Silent_Gears Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 (edited) 1. Budget - $500 - $600 2. Brand preferences - What ever gets the job done. 3. What do you plan to do with the machine? - Gaming/Recording for mostly all Valve games. 5. What parts (if any) do you have already that you don't need upgraded? - I have a GT 520 and a GT 630 they both run CS:G0 pretty well I get around 80fps while playing and a smooth rate of 30 while recording. 6. Do you plan to overlock? - No 7. Do you have an OS (e.g. Windows) that you can use for this computer? - Yes I am setting up a budget build and the only thing that has me caught is how will I know if everything fits? they don't give you dimensions for every part online :/ Edited November 4, 2013 by ChiefTokez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaayer Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) I reccommend using PCPartPicker. They get rid of most of the hassle that comes with the "physical" compatibility issues for you, e.g. DDR3, wrong CPU Socket, etc. If you don't want to use PCPartPicker, making sure everything fits is easy. For the most part, computer parts come in standardized shapes/sizes. For CPU's, each CPU has a certain "socket." On Newegg, NCIX, or any other online-distributor, they will state the CPU's socket in the name of the item. If it's any recent AMD CPU, it will most likely have a socket with "AM" than a number, sometimes having a +. If it's any recent Intel CPU, it probably has "LGA" then a four-digit number next to it. Examples: For motherboards, they come in ATX, mATX, or other form factors. Each is a standardized sized and will help you find a compatible case. Finding a CPU that is compatible with a motherboard is as easy as looking at the title of the item, much like CPU's. Odds are, it has the name of the socket (remember AM3+ or LGA 1150?). Finding a case to fit a motherboard is just as simple as making sure if it is compatible with the motherboard's form factor. It should state compatible motherboard form factors for motherboard (ATX, mATX, etc.) on websites like Newegg, NCIX, or any online-distributor. If you're shopping in a store, read the side of the box. Graphics cards and CPU heatsinks are generally the 2 other things people come into problems with. Whether or not these fit, you will not be able to read on the side of the box. Since your budget is around $500-$600 dollars and you're not looking to overclock, the standard heatsink that comes with your CPU should be fine. Most graphics cards in most cases should also be fine, unless you're trying to do a really small build, which I assume you are not. Edited November 5, 2013 by Plaayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent_Gears Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 I reccommend using PCPartPicker. They get rid of most of the hassle that comes with the "physical" compatibility issues for you, e.g. DDR3, wrong CPU Socket, etc. If you don't want to use PCPartPicker, making sure everything fits is easy. For the most part, computer parts come in standardized shapes/sizes. For CPU's, each CPU has a certain "socket." On Newegg, NCIX, or any other online-distributor, they will state the CPU's socket in the name of the item. If it's any recent AMD CPU, it will most likely have a socket with "AM" than a number, sometimes having a +. If it's any recent Intel CPU, it probably has "LGA" then a four-digit number next to it. Examples: For motherboards, they come in ATX, mATX, or other form factors. Each is a standardized sized and will help you find a compatible case. Finding a CPU that is compatible with a motherboard is as easy as looking at the title of the item, much like CPU's. Odds are, it has the name of the socket (remember AM3+ or LGA 1150?). Finding a case to fit a motherboard is just as simple as making sure if it is compatible with the motherboard's form factor. It should state compatible motherboard form factors for motherboard (ATX, mATX, etc.) on websites like Newegg, NCIX, or any online-distributor. If you're shopping in a store, read the side of the box. Graphics cards and CPU heatsinks are generally the 2 other things people come into problems with. Whether or not these fit, you will not be able to read on the side of the box. Since your budget is around $500-$600 dollars and you're not looking to overclock, the standard heatsink that comes with your CPU should be fine. Most graphics cards in most cases should also be fine, unless you're trying to do a really small build, which I assume you are not. Thank you for the reply I am currently using pcpartpicker and it is such a help! I wish I knew about it sooner and yea as far as the graphics cards and heat sinks I should be ok with the case I am getting, it is very wide and capable of containing the bulkyness on a heat sink I just hope its long enough for a graphics card. I am going to post the build soon than could you possibly help recommend me a GPU? I have been stressing myself over bottlenecking because of my current setup and I don't wan't any of that lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent_Gears Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 Build so far: http://i.imgur.com/EY8cl2V.png Links to main parts: http://www.multiurl.com/l/gbS I just picked a GPU that is in the price range for reference but the specs seem pretty good and my motherboard has crossfire support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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