cannot be more helpful don't know different socket types and prices off my head and cannot be bothered to google them.

Digital Solitude · 23-02-2016 12:15AM

i3 4160 €120
H81M board €50
Same ram €40
Same PSU €50
Same HDD €50
250gb SDD €90
Total €400

Much better CPU, more upgrade options and stronger from the start

jamescd · 23-02-2016 12:25AM

What DS said, but you can get a cheaper SSD to fit the €30 delivery charge from MindFactory within the €400 budget. I have the 120GB Sandisk Plus on mine. It's pretty good and only costs €40.

Should come to around €380 then incl. delivery so you'll have 20 quid to spare.

wotzgoingon · 23-02-2016 12:31AM

I would recommend going with the larger SSD. I have a 120GB one myself and I find it too small especially if you put modern games on there like GTA V and Battlefield 4 etc...

jamescd · 23-02-2016 12:43AM

It's fine for Windows and just a few games. You can always install more games on the HDD.

I just bought mine so Windows loads fast tbh, don't really mind if the games load slower.

Wright · 23-02-2016 11:28AM

wotzgoingon wrote: »

I would recommend going with the larger SSD. I have a 120GB one myself and I find it too small especially if you put modern games on there like GTA V and Battlefield 4 etc...

It's a 400 quid build, I reckon its insane if he can get everything listed for even that. It's also pretty amazing GTAV would even run on this build, but according to youtube it will to a degree.

TerrorFirmer · 23-02-2016 01:57PM

Wright wrote: »

It's a 400 quid build, I reckon its insane if he can get everything listed for even that. It's also pretty amazing GTAV would even run on this build, but according to youtube it will to a degree.

Not that amazing, why wouldn't an i3-4160 and 750Ti run it? He already has the OS and 750Ti so it's effectively a €550+ build.

stevoz402 · 23-02-2016 04:00PM

You should try save a little more money to put into it. There is no point in cutting corners in the build you will end up regretting it. I built a gaming system and cost was between 1500 - 2000 but that was everything.

I built a decent computer for my brother also and we had a budget of 500 and it end up been 750 and that was with no GPU,screen,keyboard or mouse.

Did you try amazon for parts?

I would recommended buying a decent motherboard and processor.

fmcco · 23-02-2016 11:03PM

Thanks lads, I'll take that all on board and make a few changes. The budget is fixed - that's what's in the money box - and the boy can't wait any longer so we'll go for it.

First time putting a build together myself - wouldn't mind some advice

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