Solved Low end gaming pc build - need help!

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You may recall the following from my reply #22
phillpower2 said:
Your aftermarket cooler, a very important thing I must make you aware of, if you use it you will void your AMD CPU warranty, AMD are clear on this, see below;

This Limited Warranty shall be null and void if the AMD microprocessor which is the subject of this Limited Warranty is used with any heatsink/fan other than the one provided herewith.

Full AMD article here
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Up to you but if me I would stick with the stock cooler and put some of the cash saved towards a better screen, gaming on a screen any less than 24" is awful imo

Your Windows 10 is the DVD version but there is no DVD drive in your build, include one or purchase the USB thumb drive version instead.
 
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Not a bad list of parts but wouldnt use the PSU anywhere near any computer.

You should also note the compatibility issue with the aftermarket cooler and keep in mind that by using it you wil void your AMD CPU warranty.
 
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phillpower2 said:
Not a bad list of parts but wouldnt use the PSU anywhere near any computer.

You should also note the compatibility issue with the aftermarket cooler and keep in mind that by using it you wil void your AMD CPU warranty.
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Well I checked alot of different fan gpu coolers, most of which had incompatibility issues, I do not want to spend alot of money on water cooling, and I doubt that matters in smaller builds. As for the PSU, I wanted one from the same brand so that my case would have no problems with fitting it. As for the Monitor, I have chose to avoid 4k and to use my old VIZIO tv, which is larger than most monitors. But I would like some advice on which monitor to chose between my used VIZIO tv or a monitor from best buy, where screen prices have gone down by hundreds.
 
sirprize10 said:
Well I checked alot of different fan gpu coolers, most of which had incompatibility issues
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You do not need a third party cooler, your CPU ships with a perfectly good one and as previously advised if you use anything else and your CPU fails you have no warranty, in case you ask, yes it is possible to identify the use of a third party cooler, they have rather expensive equiptment to help them do so.

sirprize10 said:
As for the PSU, I wanted one from the same brand so that my case would have no problems with fitting it.
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Any generic ATX PSU will fit in your case and being honest I wouldnt trust the Thermaltake - Smart 530W PSU as a doorstop, expensive junk that is not even Bronze efficiency rated :( described on Toms PSU Tier list here as the following;

Tier Four

Built down to a low price. Not exactly the most stable units ever created. Very basic safety circuitry or even thin gauge wiring used. Not for gaming rigs or overclocking systems of any kind. Avoid unless your budget dictates your choice.

A much better, less expensive and far safer PSU is the SeaSonic G Series SSR-550RM
 
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phillpower2 said:
You do not need a third party cooler, your CPU ships with a perfectly good one and as previously advised if you use anything else and your CPU fails you have no warranty, in case you ask, yes it is possible to identify the use of a third party cooler, they have rather expensive equiptment to help them do so.


Any generic ATX PSU will fit in your case and being honest I wouldnt trust the Thermaltake - Smart 530W PSU as a doorstop, expensive junk that is not even Bronze efficiency rated :( described on Toms PSU Tier list here as the following;

Tier Four

Built down to a low price. Not exactly the most stable units ever created. Very basic safety circuitry or even thin gauge wiring used. Not for gaming rigs or overclocking systems of any kind. Avoid unless your budget dictates your choice.

A much better, less expensive and far safer PSU is the SeaSonic G Series SSR-550RM
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Thanks , as always for your pc help. I think that finalised the build, I hope I can run games decentley
 
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You are most welcome sirprize10, glad we could help and thank you for letting us know that your question/s had been answered (y)

Initial request for help marked as having being solved, any build problems sirprize10 please start a new thread and we will be happy to assist you there :)
 
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