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Subject: Want to build a PC? PC Building Guide and FAQ of The Flood

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: ShockCommando12

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP

Posted by: ShockCommando12
Hello everyone, with Newegg's Black Friday sale in full swing, and after a long year of hard work leaving me with a little extra money, I want to attempt and build my own computer. After browsing Newegg's deals I came up with these major components. I just wanted to know if these were good and compatible and with a good value or if I'm just terrible. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Case
Power Supply
CPU/Motherboard
GPU
SSD

Also, I am a HUGE fan of ASUS which is why many of the components are ASUS made. Also, any recommendations on a disk drive, memory, and a HDD would be great. Again, thank you.
Change the case to something less expensive, like a $70 case. Don't get that power supply, it's overpriced and too much for your build. Get a seasonic M12II 620W bronze. Change the CPU to an i5 3570k, and the motherboard to a Gigabyte Z77-UD3H. With the money you've saved from getting a less expensive case and power supply you can bump up to a 7850. SSD is fine. Disk drive doesn't matter, just get any good rated $20. G.Skill for memory, and seagate, samsung or western digital for the hard drive.

And from now on, use pcpartpicker.com


Damn SaltyChip, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much. And the i5 CPU is intel right?
Yup, it's an intel.

  • 11.22.2012 11:35 AM PDT

Sorry for double post but just for confirmation.

CPU
Power Supply
Motherboard

And any good case reccomendations? I love quiet computers which is why I thought that cooler master would be good with all that ventilation.

Thank you again, btw.

  • 11.22.2012 11:37 AM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: ShockCommando12
Sorry for double post but just for confirmation.

CPU
Power Supply
Motherboard

And any good case reccomendations? I love quiet computers which is why I thought that cooler master would be good with all that ventilation.

Thank you again, btw.
Those are correct. If you live near a microcenter, you can get a huge discount from buying the CPU and the motherboard together in store.

Also, the Phantom 410 (white version only) is 25% off on Newegg right now and it will be $60 tomorrow for black friday at microcenter.

  • 11.22.2012 11:41 AM PDT

Awesome, thank you SaltyChip

  • 11.22.2012 11:44 AM PDT

Roll tide

Posted by: darthnazgul
Posted by: Mike_Bson
Posted by: darthnazgul
See the rapist.
I don't like rap.

*facepalm*

Best GPU I can get that runs on a 300 watt PSU.

GO!

EDIT: Instead of upgrading my GPU, would I see a large increase in my computing power by upgrading my 3 GB of RAM to 6?

[Edited on 11.22.2012 6:55 PM PST]

  • 11.22.2012 6:50 PM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.


Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Best GPU I can get that runs on a 300 watt PSU.

GO!

EDIT: Instead of upgrading my GPU, would I see a large increase in my computing power by upgrading my 3 GB of RAM to 6?
Geforce GT 630.

Battlefield 3 on High settings in 720p. Keep in mind that the gameplay is a bit laggy because he is recording.

EDIT: I don't know if you NEED 6 gigs, I'd stick with 4. However, if you plan on playing planetside 2, then yes I would advise an upgrade to 6 rather than 4. At least get 4 Gigs...

[Edited on 11.22.2012 6:59 PM PST]

  • 11.22.2012 6:56 PM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: Marvelous Bauble

Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Best GPU I can get that runs on a 300 watt PSU.

GO!

EDIT: Instead of upgrading my GPU, would I see a large increase in my computing power by upgrading my 3 GB of RAM to 6?
Geforce GT 630.
Don't even bother with that.

Just get a 500W antec and a 7770 or 7850

  • 11.22.2012 6:58 PM PDT

Proud Spartan II, COG soldier, Hero of time, and crowbar wielding scientist.


Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Best GPU I can get that runs on a 300 watt PSU.

GO!

EDIT: Instead of upgrading my GPU, would I see a large increase in my computing power by upgrading my 3 GB of RAM to 6?

That would help a lot, yes.
Hell, upgrade your PSU, GPU, and yer RAM. Black friday and Christmas deals are coming soon.

[Edited on 11.22.2012 7:01 PM PST]

  • 11.22.2012 6:58 PM PDT

Roll tide

Posted by: darthnazgul
Posted by: Mike_Bson
Posted by: darthnazgul
See the rapist.
I don't like rap.

*facepalm*

Posted by: Etrnlknightmare

Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Best GPU I can get that runs on a 300 watt PSU.

GO!

EDIT: Instead of upgrading my GPU, would I see a large increase in my computing power by upgrading my 3 GB of RAM to 6?

That would help a lot, yes.
He'll, upgrade your PSU, GPU, and yer RAM. Black friday and Christmas deals are coming soon.
-blam!- it, not worth it.

  • 11.22.2012 7:00 PM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Posted by: Etrnlknightmare

Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Best GPU I can get that runs on a 300 watt PSU.

GO!

EDIT: Instead of upgrading my GPU, would I see a large increase in my computing power by upgrading my 3 GB of RAM to 6?

That would help a lot, yes.
He'll, upgrade your PSU, GPU, and yer RAM. Black friday and Christmas deals are coming soon.
-blam!- it, not worth it.
Are you kidding? You could get all of that for around $150. How much did you expect it to cost? All of those are the easiest components to install, too.

  • 11.22.2012 7:01 PM PDT

Roll tide

Posted by: darthnazgul
Posted by: Mike_Bson
Posted by: darthnazgul
See the rapist.
I don't like rap.

*facepalm*

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP

Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Posted by: Etrnlknightmare

Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Best GPU I can get that runs on a 300 watt PSU.

GO!

EDIT: Instead of upgrading my GPU, would I see a large increase in my computing power by upgrading my 3 GB of RAM to 6?

That would help a lot, yes.
He'll, upgrade your PSU, GPU, and yer RAM. Black friday and Christmas deals are coming soon.
-blam!- it, not worth it.
Are you kidding? You could get all of that for around $150. How much did you expect it to cost? All of those are the easiest components to install, too.
I knew it was going to be that much, but I'm not dumping that much money into my computer, especially when I'll have to get a laptop for college

  • 11.22.2012 7:22 PM PDT

So I'm seriously LOVING the look of this case and was wondering if anyone had any opinions on it. Thank you for looking. And yes, before you ask, I'm using you guys as my "before I buy review team" :)

  • 11.22.2012 7:23 PM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.


Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Posted by: Etrnlknightmare

Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Best GPU I can get that runs on a 300 watt PSU.

GO!

EDIT: Instead of upgrading my GPU, would I see a large increase in my computing power by upgrading my 3 GB of RAM to 6?

That would help a lot, yes.
He'll, upgrade your PSU, GPU, and yer RAM. Black friday and Christmas deals are coming soon.
-blam!- it, not worth it.
The GT 630 is still a good card for a 300w PSU. I recommend getting it

  • 11.22.2012 7:23 PM PDT

Roll tide

Posted by: darthnazgul
Posted by: Mike_Bson
Posted by: darthnazgul
See the rapist.
I don't like rap.

*facepalm*

Posted by: Marvelous Bauble

Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Posted by: Etrnlknightmare

Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Best GPU I can get that runs on a 300 watt PSU.

GO!

EDIT: Instead of upgrading my GPU, would I see a large increase in my computing power by upgrading my 3 GB of RAM to 6?

That would help a lot, yes.
He'll, upgrade your PSU, GPU, and yer RAM. Black friday and Christmas deals are coming soon.
-blam!- it, not worth it.
The GT 630 is still a good card for a 300w PSU. I recommend getting it
Is it any better than my ATI Radeon 5450?

  • 11.22.2012 7:25 PM PDT

It would be a solid upgrade

  • 11.22.2012 7:30 PM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.


Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Posted by: Marvelous Bauble

Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Posted by: Etrnlknightmare

Posted by: Comrade Napoleon
Best GPU I can get that runs on a 300 watt PSU.

GO!

EDIT: Instead of upgrading my GPU, would I see a large increase in my computing power by upgrading my 3 GB of RAM to 6?

That would help a lot, yes.
He'll, upgrade your PSU, GPU, and yer RAM. Black friday and Christmas deals are coming soon.
-blam!- it, not worth it.
The GT 630 is still a good card for a 300w PSU. I recommend getting it
Is it any better than my ATI Radeon 5450?
Yes.

  • 11.22.2012 7:42 PM PDT
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Posted by: ShockCommando12
So I'm seriously LOVING the look of this case and was wondering if anyone had any opinions on it. Thank you for looking. And yes, before you ask, I'm using you guys as my "before I buy review team" :)
Corsair makes good cases.

I have a 400R, it's awesome. Excellent cable management, airflow options are aplenty.

  • 11.22.2012 7:55 PM PDT

What's with the trend of getting laptops for college

I'm in my second year and I'm doing fine without one

  • 11.23.2012 6:18 AM PDT

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Steam username: TopWargamer
To look up my Halo stats...search for the gamertag TopWargamer.
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You know this to be true.
ALL HAIL GABEN

SSD, case, and CPU bought. Pictures are to come soon.

:)

  • 11.23.2012 7:28 AM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.

Taking it to the classroom to record sessions maybe?

  • 11.23.2012 7:29 AM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: TopWargamer
SSD, case, and CPU bought. Pictures are to come soon.

:)
Nice.

I'll post some pictures of my PC once I get it in the Phantom 410 case I'm about to get.

  • 11.23.2012 7:30 AM PDT

Flood Kids? Lol.


Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP

Posted by: TopWargamer
SSD, case, and CPU bought. Pictures are to come soon.

:)
Nice.

I'll post some pictures of my PC once I get it in the Phantom 410 case I'm about to get.


What colour did you get? Mine is red and I love it.

  • 11.23.2012 7:32 AM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: Sand Grenade5656

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP

Posted by: TopWargamer
SSD, case, and CPU bought. Pictures are to come soon.

:)
Nice.

I'll post some pictures of my PC once I get it in the Phantom 410 case I'm about to get.


What colour did you get? Mine is red and I love it.
I wanted white, but they only have black and red so I'm planning to get black. It would match my room better than red would.

  • 11.23.2012 7:45 AM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.

Holy crap! I just compared my build in progress to my Dell machine. Didn't think it was that big! EDIT: Link doesn't work

The case is a Zalman. I probably should have looked into more cases...if the Phantom 410 is the one that I'm thinking of, then it is one badass mother-blam!- case.

Edit: It is the case I'm thinking of.

[Edited on 11.23.2012 9:02 AM PST]

  • 11.23.2012 7:57 AM PDT

Xbox LIVE gamertag: Dat3lessNutella
Steam username: TopWargamer
To look up my Halo stats...search for the gamertag TopWargamer.
SAVED THREAD PAGES: 283
One does not simply get rid of TopWargamer so easily.
You know this to be true.
ALL HAIL GABEN

Here's some pictures of what all I got today....so far.

And here's me making some SSD love for lawls.

  • 11.23.2012 9:15 AM PDT