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Hey forum peoples,
I picked out the parts using my mediocre budget by randomly picking out parts I think are good enough and would suit my gaming needs. However I don't know if there would be compatibility issues and I don't even know if the benchmarks on the build are even good. So I need some advice. Is this build ok and should anything be changed. If you see for example that my CPU cooler is bad for its price please do pick a better one in your opinion. But also try not to get over the original price if this happens.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/16BqT
 
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n1ghtr4v3n

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Here is my suggestion with some tweaks for more efficiency.
-altered psu as there is no need for a larger one
-replaced caviar black to caviar blue, as it is cheaper and same performer
-increased cpu to 8320
-replaced mobo for a better overclocking possibility
-replaced memory with a better one 1600mhz CL9 for same price
**the cpu cooler is the best bet for its price actually. its miraculous! :D

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($153.61 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($171.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $707.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-15 05:37 EDT-0400)

good luck.

edit: as the following post told already 8gb crucial memories comes for free you can deduct the kingston's from my build, suit yourself :)
 
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Madn3ss795

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Better stuffs, lower cost:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.63 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($183.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $691.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-15 05:38 EDT-0400)

Stronger CPU, stronger VGA, more reliable PSU. Motherboard and PSU is enough to house another 7870 in the future for xfire setup. As for RAM : you get free 8GB Crucial memory w/ purchase of 990FXA Extreme3 right now, an offer that's hard to refuse.
 
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n1ghtr4v3n

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whoa yea i didnt notice that either lol! good point :D well played.
 
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n1ghtr4v3n

n1ghtr4v3n

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after the latest update on memory and replacing the graphics for even further to a 7870XT while staying with the same budget ($711 lol just $6 more on your beginning budget)

here is the latest update you can have from my point of view.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($153.61 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $711.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-15 05:51 EDT-0400)

good luck
 
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