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Gaming Computer Build

Sep 28, 2013 1:02PM PDT

I am a complete noob when it comes to building a computer. I am 15 and this is the first desktop I am building and it is going to be for gaming. If anyone has some suggestions, tips, or info on te hardware I'm choosing please let me know!

My hardware:
Motherboard: MSI 760-E51 FX
Processor: AMD FX-8320 FX Series
Processor Fan: Stock Fan
Case: Undecided, suggestions please!
Hard Drive: WD Blue 1 TB hard drive
Sound Card: Sound Blaster Z
RAM: 4-8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card: 3-4 GB GDDR5
Power Source: Need help on this not sure about it.

If I left anything out please tell me!

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"Power Source: Need help on this not sure about it."
Sep 28, 2013 1:33PM PDT

Antec or Corsair that is 80% efficient at it's continuous rated power level. Find a website that will add up all the power for each part of the system to find out how much total "continuous" (not just max) power you will need. Thermal take has a great power calculator.

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Gaming
Sep 29, 2013 12:48AM PDT

Do NOT build a gaming rig with a micro mobo.
You want a full size atx mobo.

Do NOT build a gaming rig with a small case.
You want a mid tower or full tower.

Gpu?
Look here.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html
Go as high up the list as your wallet will allow.

Psu?
Quality single rail unit.
Watts?
That will depend on what gpu you pick since you have already picked a 125w cpu.

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With a system and use like you've described ...I'd include
Sep 29, 2013 1:41AM PDT

an aftermarket HS Fan to provide better cooling than the stock unit.

Also didn't see a CD-DVD Burner/Drive....another must for me.

Perhaps most important....I'd be looking at other MBs.....like the GA-970A-D3P it stipulates support for the CPU you listed and rates way better based on buyer feedback.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-128-627&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=50&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1#scrollFullInfo

VAPCMD

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Skip the sound card.
Sep 29, 2013 3:59AM PDT

It used to be true you could get more FPS or sound quality from a card. This changed and now that many hook up with HDMI (with sound over HDMI) the sound card is just another item that could create problems for the new PC builder.

Let me be very bad here and write that very few can install Windows properly and then they complain about lockups and more. WHICH IS WHY I like simpler machines for the beginner. The sound card is not going to add value here.

I see you didn't pick a video card so please pick from THE LIST.

-> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

You don't have to go too far up the list for great game play.
Bob

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RE:
Sep 29, 2013 10:39PM PDT

I will suggest you to buy Seasonic X760 Fully modular gold certified power supply and for the case you have many option as you can buy mid tower gaming case of full tower gaming case but i will recommend you to buty NZXT lexa S. It is a mid tower case will all the features like side panel , fan controller etc.