First time making a computer

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tomlolol

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Hi,
As the title says, I want to build my own computer. I read about it and I ended with this configuration. I calculated it will cost around 900€, this is about the maximum i want to pay for it, maybe a little bit more.

CPU: intel Core i5-4570S 2.90GHz 6M LGA1150 (178€)
MotherBoard: GigaByte Motherboard GA-Z87X-D3H (138€)
GraphicsCard: Gigabyte GTX650 2GB with 1110MhZ (120€)
SoundCard: Creative SB audigy SE (27€)
RAM: Kingston DDR3 1333Mhz 4GB (4 X 38€= 152€)
HDD: WD 2,5" sata2 500GB scorpio black, with 7200 RPM and 16MB cache (70€)
Case: Coolermaster storm with 2 build-in fans and 1 optional(78€)
PSU: PSU/Builder Ser CX 80+ Bronze 430W EU (41€)
OS: MS windows 7 Home Premium OEM ENGELS DVD (99.5€)


I dont know if this configuration is alright, i hope it is pretty good. hut i have some questions:
- I dont know if there is aplace for DVD reader in the case that i chose.
- I dont know if the PSU is powerfull enough
- Is the cooling suficient ? The case i chose has: 1x 200mm, 1x 120mm and a place for 2 fans on the top of the case
- do I need a SSD ?
- And the most important question: will all the parts fit together ?

Thank you very much for your time!
 
Just a few things.

I don't really recommend the Storm case, mostly because it's old and has bad cable management features. Instead I'd maybe look at the NZXT Phantom 410 or perhaps some of the Corsair and Fractal cases or maybe even the Zalman Z11 Plus. You will be able to put a DVD reader drive in all of those cases. It goes in the 5.25" drive bay, often situated at the top of the case.

The power supply isn't great, I'd look at 500-600W or so. Take a look at the Corsair CX 500M and 600M power supplies. Good quality, semi-modular (cut down on cable clutter) and affordable.

You don't need an SSD unless you want one. They do make the PC feel a lot snappier and will drastically improve your startup and shut down times.

Your cooling should be fine.


Just a few changes I'd make.

I've already mentioned the case and the power supply. I'd also look at the graphics card. Look at the Radeon HD 7790 or 7850 instead, or the new R7 260X. They should be faster and about the same cost as the GTX 650. If they're more expensive, they are worth it. ;)

If it comes to it, drop the sound card, since the onboard audio on the motherboard will be fine, and put the 30 Euros or so towards the better graphics card. If you can afford them, look at the GTX 760, the HD 7870 and the R9 270X. They all perform about the same, but I imagine the 7870 will be the cheapest.

Look at getting 1600MHz or 1866MHz RAM. 1333MHz is slow and look at getting 8GB in the form of 2x4GB sticks. Kingston is a good brand, so is G.Skill and there are some other good brands too.

HDD looks fine but I'd think about 1TB.

The CPU is great, but not if you want to overclock. Do you want to overclock? If yes, consider the i5 4670K instead (it's more expensive though) since it's better at OC'ing. If no, then what you've chosen is great.

Otherwise, it's good!
 
The question is: What are you going to do with the computer?
If you want to game, there are many modifications that would make it better.
If you want to browse the web, write some essays and look at your desktop, it can be done much cheaper.
 
Thank you very much spirit
and the computer is for playing runescape, a online browser game but not very much demanding
 
Your original ideas will be fine probably but you may as well make the changes I suggested since they are better parts and will probably cost the same or just a little bit less.
 
Can be done much cheaper then.
An APU will run Runescape just fine.
Fractal Design Core 1000
AMD A10-6800K
Gigabyte GA-F2A75M-HD2
4GB 2133-2400MHz RAM
Corsair CX430M
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (The HDD you've picked is only 2.5", which is meant for laptops. You get more value from a 3.5")
 
May as well get 8GB of RAM, but otherwise that build would be fine for Runescape.

If you're looking at playing more demanding games in the future, look at my earlier post.
 
Yeah, for more intense games a dedicated GPU is required.
I just listed the minimum system I would build. You can always upgrade it :)
 
Jiniix said:
Can be done much cheaper then.
An APU will run Runescape just fine.
Fractal Design Core 1000
AMD A10-6800K
Gigabyte GA-F2A75M-HD2
4GB 2133-2400MHz RAM
Corsair CX430M
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (The HDD you've picked is only 2.5", which is meant for laptops. You get more value from a 3.5")
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If you go for APU now, I would suggest getting FM2+ socket instead
 
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