Building a Computer... Need someone to make sure i didn't screw it up

[einstini15]

1. CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($120 )
2. Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($65)
3. Heatsink: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO ($33)
4. Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65)
5. Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hard Drive ($63)
6. SSD: SAMSUNG 840 Series 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive ($97)
7. Video Card: EVGA GeForce GT 630 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 Video Card ($67)
8. Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Black Steel Mid Tower Case ($70)
9. Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 Power Supply ($58)
10. Optical Drive: ASUS 24X DVD Burner ($20 @Newegg)
Total: $658

I just want to know if its all compatible... specifically if the mobo is good for the case and the vid card (specs and size)... I think my case has more ports then my motherboard has connections... if i was to get another mobo which would i get... keep in mind ... non gamer

maybe GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard?

Keep in mind this is for a non gamer. This is time sensitive, friend wants to order soon. Please Help. Thanks

[chazus]

What is the system being used for, exactly, if not gaming?

[einstini15]

Nothing really. Last computer he had was a Dell. It had bad air flow, got hot, and I think low ram. I realize is a bit over kill... But as long as everything will fit and is compatible. It's good

[chazus]

Just seems like a lot of power for using facebook, when something 'just as good' could be had for a fair bit less.

[einstini15]

What would you recommend? I guess I can tell him both options...and let him choose.

[Valorous]

Don't forget the operating system.

Also, if it's for a non-gamer, I'd have recommend an APU setup and you can ditch about $100 off that price (and there you have your $100 for windows if you're going that route).

[einstini15]

Yea I already got the os. Sorry what's apu? I just suspect he won't go for a cheaper machine. He thinks if he pays more, it will last longer.

[chazus]

Really no need for a higher setup, or a GPU.

PCPartPicker part list
CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($54.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply ($38.18 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.94 @ Newegg)
Total: $478.04

If you really want a card for HDMI play or something, just a cheapy will do
Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GT 610 1GB Video Card ($27.98 @ Newegg)

[Quintana]

What would you recommend? I guess I can tell him both options...and let him choose.

If it's not going to be used for gaming, you're wasting a lot of money on hardware you don't need.

Something like this from Marest's builds would be more than enough.

Family/Office/Entry 320

MoBo: ASRock FM2A55M-DGS – $49.99
CPU: AMD A8-5600K – $99.99
RAM: G.Skill 1600MHz 2x2GB – $37.99
HDD: WD Caviar Blue 500GB – $59.99
PSU: Cooler Master Elite 400/460 – $39.99
Case: Antec VSK-4000 – $34.99
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Estimated Total Price – $323

If your friends decides later he wants to game a little, you can add a decent GPU for under $100 and be in good shape.

[einstini15]

Really no need for a higher setup, or a GPU.

PCPartPicker part list
CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($54.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply ($38.18 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.94 @ Newegg)
Total: $478.04

If you really want a card for HDMI play or something, just a cheapy will do
Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GT 610 1GB Video Card ($27.98 @ Newegg)

Would the micro mobo be able to be connected to all the Ports of the case?

[chazus]

Would the micro mobo be able to be connected to all the Ports of the case?

Yarp. The only real difference is less RAM slots and PCI-E slots but... you dont really need more than one anyway.

[Valorous]

Yea I already got the os. Sorry what's apu? I just suspect he won't go for a cheaper machine. He thinks if he pays more, it will last longer.

An apu basically a CPU and GPU in one. I just build a complete machine for a friend with the A10-5800K for $500 and that included a copy of Windows 7 Home. He plays Skyrim, Neverwinter and SWTOR at 720 at around 60 frames. I haven't personally seen it perform but he loves it.

Note that you want faster memory if you go that route. I think i went with 8 gig of 1866 MHz.

[einstini15]

An apu basically a CPU and GPU in one. I just build a complete machine for a friend with the A10-5800K for $500 and that included a copy of Windows 7 Home. He plays Skyrim, Neverwinter and SWTOR at 720 at around 60 frames. I haven't personally seen it perform but he loves it.

Note that you want faster memory if you go that route. I think i went with 8 gig of 1866 MHz.

So I can just take my current setup

1. CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($120 )
2. Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($65)
3. Heatsink: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO ($33)
4. Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65)
5. Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hard Drive ($63)
6. SSD: SAMSUNG 840 Series 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive ($97)
7. Video Card: EVGA GeForce GT 630 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 Video Card ($67)
8. Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Black Steel Mid Tower Case ($70)
9. Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 Power Supply ($58)
10. Optical Drive: ASUS 24X DVD Burner ($20 @Newegg)
Total: $658

And replace cpu with (AMD A10-6800K Richland 4.1GHz (4.4GHz Turbo) Socket FM2 100W Quad-Core Desktop Processor - Black Edition AMD Radeon HD 8670D) and get rid of the video card and all is well?

[chazus]

Faster memory, nor an A10, would be needed for what he's doing.

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So I can just take my current setup
And replace cpu with (AMD A10-6800K Richland 4.1GHz (4.4GHz Turbo) Socket FM2 100W Quad-Core Desktop Processor - Black Edition AMD Radeon HD 8670D) and get rid of the video card and all is well?

You'd need an FM2 motherboard as well. I honestly still think it's overkill by a good 100-200 bucks, but it ain't my money :P