My first build, does it work ?

[DShow]

Hello,

I have started a project to build my first own PC

Think i have done a quite good job finding the parts i need and that fit my budget.

However as a newbie to this i am worried if my build will fit together and I hoped that someone here could confirm that I will actually be able to build it

Build:
Motherboard: Asus CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z or SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0
CPU: AMD FX 8-Core Black Edition FX-8350
GPU: ASUS Radeon R9 280X DirectCU II
RAM: Vengeance® — 8GB Dual/Quad Channel DDR3 Memory Kit
Harddisk: WD BLACK SERIES WD1003FZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5
SSD disk: Samsung SD 840 PRO 2.5-inch SATA 128GB (Basic)
PSU: AX760 ATX Power Supply
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T
CPU Cooler: Hydro Series H75 Liquid CPU Cooler

Feel free to comment the build as well. I am not set on a Motherboard just yet, I would like to play around with some overclocking eventually which the formula-z is very capable of but still it might be overkill for me as a newbie So probably gonna go with the Sabertooth.

Please help and confirm that these part fit together.

TIA !

 

[EarthDog]

It will fit.

Go for the Sabertooth unless you plan on using sub-zero cooling methods.

The H75 will not cool an 8350 well. You want a H100i (or something with a 2x120mm worth of radiator) if you are overclocking that thing.

PSU is a bit of overkill for one CPU...

That ram, you have 4x8GB? I am a bit confused as it says dual/quad channel...?

 

[DShow]

Thx for the quick replay

I want a system that i can keep building on for that reason i picked a larger PSU than needed.

I will use 2x4GB and take advantage of the dual channel.

Will consider a better cooler, thought it was good enough <-- TY

 

[Mandrake4565]

Go for the Sabertooth unless you plan on using sub-zero cooling methods.

The Sabertooth is as good of a board as the CHVF-Z, as ED said it just doesn't have the bells and whistles that the CHVF-Z has. Unless you're planning on benching Sub-Ambient the CHVF-Z is overkill.

If overclocking is the plan get the best Aftermarket heatsink you can fit into the case, period. These Fx 8xxx cpu's really churn out the heat when pushed on.

 

[EarthDog]

Not with an overclocked 8350 it isn't. Stock, sure. very light overclocking, yep. Much past that, you will want what a better cooler will provide.

 

[DShow]

I am sorry guys but you have lost me now

Not sure which CPU cooler to get anymore, what would you recommend?

I only really have two requirements one that it keeps my CPU cold also with a little overclocking and secondly that it is not loud even under high pressure.

 

[EarthDog]

I mentioned above the H100i... THere is also the Thermaltake Big Water 3.0, and others I can't think of this second that will suffice.

 

[DShow]

Okey think I am set now, thx for all the help.

Will be fun to get started

 

[DShow]

So ofcourse once i get my build finish, I got another offer for a pre-build. I have a hard time determining of I should by that one or go with my own in terms of performance especially in games.

The pre-build machine has:

Motherboard: ASUS Z97-K
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 (4x3,6GHz) Quad Core max. 1 x 4,0GHz Sockel LGA 1150
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8,0GB DDR3 (1x8GB) 1600MHz CL9 CL9-9-9-24
SSD Disk:Samsung Flash 120GB 840-er EVO Serie SATA 3.0
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 2GB DDR5 RAM, DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI, DP
PSU: Corsair CX600W ATX 12V V2.3 & EPS 12V 2.01 / 40A / effi. 80% / 12 cm

Both cost around the same my own build a little more expensive but really it nothing.

The Intel CPU is probably much better than the FX-8350 so which one would you recomend i go for?

 

[EarthDog]

Id go with that Intel personally thought GPU is a bit weaker...

 

[DShow]

Can this be build?

Will I be able to fit this build together and working?

Build:
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz / 8MB)
GPU: Asus GTX770-DC2OC-2GD5 - 2GB
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Dual Channel DDR3-1600 8GB (2x4GB)
PSU: Corsair CX600M - 600W
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T
SSD: Samsung SSD 840 Pro Series 128GB
Harddisk: Western Digital Black - 3.5" - SATA 6Gbps - 1TB (B)

Feel free to comment for upgrades in same price range

Most importantly is, can i put all these things together..? I am a newbie so dont wanna buy stuff and find out they don't fit.

 

[EarthDog]

Please do not create multiple threads on the same subject. Merged threads.