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[RolloRampage]

I've never built a computer before, I really want to build one, i've been researching parts on NewEgg and found some i believe will work well for a gaming computer i'm looking for feed back on these parts if there is a problem with compatibility or if there is a better part for cheaper (better in your opinion) please let me know

*AMD FX-8120 Zambezi 3.1GHz Socket AM3+ 125W Eight-Core Desktop Processor FD8120FRGUBOX
*ASUS P8Z77-V PRO LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
*CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R
*EVGA 02G-P4-2678-KR GeForce GTX 670 FTW 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
*Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
I haven't looked into a case yet (tbh idk what to look for) i wanted to get everything else figured out before finding a case.

 

[PP Mguire]

CPU and motherboard don't go together.

CPU is for an AM3+ motherboard and the motherboard is for Intel 1155 CPUs.

I would drop the FX CPU and toss an i5 3570k in there. Better performance.

You'll need a better PSU.

 

[RolloRampage]

cool thanks, i'll keep on working on it

 

[RubeSmench]

AMD FX
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Intel I5-3570k
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Combo sets from Newegg. I would start from there, that way the socket confusion problem solves itself. Intel's are definitely more pricey, but from what I have heard from reviews, PP Mguire's recommendation to drop the FX series AMD is spot on. Also, this link will come in handy:
Thermaltake Power Supply Calculator
After you have picked out all your components, you can figure out what size power supply you will be needing. Leave yourself a little wiggle room, add on maybe 15% to what you will need for a safety net.

Best of luck with your endeavor, keep us updated with your progress. - Rube

 

[PP Mguire]

Power supply calculators suck terribly. A 650w PSU is perfectly fine for anybody who isn't doing multi-GPU setups.

620w Seasonic
650w Antec
TX 650w Corsair.

From what I can see, all of those combos come with too much for a motherboard.

ASRock Extreme 3 Z77 will be fine. Typically around 100 bucks.