First Build, i need advice on the parts

**tabernacle** · February 28th, 2010, 02:28 PM

I already have the case. I have everything picked out after a few days of looking thru newegg.com

heres the list:

-GMC R4 Bulldozer case

-MSI 770-G45 AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard

2-VisionTek 900270 Radeon HD 4350 512MB 64-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

-KINGWIN ABT-730MM 730W ATX 12V Ver.2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply

-AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ955FBGMBOX

-GeIL Black Dragon 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10660) Desktop Memory Model GB38GB1333C9QC

-HITACHI Deskstar HD31000 IDK/7K (0S00163) 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

-Cooler Master Intel Core i5 compatible Hyper TX3 Socket 775/1156/AMD 130W 92mm "heatpipe direct contact" CPU Cooler RR-910-HTX3-G1

As you can see i plan on running Crossfire but i didnt know if this was worth it and if yall have suggestions on other parts that would benefit better to my build, so far My build is running $715.92 i think that is releatively inexpensive

any insight would be appreciated

**Aaron_8015** · February 28th, 2010, 02:36 PM

Well okay couple of things...

1, Welcome to TechIMO.

If you didnt already have the case I would say do not buy as it is awful IMO (not just the outside but inside is very cramped and lacks space).

Absolute waste of time doing Xfire with such low-end cards.... Pick up a fast single card.... Like the 5750 or 5770.

PSU I wouldn't trust and is way overkill, a good 400-500W unit will do....

What is your intention for this computer? What is your budget?

The rest looks okay, will ask why you need so much ram though.....

**tabernacle** · February 28th, 2010, 11:30 PM

im going to cut backl to 4g on the ram, the PSU i just didnt know, and i think going with one card would be better but as again i didnt know

sorry im a complete noob when it comes to this

**JPMiller** · March 1st, 2010, 01:37 AM

Aaron nailed it...
That case is atrocious... dump it on Craigslist and get something usable and that wont make your eyes bleed...
Working inside that thing will leave your knuckles bloody, and your throat sore from swearing...
That is if your able to fit anything in it at all...

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks
for $10 more you get the best bang for buck cooler made currently...
In my opinion unless this is specifically an Overclock project, its not needed...
the included retail HSF is more than adequate.

For that kind of money I'd be looking at a more balanced Intel 1156 build...

**tabernacle** · March 1st, 2010, 01:37 PM

I know the case isnt the greatest but look im trying to keep my budget small, i dont need a 1k comp, so im using what i have already

**Aaron_8015** · March 1st, 2010, 02:57 PM

This PSU will leave you more space (as its modular). Will also let you add another 5750/5770 down the road if you wish....

Newegg.com - OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 - Power Supplies

5770
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100283L Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

5750
Newegg.com - XFX HD-575X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

The 5770 might be the better choice due to the style of the cooler as I imagine any card is gonna get hot in that case....

**tabernacle** · March 5th, 2010, 01:15 AM

ok for all of you who doubted this case is deffinately wrong.

It has more than enough room, with a vertical HDD mount and the ODD technically outside the case it frees up more than you think.

heres some pics.

**JPMiller** · March 5th, 2010, 02:19 AM

LOL... well its still hideous...

Granted, I honestly thought you'd be posting about bloody fingertips and how to work everything in without using a hammer and dremel...

**Aaron_8015** · March 5th, 2010, 03:16 PM

you call that room?

**ShyguyXPC** · March 5th, 2010, 03:55 PM

2 hard drive mounts and a single optical disc drive bay...

in comparison...

THIS!!! is Room...

and to think there are cases that dwarf even this one.

**nickslick74** · March 5th, 2010, 04:17 PM

Is that a cardboard tube behind your case?

**ShyguyXPC** · March 5th, 2010, 07:00 PM

its in the basement, where I work on my PC's most of the time, except that big damn thing, just working on installing a hard drive earlier in the week, I came to the conclusion, next major upgrades I do on the PC, will be getting a lighter case LOL, had to work on the system in the livingroom where there was room and only one room over from my Bedroom, as it is I swear my main rig weighs in at a good 50-60 pounds at least.

but no, thats the air vent hose thing for clothes dryer.

**tabernacle** · March 6th, 2010, 01:01 AM

well im not trying to have a huge case lmao, i looked into a nice full tower but i didnt want the bulk. But long story short, i like the case. anywho the rest of my parts are in shipping so thanks any ways guys/gals

**tabernacle** · March 6th, 2010, 01:04 AM

Yea i checked out full towers but i did not want that bulk. And you guys obviously dont know that im in CIT (computer Information Technology) and i am used to working on micro systems so a small space doesnt cause me fear or bloody knuckles lol. ANYTHING is possible, Remember that