Feedback for First Time Build

[TheBro]

Hello all,

I've been reading up on building your own computer for some time right now and I think I'm getting close to being able to actually build a pc, but I would like some feedback on my hardware choices before I go any further.

My goal is to build a budget gaming pc that has room for future upgrades.

Here is my build thus far (not including mouse, keyboard etc.):

EDIT: The wishlink doesnt seem to work so here is the copy:

Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price
1 ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO AM3 AMD 785G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131398
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $99.99
1 CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817139005
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$20.00 Instant
$10.00 USD Mail-in Rebate Card
$119.99
$99.99
1 SAPPHIRE 100314SR Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
Item #: N82E16814102909
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy -$5.00 Instant $260.49
$255.49
1 LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray Disc Reader SATA Model iHOS104-08
Item #: N82E16827106326
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $54.99
1 AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX
Item #: N82E16819103727
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy $165.00
1 Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822148433
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $69.99
1 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
Item #: N82E16820231277
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy $61.49
1 Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811129021
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $119.99


My main concerns are with the motherboard and power supply. Mainly, should I be getting higher quality items of each.

Your feedback is appreciated,

TheBro

[glc]

Stay away from G.skill memory for quality and compatibility reasons - we recommend Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, or A-Data.

[Nikon]

as far as AMD mobos go, the best board (and my personal choice) would be the asus m4a89td, since you are getting a good graphics card anyways.

corsair powersupplies are amazing quality, but you may preferr the modular version. i got the 850tx, which i believe only has extra pci-e power, and have been having a rough time with all the wires. tons of connections... too many imo, but at the same time, i use many of them. (the extra wires on my psu are taking up an entire 3 drive bay of my antec 1200)

although this may not be the case for that particular psu, i just hope to help you avoid a similar problem, especially in a smaller case.

[quartet-man]

I make it a point to try to add my two cents in when G.Skill memory is mentioned. It caused me a ton of various problems on the build in my signature. Avoid it or I am afraid you will be sorry.

[pally01]

I chose an M4A785TD-V EVO for a few reasons:
- I wanted a solid board at a good price. I got mine for $70.00 CDN.
- I wanted a board that could unlock my Phenom II X2 555BE.

I got exactly what I wanted

[David M]

As far as listing your build goes, just copy and paste the URL from the Newegg page into your post. The product description will show.

[jdeb]

I would go with the Western Digital Caviar Black hard drives. 5 year warranty, reliable.

[Nikon]

a note on that unlocking: the cpu may/may not still function properly (or at all in some extreme cases) when attempting to unlock locked cores. extensive stability testing is required when doing this, and afaik, like an overclock, an unlocked cpu will become locked again when placed on a different mobo.