First Build

[Arin]

Case: Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Mobo: Newegg.com - ASRock 970 EXTREME4 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Cpu: Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 955 Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDX955FBK4DGM - Processors - Desktops
Ram: Newegg.com - Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory Model KHX1600C9D3K2/8G
Gpu: Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100314-3L Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Hdd: Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda ST500DM002 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
DvD: Newegg.com - LG DVD Burner 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model GH24NS70 - CD / DVD Burners
Psu: Newegg.com - SeaSonic S12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

My first build
Any better suggestions ?

[SARGE]

If you can spring a few more $$, get the Corsair psu (modular). You only use cords you plug in rather than having a bunch wadded up. Plus it's a better psu. The psu is the most important of a pc, imo. Also, these guys will have you get a WD (black) versus the Seagate and same price. I have both and used both in parent's and all ok.

Newegg.com - CORSAIR Professional Series HX650 (CMPSU-650HX) 650W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

[glc]

Corsair power supplies are no better than Seasonic - that's who makes them for Corsair.

With the hard drive prices the way they are, a WD Black is very pricey. However, I don't trust Seagate, I'd get this:

Newegg.com - HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

I would not get an Asrock mobo, get an Asus.

[SARGE]

I was referring to the modular aspects. While you're at it, to really tidy up the build and see very few cables, put the Corsair psu with this case - you won't look back. Choose your color - I got white/black. . I can't hear any fans from anything (except when running Linux)

Newegg.com - corsair 500r

I'm lucky in that everything Newegg has I can get at Microcenter or Fry's and see and touch b4 buying.

[Arin]

Kind of expensive ? :/

[SARGE]

Just my personal recommends but what you have is good Good luck and have fun

[jdeb]

I would change the motherboard to this for reliability and stability reasons.

Newegg.com - ASUS M5A97 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

And the CPU to this for advanced autotuning or overclocking. Runs cooler, more advanced instruction.

Newegg.com - AMD FX-4100 Zambezi 3.6GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor FD4100WMGUSBX

I do not have a problem with the memory you selected but the Corsair Vengeance is the ticket for stability and tuning these days.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820233196

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by Arin Kind of expensive ? :/

What is your budget? We were tweaking your original post. What games do you play?

[Arin]

bit of everything xD skyrim .. crysis >.>

[Arin]

woops.. 500/550euros that about.. $715

[jdeb]

AMD “Scorpius” platform build $663.00

ASUS M5A97 AM3+ AMD 970
Newegg.com - ASUS M5A97 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

AMD FX-4100 Zambezi 3.6GHz (3.8GHz Turbo)
Newegg.com - AMD FX-4100 Zambezi 3.6GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor FD4100WMGUSBX

CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB)
Newegg.com - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9B

SAPPHIRE 100314-3L Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100314-3L Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB
Newegg.com - HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

LG DVD Burner 24X DVD+R
Newegg.com - LG DVD Burner 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model GH24NS70 - CD / DVD Burners

SeaSonic S12II 620 Bronze
Newegg.com - SeaSonic S12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

COOLER MASTER HAF 912
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

[Arin]

how about Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition Deneb 3.5GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDZ970FBGMBOX instead of that 4100

[jdeb]

Sure but I prefer the Asus M4A88T-M (use the DDR3 1333 ram. 1.5V) or M4A89TD PRO (same ram as AM3+ board) with that CPU. It will unlock the other cores.

I like the FX for their integration with the 6000 series card and their tuning abilities. With each BIOS update, they get better. They are impressive despite what some of the reviews said.

[Arin]

And the ASUS M5A97 with fx 4100

[Arin]

hmm alot of ppl are saying that fx 4100 is ..crap

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by Arin hmm alot of ppl are saying that fx 4100 is ..crap

Don't get it then, go for the X4 970 . I have not had any complaints. The only problem I had was I needed to flash the BIOS on my first build because the Motherboard had the original BIOS but it was no big deal because I have used CPU's lying around. The other boards I have had the newer BIOS.

I am somewhat skeptical of the reviews because the testing software may not be current enough for the technology but that is pure speculation on my part. Also, my benchmarks were not as bad as some of the reviews with the newer BIOS. I can only go by the builds I have done and the graphics are excellent. The CPU is fast as all get out too in most the applications. I did notice a little slower (hardly noticeable) on older software. Overall, with the latest games, Office applications, photo studio's and a 6000 series card, it has been a great experience.