Basic cpu build

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No particular budget, just looking to browse the net with. Here is a basic build I put together;

http://www.microcenter.com/product/323929/V3_Black_Edition_ATX_Mid_Tower_Computer_Case

http://www.microcenter.com/product/398006/Core_i3_3225_33GHz_LGA_1155_Boxed_Processor

http://www.microcenter.com/product/393422/P8Z77-V_LK_LGA_1155_Z77_ATX_Intel_Motherboard

http://www.microcenter.com/product/...0Gb-s_35_Internal_Hard_Drive_WD1002FAEX_-_OEM

http://www.microcenter.com/product/...el_Desktop_Memory_Kit_(Two_4GB_Memory_Modules)

http://www.microcenter.com/product/406088/CX_Series_CX600M_600_Watt_ATX_Modular_Power_Supply

http://www.microcenter.com/product/407512/24x_Super_Multi_Internal_SATA_DVD±RW_DL_Drive_-_Bare_Drive

For those that don't want to click on links here is the basic build;

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition ATX Mid Tower 34.99/19.99 after rebate
Intel Core i3 3225 3.3GHz LGA 1155 Boxed Processor 119.99
ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Z77 ATX Intel Motherboard 94.99/79.99 after rebate
Western Digital WD Black 1TB 7,200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb 89.99
Corsair Vengeance Series 8GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800) 67.99
Corsair CX Series CX600M 600 Watt ATX Modular Power 69.99/59.99 after rebate
LG 24x Super Multi Internal SATA DVDRW DL Drive -15.99

And I already have win 7, keyboard, mouse and monitor

Also can I use the motherboard for on board graphics or should I get something like a gtx 650 for $100.00.
 
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For basic machine, you don't need to get a gpu.
PSU - I don't think you need 600W. CX430M will do.
CPU - Personally would go for AMD A10 5800K instead
 
daisymtc said:
For basic machine, you don't need to get a gpu.
PSU - I don't think you need 600W. CX430M will do.
CPU - Personally would go for AMD A10 5800K instead
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As for the psu, yeah but for $10-15 diff. hmmmm :D Maybe I should save a couple of dollars.

I didn't even know what the AMD A10 was until you posted here and I googled it.... So it has a built in GPU nice.

So can you suggest a nice mobo to go with it. I've seen alot of micro mobo's for this cpu maybe that and get a smaller tower?

And I've read where they suggest getting a cooler for the processor. Maybe a CM212? or something else?

You've sparked some interest in me now. Something new for me to play around with :D :good:

Thank You.....
 
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$452 shipped + case & cooler.

You know an mATX mb will work with larger cases or there's many mATX to chose from if you want a smaller case.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128577

A8 - A10 both unlocked for oc and .2/.3Ghz diff so if you want to save the $20, or just get the A10. But A6-5400 would be plenty.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1245147

Faster RAM utilized by graphics processing.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231519

Net surfer? Room for some storage. You probably have an external if you need more.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231613

CX430
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026
 
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OK So here is my updated complete build please comment as I intend to purchase everything today

CM 120 elite case $40.00
AMD 810 5800K $100.00
Cosair H60 $59.00 - 20.00 mir
MSI FM2-A75ma-35 $60.00
Corsair CX430M $49.99-20mir
Samsung 840 120GB $100.00
LG 24X DVD $15.00
Gskill 8gb 2133 $65.00
Artic silver pro $7.99
Win7 $90.00 (already purchased a new copy 3 moths ago never used)

Am I missing anything or should I change anything?

So this will be my new internet cube for my wife......
 
PCunicorn said:
I have heard very bad stuff about the CX 430. Get a CX 500. Other than that, looks good, but I am pretty sure the H60 wont fit in the case without modding. If you need it, look at this thread for some help with ideas for fitting the H60: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1039596653
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Used two or three of those CX 430s for builds now, not had a problem. Still going strong a year on. :)

I would say the CX power supplies are safe enough to use. I tend to use and recommend them to people.

You may want to get the CX 500 anyway just for a little bit of headroom though if you need it.
 
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Okay, but of all PSUs I have ever seen, the CX430 has the most people complaining of whining.
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I think the whine people hear may have something to do with putting too much load on the PSU. So if it has a lower wattage you're more likely to reach it's limit and cause it to whine.

That is a total theory though and I have no evidence. I run a CX600 and it's been great for almost 2 years now.
 
It's not load, in fact I have actually seen somebody with like a 150w build and CX 430 and it whined. It's not the whole CX series just the 430.
 
PCunicorn said:
It's not load, in fact I have actually seen somebody with like a 150w build and CX 430 and it whined. It's not the whole CX series just the 430.
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Well the two systems I used CX 430s with are fairly low power consumption systems and the power supplies don't whine at all.

I think Corsair recently brought out new CX models, maybe the older ones had the problem?
 
PCunicorn said:
I have heard very bad stuff about the CX 430. Get a CX 500. Other than that, looks good, but I am pretty sure the H60 wont fit in the case without modding. If you need it, look at this thread for some help with ideas for fitting the H60: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1039596653
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Yeah I ordered the CX430M from Newegg if that matters? And thanks for the heads up on the H60. I already read about the H60 and planned to drill out the hdd cage as I'm using a SSD.
 
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Used two or three of those CX 430s for builds now, not had a problem. Still going strong a year on. :)

I would say the CX power supplies are safe enough to use. I tend to use and recommend them to people.

You may want to get the CX 500 anyway just for a little bit of headroom though if you need it.
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I thought about it, but it's for my wife so no video games......
 
So I pick up the Mobo, CPU and SSD from Micro Center tomorrow. Is the MSI ok or do I need to go with the Gigabyte? The MSI has good reviews for this board whereas the Gigabyte has alot of DOA's..... Oh and last question. Should I go ahead an install my Crucial 64mb ssd or get a Samsung 120GB ssd. Either way I have an external 1 TB W.D. hard drive.
 
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Both Gigabyte and MSI make good boards, get whichever is cheapest in your price range.

SSD wise, I always recommend going for at least 120GB now. 64GB is probably a bit on the small side. Assuming you're referring to the Crucial M4, the Samsung SSDs are a bit faster (I used to own an M4 and it was fast though, don't get me wrong).
 
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