I'm doing my first ever build for a gaming/media computer. i figure its cheaper and better than whatever is sold out there since I can customize it for me. I've done some research and realize that although Intel's CPU's are essentially better all round (my choice for this range would be the I5-3570k since most people consider that a great and not so expensive processor for the price) it would off set my costs. AMD from what I know are good (not as great for gaming) but suck up a lot of power and can run really hot with the stock coolers being pointless. The eventual processors I've figured would work best for my build are : a10-5800k, Fx-6300, fx-8350, fx-8120. Now the fx-8 series seem too pricey (I believe the fx8350 are for $190 cheapest so far) So I figure the best way to go was a fx 6300 with it being decently powerful enough for what I'm building and sort of future proof. Although I thought it would make sense to use the a10-5800k since it has built in apu with the sense that I dont need a graphics card right away (If i did this I would crossfire a 6670 with it) . Reviews and opinions suggest that it makes more sense going for the fx series since the cpu for the amd a10 isn't that great and the gpu is basically a $50 dollar card. Which makes more sense for my costs? I'm also looking to ( or trying for the price) future proof it a bit so it can run most things in decent settings for the next year or so. Doesn't have the be outrageous since games are pushing the limits every year, good- great will do. This is the build I have in mind :
1. CM Enforcer Case $82 + a 200mm fan at the top for around $97 on amazon
2. AMD Fx-6300 best price I've seen at $140 on ebay.
3. gigabyte f2a85x-up4 for $120 (many people seem to love this mobo)
4. Corsair vengeance ddr3 ram for $48
5. corsair builder 600 w power supply $66 amazon (future proofing)
6. 500 mb hard drive $40 on ebay (intend to go ssd in future)
7. a decent cpu cooler for around $25 (any ideas for great ones?)
8. A graphics card that is good enough for things today for around $150 ish.
(nb: Graphics are is my biggest worry since they all look the same. except for memory in most cases)
(total: $536 without Graphics card)
Is this build decent? is there a better (cheaper and/or future proofing ) way to go? The apu way seemed to be much cheaper (maybe 100+ difference) and while it isnt the greatest I figure it would be easy to upgrade to the new amd chips that will eventually come out for desktops later this year in black Friday or such. Please let me know what you think and I know I'm new here so please be patient with my dumb questions. Thanks!
1. CM Enforcer Case $82 + a 200mm fan at the top for around $97 on amazon
2. AMD Fx-6300 best price I've seen at $140 on ebay.
3. gigabyte f2a85x-up4 for $120 (many people seem to love this mobo)
4. Corsair vengeance ddr3 ram for $48
5. corsair builder 600 w power supply $66 amazon (future proofing)
6. 500 mb hard drive $40 on ebay (intend to go ssd in future)
7. a decent cpu cooler for around $25 (any ideas for great ones?)
8. A graphics card that is good enough for things today for around $150 ish.
(nb: Graphics are is my biggest worry since they all look the same. except for memory in most cases)
(total: $536 without Graphics card)
Is this build decent? is there a better (cheaper and/or future proofing ) way to go? The apu way seemed to be much cheaper (maybe 100+ difference) and while it isnt the greatest I figure it would be easy to upgrade to the new amd chips that will eventually come out for desktops later this year in black Friday or such. Please let me know what you think and I know I'm new here so please be patient with my dumb questions. Thanks!