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First custom pc build, around 1k

Sep 8, 2014 8:38PM PDT

Hey guys,

First attempt at building my own system here, will be a Windows/Fedora Linux dual-boot for around 1k Euros.
I am planning to build a system that is suitable for a certain level of Gaming on Windows (i.e. playing a FPS like CS:GO on maximum settings with a frame rate well above 60 and also being able to play other games on high settings) as well as fully compatible (looking at you, video card) for Linux.

I have just compiled components that I think would fit my profile, but as a first time builder, I am essentially clueless, particularly on things like the mainboard and the case.

I do have a pretty good understanding of computers, operating systems and the basic things to look for in components, but am lacking the know-how of building my own system.

I am currently thinking of leaving out a CD/DVD/Blu-ray tray, as I can't remember having used any of them for 2 years now. In case I would have to, I still have a small Notebook.


Here's my current list, with links to the cheapest German vendor I could find for the component:

- SSD: 512GB Samsung 840 Pro Series 284 Euro [0]
or
512GB Samsung 850 Pro Series 304 Euro [5]
- HDD: 2TB 7200rpm Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 69.00 Euro [1]
- CPU: 4.0GHz 8-Core AMD FX 8350 145.56 Euro [2]
- GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 274.46 Euro [3]
or
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 209.13 Euro [4]
- RAM: 16GB 1866MHz Kingston HX318C10FRK2 149.89 Euro [6]
- MOBO: ASUS M5A97 R2.0 102.93 Euro [7]
- Power: 500W Corsair CX Series 57.33 Euro [Cool

Total cost with the cheaper choices is 1017.84


I am probably going for the cheaper option on the SSD and GPU as the overall price is already a bit over 1k.
I am completely clueless on the case, don't know what to look for there.
I think this setup should well fit my requirements, probably even very well, so that I won't have to upgrade for a few years, which is nice.

My main questions:

- Have I forgotten any components I need?
- Are these components compatible with each other?
- Are there any components that you would recommend against?
- What case would fit those components?


Thanks a lot for the help!

Julian

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[0] http://www.amazon.de/Samsung-Series-interne-SSD-Festplatte-anthrazit/dp/B009NB8WTI
[1] http://www.hoh.de/hardware/festplatten/hoh-tipp/538231/seagate-barracuda-7200.14-2000gb-3-5-sata-6gb/s-7200rpm-64mb
[2] http://www.amazon.de/AMD-Octa-Core-Prozessor-Socket-Cache/dp/B009O7YUF6
[3] http://www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/2048MB-Gigabyte-GeForce-GTX-770-Windforce-3x-OC-Aktiv-PCIe-3-0-x16--Retai_856384.html
[4] http://www.getgoods.de/detail/index/sArticle/866551
[5] http://www.amazon.de/dp/B00LMXBMZG?m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF
[6] http://www.amazon.de/Kingston-HX318C10FRK2-16-Arbeitsspeicher-DDR3-RAM/dp/B00J8E8ZOC/
[7] http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-M5A97-R2-0-SATA-Motherboard/dp/B008V9959O
[Cool http://www.amazon.de/Corsair-Series-500Watt-Bronze-Netzteil/dp/B009D79N3G

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Sep 8, 2014 9:41PM PDT

Updated my config according to suggestions from another forum:

- SSD: 512GB Samsung 840 Pro Series 284 Euro [0]
or
512GB Samsung 850 Pro Series 304 Euro [5]
- HDD: 2TB 7200rpm Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 69.00 Euro [1]
- CPU: 4.0GHz 8-Core AMD FX 8350 145.56 Euro [2]
- GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 274.46 Euro [3]
or
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 209.13 Euro [4]
- RAM: 8GB 1600MHz Kingston XMP KHX16C9T3K2/8X 72.51 Euro [6]
- MOBO: ASUS M5A97 R2.0 102.93 Euro [7]
- Power: Seasonic M12II-520 69.00 Euro [Cool
- Case: Corsair 450D Obsidian Series 107.76 Euro [9]
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[0] http://www.amazon.de/Samsung-Series-interne-SSD-Festplatte-anthrazit/dp/B009NB8WTI
[1] http://www.hoh.de/hardware/festplatten/hoh-tipp/538231/seagate-barracuda-7200.14-2000gb-3-5-sata-6gb/s-7200rpm-64mb
[2] http://www.amazon.de/AMD-Octa-Core-Prozessor-Socket-Cache/dp/B009O7YUF6
[3] http://www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/2048MB-Gigabyte-GeForce-GTX-770-Windforce-3x-OC-Aktiv-PCIe-3-0-x16--Retai_856384.html
[4] http://www.getgoods.de/detail/index/sArticle/866551
[5] http://www.amazon.de/dp/B00LMXBMZG?m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF
[6] http://www.amazon.de/Kingston-KHX16C9T3K2-8X-Arbeitsspeicher-DDR3-RAM/dp/B00A77202C
[7] http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-M5A97-R2-0-SATA-Motherboard/dp/B008V9959O
[Cool http://www.amazon.de/Seasonic-M12II-520-Stromversorgung-520-ATX22/dp/B0038T0V8Q

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Just an opinion
Sep 9, 2014 12:53AM PDT
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Thanks
Sep 9, 2014 2:30AM PDT

I'm not sure what that article you linked there is supposed to tell me, I've read it before.
Is that supposed to mean something like 'buy the 580 pro'?
Bc at this point in time I have also kinda changed my opinion on the graka and am probably going for the 480 evo instead of pro, as it is an 80 Euro difference for a marginal performance difference.

Ram.... okay, something like this then? http://www.amazon.de/Crucial-BLE2CP4G3D1869DE1TX0CEU-Ballistix-Arbeitsspeicher-240-polig/dp/B006TB4ZXC

Would the 620 model of that Seasonic psu also be okay then? (M12II-620)

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Sep 9, 2014 3:38AM PDT

The link tries to show where you get the best bang-for-the-buck.
You fit in your needs and your budget and then use the list to help you select a ssd.

Ram.......looks fine.
I'm not crazy about those big heat sink fins but that's just an opinion.
It's not that the 1866 will give you a huge jump over 1600 but since your in the build it stage it best to spend a few extra bucks now.

Psu.....opinions in this area are all over the map.
Your building a rig with some high wattage stuff.
My opinion is to go with a 700w "single rail" unit.
You chose a 620w dual rail unit.
Your call.
Rails refers to the number of +12v rails in the psu.......weenie stuff.