Can anyone confirm this PC build to work effectively?

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AaronPreston

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Hello guys, I've been cooking up this list for a while, I want some confirmation on this list of main PC components.

amzn.com/w/1RQD5IY2LIT9J

I already own the motherboard. I know the CPU/Mobo sockets fit. I just have three primary questions:

1) Is that a good power supply and wattage?

2) Comments on the case?

3) Can I get away with excluding a heat sink? Will that be acceptable, or no?

I'm aware this won't be a high-powered rig, but it will get the job done. Low-end games, emulators, and programming. Those are the three big ones, I think this PC will do great for this. Thoughts, comments? Will this work? Yes, no?

I appreciate all feedback!
 
Any reason why you're using Amazon instead of Newegg? Why would you get a mid-ATX case and use a micro ATX motherboard? If you're using a large case you should get an ATX motherboard, they have more features, better for overclocking, more expandability, better overclocking, etc.

1.) I'd look at this Cooler Master PSU instead: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Series-Watt-CX500/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=pd_cp_e_0

2.) Cases are personal preference. NZXT cases are decent, but they are on the cheaper side.

3.) You need a heatsink, but that comes with the CPU. If you plan to overclock, I'd get an aftermarket one.

You can get a Blu-Ray burner for $2 more: http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Elect...qid=1384902649&sr=1-1&keywords=blu-ray+burner

You can double the size of your hard drive to 1TB for $6 more: http://www.amazon.com/WD-Blue-Deskt...384902655&sr=1-1&keywords=internal+hard+drive
 
Thanks for the cheap upgrade choices! I use Amazon because of Prime. Also because I'm only 15 years of age, and Amazon gift cards are easier to obtain for myself. I'm getting a mid-tower, because I may plan on getting a motherboard add on in a year or so. Money is a factor so I decided to find an integrated board/GPU.

I do not plan on overclocking, but I may add a heatsink just incase I do, and for the precaution. What do you mean by heatsink is included with the CPU? Also, what would an after-market heatsink be?
 
AaronPreston said:
I do not plan on overclocking, but I may add a heatsink just incase I do, and for the precaution. What do you mean by heatsink is included with the CPU? Also, what would an after-market heatsink be?
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All processors have a stock heatsink that comes with them. Aftermarket coolers are heatsinks made by other companies than the CPU company, and are usually a way more ffective in cooling the computer, but a stock heatsink is okay for nearly anything as long as you don't overclock.

Intel stock heatsink: http://www.frostytech.com/articleimages/200706/intelC2Dstock_pspc.jpg

Example (there are hundreds, this is one of the most common) of a aftermarket cooler (Evo 212):
http://i.neoseeker.com/a/Cooler_Master_Hyper_212_EVO/Hyper 212 Evo.png
 
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