This will be my first build..

johnharoldlv · **Joined:** Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:10 pm **Posts:** 8

Hi Guys, this is for gaming build and this will be my first pc

. will be playing it on Online games mostly and BF3. I need some advice, please help!

CPU: AMD Richland a10 6800k
GPU: From apu HD8650 if im not mistaken
Mobo: Asus F2A85-M LE
Case:(Aerocool VS3 Advance/Aerocool V3X or any Mid tower within the price range im not sure which to pick yet)
HDD: 500GB Seagate/WD
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8gb1600mhz (4gbx2)

Appreciate any suggestions! Thanks guys. hehe

Pappnaas · **Posted:** Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:57 am

A question: On what resolution you want to play?

http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Processors ... -DiRT-3-an states that BF3@1280x960@Med tops out at 25-34 FPS, that's not what i'd call 'playable framerates'.

I guess you should look for something like Athlon II X4 750K + dedicated 7790 GPU or similar unless you game @1280x1024 or less.

And i'd suggest digging up some more budget to buy a small SSD. Any PC without one feels so slow and sluggish, gaming does get a nice boost too, reducing load times to near nothing.

CA_Steve · **Posted:** Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:27 am

Welcome to SPCR.

As Pappnaas stated, game resolution drives fps. So, you could play games with the A10..if you were willing to go down to low resolution and also turn down AA, AF, etc.

What's your budget?

What are the other online games?

There are much quieter cases at the same $100 price point or less. The Fractal Define R4 goes on sale for $80 at Newegg for about a week every month.

johnharoldlv · **Joined:** Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:10 pm **Posts:** 8

@pappnaas ill try to budget it out because my budget is just below 450$

@CA_Steve - thanks for the welcome! :3
anyway i'll be playing Ragnarok, Dragon Nest, Left4dead call of duty, gta4/5

Budget 400$-450$
Cases Price below 40$ XP

CA_Steve · **Posted:** Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:10 am

You don't mention your monitor resolution, but looking at these games....some might be playable and some won't. $450 is a tough price point to get to - are you including the OS in that or do you need to buy a copy of Windows? You might want to start with 4GB of RAM and then add more if you need it. Here's how $450 breaks down:

a10-6800K $150
mobo $85
4-8GB RAM $50
hdd $70
Seasonic G360 PSU $60
case $40 ( a $40 case....won't be quiet)
os ?
Total $455

cpu cooler $35 (Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo or Silverstone Argon AR1)

Mr Spocko · **Posted:** Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:15 am

Tricky really for a budget build like this, I personally think it's not a bad choice. You could save a bit on a non APU processor, but then you'll have to budget for a graphics card which pushes the cost up again.

On balance I think you've extracted overall your best price performance with that spec.

johnharoldlv · **Joined:** Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:10 pm **Posts:** 8

CA_Steve wrote:

You don't mention your monitor resolution, but looking at these games....some might be playable and some won't. $450 is a tough price point to get to - are you including the OS in that or do you need to buy a copy of Windows? You might want to start with 4GB of RAM and then add more if you need it. Here's how $450 breaks down:

a10-6800K $150
mobo $85
4GB RAM $50
hdd $70
Seasonic G360 PSU $60
case $40 ( a $40 case....won't be quiet)
os ?
Total $455

cpu cooler $35 (Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo or Silverstone Argon AR1)

Sorry i forgot to mention the monitor because im not sure but im always with 1248x960
Can u list some quiet cases i might consider it hehe i already have an OS installer so i wont be needing it wil be using os8/7

CA_Steve · **Posted:** Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:16 pm

How about this?

Also, just a thought - you might want to consider getting an FM2+ motherboard - as it will support both the A10-6800K and the upcoming Kaveri parts.

johnharoldlv · **Joined:** Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:10 pm **Posts:** 8

@CA_Steve: Thanks! will be looking for FM2+ mobo and that case. idk where can I buy it from ourcountry yet. from Philippines here. hehe thanks for the help to all who took time to reply on this topic! Thanks a bunch

johnharoldlv · **Joined:** Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:10 pm **Posts:** 8

hi again guys, which case would you choose from below links?:D

http://www.rosewill.com/products/1807/P ... erview.htm
http://www.cougar-world.de/en/products/ ... -af-2.html
http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/produ ... lpha#specs

johnharoldlv · **Joined:** Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:10 pm **Posts:** 8

CA_Steve wrote:

How about this?

Also, just a thought - you might want to consider getting an FM2+ motherboard - as it will support both the A10-6800K and the upcoming Kaveri parts.

btw.. where can I buy the FM2+ motherboard? I can't seem to find it @ online stores. >.<

CA_Steve · **Posted:** Mon Sep 30, 2013 12:31 pm

johnharoldlv wrote:

hi again guys, which case would you choose from below links?:D

http://www.rosewill.com/products/1807/P ... erview.htm
http://www.cougar-world.de/en/products/ ... -af-2.html
http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/produ ... lpha#specs

Not familiar with them...I did find this review of seven low cost cases.

FM2+ mobo availability: I don't know what stores/e-tailers you have access to in your country...even in the US, it looks like most of the FM2+ boards are vaporware...maybe waiting to sell down the FM2 stock or waiting for Kaveri to get closer to launch (~ Q1 2014). I only see 5 boards at Newegg and 4 at Amazon....and not enough feedback to say whether they are good or bad. Conclusion: Might be too early to go with FM2+. The downside is if you ever want to upgrade to a FM2+ CPU, you'd have to upgrade the mobo, too.

johnharoldlv · **Joined:** Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:10 pm **Posts:** 8

CA_Steve wrote:

johnharoldlv wrote:

hi again guys, which case would you choose from below links?:D

http://www.rosewill.com/products/1807/P ... erview.htm
http://www.cougar-world.de/en/products/ ... -af-2.html
http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/produ ... lpha#specs

Not familiar with them...I did find this review of seven low cost cases.

FM2+ mobo availability: I don't know what stores/e-tailers you have access to in your country...even in the US, it looks like most of the FM2+ boards are vaporware...maybe waiting to sell down the FM2 stock or waiting for Kaveri to get closer to launch (~ Q1 2014). I only see 5 boards at Newegg and 4 at Amazon....and not enough feedback to say whether they are good or bad. Conclusion: Might be too early to go with FM2+. The downside is if you ever want to upgrade to a FM2+ CPU, you'd have to upgrade the mobo, too.

Thanks for always replying on my post

I've been reading em just now

i wanted the HDD part on the Challenger U3for easy mounting :3

Might be buying FM2 for now then, might not be upgrading untill then:D

johnharoldlv · **Joined:** Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:10 pm **Posts:** 8

im stuck on choosing aerocool vs-3 advance, aerocool v3x,and bit merch alpha, aerocool strike-x one

which one should i choose?:(

Please help me guys!

This will be my first build..

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