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zeffir

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Hello all! I've been looking into the forms and trying to figure out a good build to make and so far this is what I've come up with:

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CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($118.14 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($254.29 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $760.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-05 16:49 EDT-0400)

I already have a HDD that I can reuse from my current computer but I will definitely try to upgrade SDD when the funds become available. I believe I have my original Windows 7 CD so I should be fine with the OS thank god (not really wanting to get Windows 8.) I'm just wondering if this is a good build and if it'll be efficient at running games? And what other builds are there for under $800? The games I mostly play consist of: Skyrim, League of Legends, DOTA2, Guild Wars 2, The Witcher series, etc. I'm mostly into RPGs but occasionally I'll play a FPS like Battlefield 3.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WMMj
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WMMj/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WMMj/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.24 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($254.29 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
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That looks like a really nice build. Only a few thing I would change:
-You don't need 16gb of ram. 8gb is enough for gamming.
-A FX-6350 would be better. The phenom is a good processor but its more of a budget one, but the FX-6350 would be better and you have the budget for it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($254.29 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $745.71
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-05 17:44 EDT-0400)
 
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I usually buy through Amazon because of the free shipping (I live in Alaska so shipping alone on Newegg can be up to around $140) and my choices seem to be FX6350 or the FX8320 and they are the same price right now. Which would be a better buy? I've read 6350 is better at gaming but 8320 might be better in future games that utilize all of the cores.
 
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if you can get an 8320 for the same price, i feel like it's more future proof. the difference isn't too noticeable. i have a 965 be now oc'd to 4.1ghz with a 7870ghz edition so there isn't too much of a bottleneck, but that being said, as much as i love my 965, go with the newest gen, and for the money, i vote for 8320
 
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The FX-8320 will be a better buy. They are very similar in gaming performances but the two extra cores of the FX-8320 is what makes it slightly better.
The main pro of the FX-6350 is the extra 400mhz, but since you're overclocking it should be the same.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WMMj
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WMMj/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WMMj/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.24 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($254.29 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $795.45
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-05 19:08 EDT-0400)

Same video card. Much faster CPU. Different case (although that is up to you), non-modular PSU, at a cheaper price. Although it is a quality PSU, so no worries their.
 
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