Gaming PC Build Review

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jvirgreen

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This is my first custom DIY build ever! I recently bought and received a Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced full tower case and my Windows 7 64 bit operating system. I am mostly going to be using my new pc for gaming but before I jump and purchase a load of expensive parts, being that I am a first time builder and a complete noob, perhaps I could get a few reviews on my parts list. Any comments, suggestions, or critical assessments would be very much appreciated. I’m particularly concerned with any compatibility issues. Thanks!

CPU: AMD HDT90ZFBGRBOX Phenom II 1090T Black Edition Six Core Processor - 3.20GHz, 6MB Cache, 2000MHz (4000 MT/s) FSB, Retail, Socket AM3, Processor with Fan http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6052729&CatId=4432

Mobo: Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H Motherboard - AMD 890GX, Socket AM3, DDR3, PCIe, LAN
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...No=5975100&RSort=4&csid=ITD&body=#ReviewStart

Memory: Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 Vengeance 8GB PC12800 DDR3 RAM - 1600MHz, 2x4096MB, Non-ECC, Unbuffered
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7025810&CatId=3473

Video card: HIS H695F2G2M Radeon HD 6950 Video Card - 2048MB, GDDR5, PCIe, Dual mini-Display Port, HDMI, Dual DVI
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7073901&CatId=3669

HDD x 2 (raid0): Hitachi 0F10381 Hard Drive - 500GB, 3.5", 7200 RPM, 16MB, SATA-3G
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...No=6091097&RSort=4&csid=ITD&body=#ReviewStart

PSU: Corsair CMPSU-750AX AX750 Power Supply - ATX, Modular, 750 Watt, 80+ Gold Certified, 120mm Ultra-Quiet Fan
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6391007&CatId=2533

Optical drive: Pioneer BDR-206 Blu Ray Burner - Drive Only w/o software
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...No=7106135&RSort=4&csid=ITD&body=#ReviewStart

Again, thanks.
 
Hitachi HDD's are not typically known for being reliable components. I would go with something like a Samsung Spinpoint or a Western Digital
 
should be a solid build. believe me, building isn't that hard. you just gotta take it slowly and make sure everything is plugged in and good
 
george93pr said:
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB - $49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181
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Thanks for the input. I have decided to spend the extra $20 and change my hdd to the Samsung Spinpoint as suggested. The amended parts list is as follows.

CPU: AMD HDT90ZFBGRBOX Phenom II 1090T Black Edition Six Core Processor - 3.20GHz, 6MB Cache, 2000MHz (4000 MT/s) FSB, Retail, Socket AM3, Processor with Fan http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6052729&CatId=4432

Mobo: Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H Motherboard - AMD 890GX, Socket AM3, DDR3, PCIe, LAN
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...No=5975100&RSort=4&csid=ITD&body=#ReviewStart

Memory: Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 Vengeance 8GB PC12800 DDR3 RAM - 1600MHz, 2x4096MB, Non-ECC, Unbuffered
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7025810&CatId=3473

Video card: HIS H695F2G2M Radeon HD 6950 Video Card - 2048MB, GDDR5, PCIe, Dual mini-Display Port, HDMI, Dual DVI
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7073901&CatId=3669

HDD x 2 (raid0): SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

PSU: Corsair CMPSU-750AX AX750 Power Supply - ATX, Modular, 750 Watt, 80+ Gold Certified, 120mm Ultra-Quiet Fan
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6391007&CatId=2533

Optical drive: Pioneer BDR-206 Blu Ray Burner - Drive Only w/o software
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...No=7106135&RSort=4&csid=ITD&body=#ReviewStart

I will hopefully be ordering my parts before the end of the week and will continue to update this thread. Any further comments will be most appreciated. Thanks again!
 
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