James wrote: > Time To build a new AMD system. > > What I'm sure of: > FX-8350 > Gigabyte GA-990-FXA-UD3 mobo
I have a Gigabyte mobo. Good choice. I don't have that specific model but brand is good. I been wanting to get that CPU too. ;-) > > Suggestions on these hardware: > > Blueray RW (Vendor ?) Prices are coming down on those so that could be a good move. Also, if you use CD/DVD/Blueray to backup data, also a good idea to have this. > > DDR3 OC 2000 ram (4x8gig, 240) (vendor?) > ripjaw? Any fit or heat issues? If you go to Gigabyte's website and look up your mobo, there is a link on the right that tells you what CPUs and memory are tested and BIOS version needed too if CPU is very new. Generally they test the larger brands on memory but it gives you a good idea what works. I used G Skill and I have had no problems. I have 16Gbs on mine. Crucial and others are good to tho. Just get the fastest speed the mobo can handle. On the fit issue. My CPU cooler does touch one of my coolers on the memory card. It just needs a extra 1/8" to be clear of it but it does touch. I have a LARGE CPU cooler tho. I bought about the biggest they had at the time that was within reason price wise. My CPU does run very cool tho. I have a Cooler Master HAF-932 case. Lots of large fans. > > CPU cooler (vendor-model?) > One that this mobo without cramping ram space? See above. > > passively cooled AMD/ATI video card (vendor-model?) My video card was donated. It's Nvidia based so that does not apply since you want ATI. > > > NewEgg is my usual vendor, but any other suggestions > are most welcome. > > > James > > > If you want links and such, let me know. I bought mine from newegg to. I'm pretty sure my CPU cooler will fit yours but it is big. The one that comes with the CPU is really small. I wouldn't trust that. Hope this helps. Dale :-) :-) -- I am only responsible for what I said ... Not for what you understood or how you interpreted my words!
