Is this a good build for my $500 budget?
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFX-120 87.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.60 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $486.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
I plan on running games such as Left 4 Dead 2, Dishonored, Call of Duty, Dead Island, Fallout 3, CS:GO, Company of Heroes 2, Total War, etc. So would this be a good build to run some relatively demanding games and how can I improve my build while staying within my $500 budget?
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFX-120 87.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.60 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $486.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
I plan on running games such as Left 4 Dead 2, Dishonored, Call of Duty, Dead Island, Fallout 3, CS:GO, Company of Heroes 2, Total War, etc. So would this be a good build to run some relatively demanding games and how can I improve my build while staying within my $500 budget?