First Time Builder

[RHCPxx311]

Hello everyone. I've decided to build my first desktop computer system. My main use of it will be playing games (such as battlefield 3) and doing a little programming. I have selected all the equipment I believe is necessary. I would like to receive helpful advice on whether the equipment I have chosen will work together and if it is a cost efficient set-up. The parts list I have supplied comes out to around the $900 region so any cheaper is always a nice thing. The only real issue I've had so far is not knowing what part I should buy to allow wireless internet connectivity. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

CPU: AMD FX4100
Motherboard: ASRock 970
Computer Case: CFI Prime 223, ATX Mid Tower Case
RAM: GSkill Ripjaws series 8GB 240 pin DDR3 1600
Video Card: Radeon HD 7950 3GB Sapphire
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F4 320GB
Optical Drive: Samsung DVD Burner 24x
PSU: FSP Group Booster x5 450W
OS: Windows 8

Network card: ?

 

[MrTechProWannabe]

Is there a reason you're wanting AMD? For 1000 Bucks you can get a nice Intel Core/GeForce GTX setup if wanted. That HDD seems a bit small too. Unless you already own a large SSD That 320GB Will get used up in absolutely no time, once you install The OS, a Few games and whatever you want to download, you'll probably be at it's limit. And are you sure you only want a 450W PSU? Something you never want to skimp on is the PSU. I don't know much about Radeon HD GPU's or anything about anything For that matter.. But I'm guessing like most high-end GPU's, That video card will probably require a minimum power of like 400W? I don't know For sure, I'm just guessing but you should probably upgrade that PSU. And can you elaborate more on what ASRock 970 That is? As in Extreme or Pro?

 

[jasonalwaysready]

$920 but you can take off $40 in MIR
take another $10 off by typing in NEWCUSTOMER as a promocode which puts you at $870 in a few weeks.

Newegg.com - Rosewill RNX-N250PCe (RNWD-11005) Wireless Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g/n PCI Express 300/300Mbps Transfer/Receive Rate 2T2R 64-bit/128-bit WEP, TKIP, and AES WPA, WPA2


if you could expand your budget just a tad more, you can afford an ssd, which will upgrade the one component that is holding you back, the harddrive.

Newegg.com - LG 24X DVD Burner - Bare Drive 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model GH24NS95 - CD / DVD Burners

Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit (Full Version) - Operating Systems

Newegg.com - Intel Core i3-3220 Ivy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155 55W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2500 BX80637i33220

Newegg.com - ASRock H77 Pro4-M LGA 1155 Intel H77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL

Newegg.com - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650M 650W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Semi Modular High Performance Power Supply

Newegg.com - EVGA 02G-P4-3660-KR GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD322GJ/U 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Newegg.com - Corsair Carbide Series 200R Black Steel structure with molded ABS plastic accent pieces ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

 

[RHCPxx311]

Thanks for the info guys. jasonalwaysready, why do you prefer the intel core i3 over the AMD fx4100?

 

[PP Mguire]

http://www.techist.com/forums/f76/your-cpu-modern-games-guide-those-building-261626/

The i3 is faster at single threaded type applications, especially games. The FX itself is more like the i3 with its module setup.

 

[RHCPxx311]

Is there a reason you're wanting AMD? For 1000 Bucks you can get a nice Intel Core/GeForce GTX setup if wanted. That HDD seems a bit small too. Unless you already own a large SSD That 320GB Will get used up in absolutely no time, once you install The OS, a Few games and whatever you want to download, you'll probably be at it's limit. And are you sure you only want a 450W PSU? Something you never want to skimp on is the PSU. I don't know much about Radeon HD GPU's or anything about anything For that matter.. But I'm guessing like most high-end GPU's, That video card will probably require a minimum power of like 400W? I don't know For sure, I'm just guessing but you should probably upgrade that PSU. And can you elaborate more on what ASRock 970 That is? As in Extreme or Pro?

The Extreme model