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I'm looking for some input on this build, i have already purchased some parts a few months back and can't change those. I'm not willing to exceed $900 that is my limit. Just wanna know if there is anything I should change.
Here is my parts list


CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.88 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $24.99)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($299.00 @ Vuugo)
Case: Rosewill Blackbone ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $39.99)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply (Purchased For $54.99)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $19.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $832.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-28 14:41 EDT-0400)
 
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C.Hegge, an Aussie reviewer, has re-capped a number of the CX-600 PSUs; they're the ones apparently using Samxon. That kitguru review is of a modular version, and is different. That one looks a lot better.
Anyway, nothing else there screams to be replaced. Go for it!
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Looks a good solid build only a couple of reccs from me and thats try to get the...

AMD FX 6350 Unlocked Six Core Processor
Corsair Builder Series Modular CX600M 600 Watt 80 PLUS .....http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_442&item_id=056811
 
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The Corsair CX units are made by CWT, not Seasonic, using some inferior Samxon capacitors known for early failure.
You can save $10 by getting a $20 Xigmatek Gaia instead of the CM Hyper212 EVO. It cools within 1C but is up to 6db quieter per Frostytech reviews.
 
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I heard that the 6350 doesnt overclock as high as the 6300?.



Ok didn't know that, thought the coolmaster was good since i have seen many people using it
 
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Many people do use it. I'm not saying it is a bad cooler, just that it's a bang/buck loser with the similar-performing Gaia for 2/3 of the price.
I even skipped my typical rant about CM being a dishonest company and undeserving of your (or anyone's) business. Strictly on value, it loses.
 
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Ok great, other than the coolermaster anything else i should change or am i good to go?
 
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The CX-430s have used Teapo and Samxon, but the CX-600M appears to be using Japanese capacitors, at least as of now. (http://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/corsair-builder-series-modular-cx600m-psu-review/4/).
 
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C.Hegge, an Aussie reviewer, has re-capped a number of the CX-600 PSUs; they're the ones apparently using Samxon. That kitguru review is of a modular version, and is different. That one looks a lot better.
Anyway, nothing else there screams to be replaced. Go for it!
 
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