omslemming
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My first build had a few issues mainly revolving around known issues with the asus motherboard p5ql pro and installed software/drivers with it and the audio used on the motherboard causing various bsods etc
So its a few years later now and I want to build a new system mainly for gaming not the highest of the high specs as I cant afford that but something that will be resonably future proof for a couple of years.
Because of the issues ive had in the past(that I wish id known about at the time but due to lack of research I ended up being stuck with the parts) id just like to know if theres any known issues with any of the kit im choosing to use, any compatability issues etc and if theres any suggestions for a better option please feel free to advise me as I said this is only my 2nd build so im still pretty new to all this.
Ok so heres the components with links to there listing on ebuyer(mywebsite of choice for components) so you can see what im talking about.
Case-Antac dark fleet df85 (love the airflow of this case-along with the 7+ fans should more then give me enough cooling) Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 Case | Ebuyer.com
Powersupply-coolermaster gx650(would like some advice on this mainly as im going to run 2 graphics cards with crossfire, is this powerful enough? or should I go for an 850+w supply? Coolermaster GX 650W PSU | Ebuyer.com
Motherboard-Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 Socket AM3+ 8 Channel Audio ATX Motherboard Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 Socket AM3+ 8 Channel Audio AT...
Processer-AMD Bulldozer FX-8 8120 3.1Ghz Socket AM3+ 8MB L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor AMD Bulldozer FX-8 8120 3.1Ghz Socket AM3+ 8MB L3....
Memory-Corsair 16GB DDR3 1600Mhz Vengeance Memory in a 4 times 4gb configuration Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600Mhz CL9 1....
Graphics-XFX HD 7850 2GB DDR5 DVI HDMI Dual Mini DisplayPort PCI-E Graphics Card
This is the XFX duel fan version of the 7850 and im going for 2 of these in a crossfire setup
XFX HD 7850 2GB DDR5 DVI HDMI Dual Mini DisplayPor...
Processer cooler-Coolermaster Hyper TX3 Evo Coolermaster Hyper TX3 Evo Socket 1366 1155 1156 7... Again this is another thing im unsure of, is an air cooler enough for this kind of build? or should I use a closed loop water cooled cpu cooler such as a Corsair CWCH80 Hydro Series H80 Corsair CWCH80 Hydro Series H80 High Performance.....
Soundcard-Asus Xonar D2X Soundcard Asus Xonar D2X Soundcard | Ebuyer.com
SSD drive for os and programs/games used regualy OCZ 240GB Agility 3 SSD OCZ 240GB Agility 3 SSD - Solid State Drives | Ebu...
Backup regular harddrive for large storage- Seagate 2TB Barracuda Internal Hard Drive Seagate 2TB BARRACUDA 3.5" SATA-III Hard Drive.. |...
Card reader-Sweex internal card reader Sweex All-in-1 Internal Card Reader. USB | Ebuyer....
Optical drive-Pioneer 12xbdrw Multilayer 128gb Retail Pioneer 12xbdrw Multilayer 128gb Retail | Ebuyer.c...
So thats the plan! It will be running on windows 7 home premium 64bit edition and will being used as a gaming/media pc I might dabble in overclocking or though im a complete newbie there so anything I did try would be lightweight.
So any advice?
So its a few years later now and I want to build a new system mainly for gaming not the highest of the high specs as I cant afford that but something that will be resonably future proof for a couple of years.
Because of the issues ive had in the past(that I wish id known about at the time but due to lack of research I ended up being stuck with the parts) id just like to know if theres any known issues with any of the kit im choosing to use, any compatability issues etc and if theres any suggestions for a better option please feel free to advise me as I said this is only my 2nd build so im still pretty new to all this.
Ok so heres the components with links to there listing on ebuyer(mywebsite of choice for components) so you can see what im talking about.
Case-Antac dark fleet df85 (love the airflow of this case-along with the 7+ fans should more then give me enough cooling) Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 Case | Ebuyer.com
Powersupply-coolermaster gx650(would like some advice on this mainly as im going to run 2 graphics cards with crossfire, is this powerful enough? or should I go for an 850+w supply? Coolermaster GX 650W PSU | Ebuyer.com
Motherboard-Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 Socket AM3+ 8 Channel Audio ATX Motherboard Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 Socket AM3+ 8 Channel Audio AT...
Processer-AMD Bulldozer FX-8 8120 3.1Ghz Socket AM3+ 8MB L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor AMD Bulldozer FX-8 8120 3.1Ghz Socket AM3+ 8MB L3....
Memory-Corsair 16GB DDR3 1600Mhz Vengeance Memory in a 4 times 4gb configuration Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600Mhz CL9 1....
Graphics-XFX HD 7850 2GB DDR5 DVI HDMI Dual Mini DisplayPort PCI-E Graphics Card
This is the XFX duel fan version of the 7850 and im going for 2 of these in a crossfire setup
XFX HD 7850 2GB DDR5 DVI HDMI Dual Mini DisplayPor...
Processer cooler-Coolermaster Hyper TX3 Evo Coolermaster Hyper TX3 Evo Socket 1366 1155 1156 7... Again this is another thing im unsure of, is an air cooler enough for this kind of build? or should I use a closed loop water cooled cpu cooler such as a Corsair CWCH80 Hydro Series H80 Corsair CWCH80 Hydro Series H80 High Performance.....
Soundcard-Asus Xonar D2X Soundcard Asus Xonar D2X Soundcard | Ebuyer.com
SSD drive for os and programs/games used regualy OCZ 240GB Agility 3 SSD OCZ 240GB Agility 3 SSD - Solid State Drives | Ebu...
Backup regular harddrive for large storage- Seagate 2TB Barracuda Internal Hard Drive Seagate 2TB BARRACUDA 3.5" SATA-III Hard Drive.. |...
Card reader-Sweex internal card reader Sweex All-in-1 Internal Card Reader. USB | Ebuyer....
Optical drive-Pioneer 12xbdrw Multilayer 128gb Retail Pioneer 12xbdrw Multilayer 128gb Retail | Ebuyer.c...
So thats the plan! It will be running on windows 7 home premium 64bit edition and will being used as a gaming/media pc I might dabble in overclocking or though im a complete newbie there so anything I did try would be lightweight.
So any advice?