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Littletear

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    First Time Builder
    « on: February 26, 2014, 05:55:27 PM »
    So this is practically what I think I'm gonna do. I have a little money to spend still. Any upgrades recommended? The processor was already given to me.

    http://pcpartpicker.com/p/30HXd

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    Re: First Time Builder
    « Reply #1 on: February 26, 2014, 08:12:18 PM »
    I'd suggest a 650watt PSU vs the 460watt

    *Also the site shows in pink that there is a warning about possible compatability issues. Might be the 460watt PSU flagged as weak. Everything else looks good.

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    Re: First Time Builder
    « Reply #2 on: February 27, 2014, 10:30:01 PM »
    The warning reads: "AMD FX-4100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor does not include a stock CPU cooler. Adding a CPU Cooler to your part list is recommended."

    When it says recommended it means essential. Unless you already have a cooler for it.

    Alternativly the AMD FX-4300 does come with a stock cooler, is still 95W (I don't know if power usage is an issue for you) & is a little faster. On top of that it's only $1 more. I don't think that you'll find a cooler for less than that.

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    Re: First Time Builder
    « Reply #3 on: February 28, 2014, 06:44:31 AM »
    It's not a bad build for the price but I would really recommend getting a slightly better CPU - Something like an FX-6300 would do nicely.

    That is also a pretty basic PSU, I'd really recommend getting something like this as it's much higher quality. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9