is this a good pc build?

Question

im new to building computers and i was wondering if this is good for my first build. i know it isnt very powerful but im just using it as an example. does it all come together?

Motherboard
MSI H61m-p31 (w8)
Specs:
CPU: LGA1155
Chipset: Intel H61 (B3)
Memory: 2x DDR3-1600/1333/1066 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Buffered, Max Capacity of 16GB
Slots: 1x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slot, 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slot
SATA: 4x SATA2 Ports
MicroAtx

CPU
Intel Pentium G1610
Specs:
Dual-Core 2.5 Ghz 2 MB Cache

Hard Drive
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAJS
Specs:
3.5 Inch, 8 MB Cache/ 7200 rpm

Random Access Memory
ADATA Premier Series AD3U1333C4G9-R
Specs:
DDR3 1333 Mhz
4GB

Optical Drive
Asus 24x DVD-RW Serial-ATA Internal OEM Optical Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black)

Case:
Logisys CS301BK Mid Tower Computer Case with 480W PSU Black

thanks. and also i cant remember. the case uses power for the power button and any lights it come prebuilt but how is this powered? does it connect to the motherboard or the psu? sorry for the stupid queston but i thought id might as well ask.
and one more thing: it has integrated graphics. like i said im using this to experiment.

Answer 1

Fine for browsing the net, e-mail, Youtube, shopping online, paying bills online, etc, etc, etc... Perfectly FINE non-gaming PC.



And the power button on the case -- like ALL power buttons on cases -- connects to the motherboard's 'front panel' connectors. The motherboard manual will have a detailed page showing WHERE each front panel connector gets installed on the motherboard.

Answer 2

For work? Yes it is. For gaming? Not so much. All you need is a better graphics card which you can buy online. Make sure it's compatible with the mother board and stuff! At the moment I'm using an Nvidia GTX 660 and it works well. You may also need to upgrade the CPU as 2.5 ghz isn't that great. I would be looking for atleast 3.0 ghz



Good luck!

Answer 3

I'm not exactly sure if that is all compatible, although i do not recommend using a built in graphics card and a dual core processor if it is for gaming, you also might want 6-8 GB of Ram again that's just my opinion. Quad core processors are worth the extra buck in my opinion and for the power button and case lights, they should all connect(at least mine do) together and then 1 of them will go into the Mobo. Hope this helps

Answer 4

I think your parameters are really very low for now days desktop computers.



Dual-Core is an outdated processor. (take an i3 or i5 instead)

4GB is not enough. (at least 6 gb)

Hard Drive with 8 MB Cache. (Try 64mb instead)

Dedicated Graphics Card is a must.



Anyway if you want your pc for just browsing in internet and using microsoft office suite it is ok even with your parameters.

Answer 5

if you need help making sure parts are compatible, go here: http://pcpartpicker.com/



wires for power button, hdd light, etc. will plug into the motherboard, which is plugged into the power supply. case fans/lights plug into the power supply.

Answer 6

Its a great computer for surfing the net emailing going on face book .