my last computer died on me looking to build my first desktop
can anyone give me input if they are all compatible? Also I can salvage hdd and optical so don't need those



This post was edited by Naiva on Oct 18 2014 06:27am

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Just a few bits of criticism.. then post what rob asked

bad cpu
full atx mobo with a matx case
looks like the mobo only supports 1333 mhz ram? and you have 1600 mhz ram
good psu
you do't have a graphics card which means you can't really game on it..

IF you are looking for a computer that isn't for gaming then you can save a lot of money... and if you are looking for one that can game.. you can save a lot of money lol

I mean this in the nicest way possible: That build is terrible.

But that's not a bad thing, I'm just very happy you posted here before ordering parts.


Please fill this out so we can help you better:

where u guys buy ur gear for pc?

Several places, most of which listed through here: http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

Budget: 650
More specific use (what games, what programs): microsoft office / starcraft 2/ diablo 3 /dota 2
Planned time until purchase: asap
Do you need an Operating System?: no
Do you have any specific preferred components?: intel
Do you need a sound or wireless card?: wireless card
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?: stock
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?: no
Zip code/location? (Shipping costs): 96822
Do not need optical drive/HDD

I don't mind sacrificing performance slightly but I would really favor lower power consumption if possible
also thanks for input on the case motherboard didn't even know it doesn't fit

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xT39RB

Only a dual core processor, but you get a GTX 970! You would just need to overclock the processor. With the G3258 it is extremely easy to get it to 4.0 - 4.2 gHz, even with stock cooling. Plus, you could always add an i5 in later when you get more money.

This post was edited by DeXaFiLaH on Oct 18 2014 05:03pm

For his games listed I'd get a more powerful CPU and a less powerful GPU..

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/N6FMyc

Stays within budget
Better CPU
A great GPU
Sexy Case
Sexy PSU


Dexa's build has no HDD

This post was edited by Funion on Oct 18 2014 05:30pm

He said he doesn't need a new HDD. That is an interesting case though - never really even looked at it before. Not bad for $30. Also, the only reason I picked the G3258 was because he said he prefered Intel.


Different build:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FDy76h

Pros:
Intel (Like you wanted)
Quad Core

Cons:
Slightly Over Budget
MicroATX Board in an ATX Case (Some people don't like it)
Stock CPU cooler (Only a con if you plan on overclocking, really)


You could alter the above build and get a full size H97 Board instead of a Z97 to save about $15, but you lose the potential to overclock it later. In addition, if you get the H97 board instead, you can get a locked version of the i5 (such as the i5 4570 and save another $20)

Although, you could take the build Funion posted and drop the HDD, buy a CM Hyper 212 Evo cpu cooler, and get a better brand of RAM (even though I have no experience with Team - it may be alright anyway)

This post was edited by DeXaFiLaH on Oct 18 2014 06:01pm