Moving over from console - 1st Build Advice

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Hi,

I'm from the UK and new to Tek Syndicate.

I have always been primarily a console gamer, I've dabbled a little bit in pc gaming in the past but not much at all really.

So currently looking to build my first pc and could use some advice. I am looking to use it as an all rounder really, gaming (I do love pretty graphics), a bit of 3d modelling and also using it as a media center.

I should mention that I already have the motherboard and case, as I got a great deal on these from a friend, everything else I'm open to suggestions.

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ - ALREADY OWN

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card

Case: Corsair 600T White Graphite ATX Mid Tower Case - ALREADY OWN

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer

Many thanks!

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The overall PC build is great :) : You have the 8350 with one of the best if not the best 990FX mobo's (great OC capabilities) . With the h100i you can take your CPU to 4.8 - 5.0 GHz with not much effort . The Graphite 600T is an awesome looking case with great airflow and the PSU fits the system aswell altough in the future if you want to add another GPU i think you'll be safer with a 850W. The graphics card is good aswell . My only concern are the memories and the SSD : I think you should take a look into the Corsair Vengeance rams , they perform better and they have better cooling + they look awesome and for SSD you should go for the Kingston HyperX 3k 120GB or the A-DATA SX900 128GB.

PS : If you have the budged I think you should go ham and crossfire 7950 and get a PSU with more power :D

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Thanks for your input :)

I'll defo check out your recommendations.

I haven't really read up much on running 2 cards, but I would love to do that in the future. Would I need any extra cooling if I were to do crossfire?

Also what are your opinions on the bronze, silver, gold etc ratings on the power supplies, is it worth getting a higher rated one if I want to crossfire in the future?

Thanks again

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You should be absolutely fine with a 750w PSU. I would recommend grabbing a seasonic perhaps or something better than the builder series from corsair.

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A 750w PSU is really not needed, unless you plan to OC your CPU to like ~5GHz, OC your GPU, and add a second GPU. This PSU will be more than enough if you don't plan on crossfire.

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Ok thanks. Well I've never overclocked before so not sure if I'll be doing that. But I would like to add a second GPU in the near future, should I still go for more watts on the PSU or will 750w be ok for crossfire?