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Newbie looking to build ~$800 Gaming Rig

JrRacinFan

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Motherboard AsRock B650E Steel Legend : Giga B450i Aorus
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Video Card(s) PowerColor 7900 XTX Liquid Devil: iGPU
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Jayrod0428

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I would recommend this PSU instead of the OCZ one. You should also get this HDD instead.

And IMO, you should go for an HD 4870 by getting a DDR2 board and RAM. The GPU is far more important gaming-wise than the CPU.

The rest looks great to me.

I have been recommended the WD Black before, it does indeed look like a great drive. However, what is specifically better about the PSU?

Also, are you saying I should down-grade to a DDR2 board and use the savings to get a 4870?


Although the savings are spectacular, the RAM you selected is incompatible with my mobo :/ I like the fan though.
 

JrRacinFan

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Although the savings are spectacular, the RAM you selected is incompatible with my mobo :/ I like the fan though.

Show me where its incompatible "??"

Dark knight is purely cosmetic.
 

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Show me where its incompatible "??"

Dark knight is purely cosmetic.

From the newegg specs page:

Memory Standard DDR3 1666(OC)/1333/1066

Oh, and I like the fan you suggested. Sorry for any confusion. I was just recommended the Dark Knight.
 

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From the newegg specs page:

Memory Standard DDR3 1666(OC)/1333/1066

Yes which means the ram is rated UP TO 1800MHZ you would be able to get tighter timings at the lower clock speed. Essentially underclocking the ram BUT the board you chose should be able to obtain 1800mhz dram speeds without issue.

EDIT:

Sorry if I sounded like a jerk :eek: Didn't mean it. I did come out a little harsh.
 

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Yes which means the ram is rated UP TO 1800MHZ you would be able to get tighter timings at the lower clock speed. Essentially underclocking the ram BUT the board you chose should be able to obtain 1800mhz dram speeds without issue.

EDIT:

Sorry if I sounded like a jerk :eek: Didn't mean it. I did come out a little harsh.

Apology accepted :p I'm an OC newb as well as a system-building newb so I have a lot to learn.

Edit: So by underclocking to 1666 it should be able to run? That's cool. Is that a common practice for OCers?
 
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Jayrod0428 said:
I have been recommended the WD Black before, it does indeed look like a great drive. However, what is specifically better about the PSU?

Also, are you saying I should down-grade to a DDR2 board and use the savings to get a 4870?
Yep, that's exactly what I'm saying. The performance increase will be significant. The HD 4870 can be had for as low as $125 for the PowerColor HD 4870 on Newegg.

As for the PSU, the BFG has better specs and build quality, and a 5-year warranty. It is not modular, but that isn't necessary IMO.
 

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Yep, that's exactly what I'm saying. The performance increase will be significant. The HD 4870 can be had for as low as $125 for the PowerColor HD 4870 on Newegg.

As for the PSU, the BFG has better specs and build quality, and a 5-year warranty. It is not modular, but that isn't necessary IMO.

I've heard it's easier for beginners to build with modular PSUs. Would it be more difficult or no?
 

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Modular just means you can eliminate the cables you don't need or use, and attach only the ones you do.

Not a big deal. Some cable ties and some organization skills are all that's needed IMO.

The OCZ is also a Sirtec-based unit, not among the best out there. The BFG is made by ATNG, and has gotten excellent reviews on HardOCP and jonnyGURU, who extensively test PSUs.
 
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