Is this a good set up? New PC build

KSINGH

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer X3470
    CPU
    AMD QC A6-3620 APU
    Motherboard
    x3470Acer
    Memory
    16GB (4GB by default)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 6530D/512MB
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avast Free Antivirus
It's certainly more powerful than anything I've got. The only thing I see is the Network adapter card may not be needed, motherboard has a gigabit adapter built in. But if needing hands-on building and testing assistance just give me a call, get it back to you in a couple of years.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    WinXP, WinVista, Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Linux Mint 20
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    2 Customs and 12 OEM/Brands
    CPU
    AMD and Intel
Why go for 960 SLi? A single EVGA 980 Classified would do you better. What's your budget?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win7 Pro x64 | Win8.1 Pro x64 VM | Win 10TP x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7-4790k
    Motherboard
    ASUS Sabertooth Z87 (BIOS 2004)
    Memory
    8GB Kingston HyperX Genesis @1600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX 980 Classified
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung S24B300
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel 520 Series 240GB SSD /
    Samsung 850 EVO 120GB SSD /
    2TB WD Caviar Black /
    2TB WD Caviar Black /
    2TB WD Caviar Green
    PSU
    Corasiar HX 850-80 Gold Modular
    Case
    Cooler Master Silencio 650
    Cooling
    Corsair H80i + 2x SP120s + 2x Noctua intakes
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Sidewinder X4
    Mouse
    Gigabyte M6900
    Internet Speed
    152Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    F-Secure
What is the purpose of the system? Video encoding/editing? Gaming? Are you going to overclock? One glaring omission is an SSD. You have nice, fast components and you slapped a ball and chain on that bad boy with a 5400 RPM drive. if you're going for a video encoding/editing rig, I'd add an SSD and maybe move your mechanical storage to a 7200 RPM drive. A gaming system won't need that 6 core CPU. I'd drop down to a fast quad core and add graphic horsepower. And then I'd only do SLI if you have a multi-monitor setup or you're running a 1440p or 2160p (4K) monitor. Hope this helps.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel i7 4790k
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z97 Deluxe
    Memory
    4x8GB Patriot Viper 3 1866
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI R9 290X 4GB
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster ZxR / Audioengine A5+
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ XM2730Z
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 Pro 512GB;
    WD Black 4TB;
    WD Velocirapter 300GB
    PSU
    CoolerMaster 1200
    Case
    Corsair Obsidian 650D
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i
    Keyboard
    MaxKeyboard Nighthawk X9
    Mouse
    RAT7
    Internet Speed
    105Mbps / 20Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Webroot
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