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June 16, 2013 4:47:54 PM

Ok, I am going to be building a gaming computer with a budget of $600 excluding the graphics card since i got one for my birthday. I haven't built a computer in over a year, so i might be missing some parts. I have a CD drive, so i don't need to purchase one. Parts need to be from microcenter.com

Case - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365240/Chaser_MK-I_F...

This case will hopefully fit my Graphics Card. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Power Supply - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365238/TR2_Series_60...

Motherboard - http://www.microcenter.com/product/401771/970A-G46_AM3_...

Processor - http://www.microcenter.com/product/401795/FX_8350_4GHz_...

RAM - http://www.microcenter.com/product/382101/Ballistix_Spo...(PC3-12800)_CL9_Dual_Channel_Desktop_Memory_Kit_(Two_4GB_Memory_Modules)

HDD - http://www.microcenter.com/product/406836/2TB_7,200_RPM...

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June 16, 2013 5:04:26 PM

VelocityCustom said:
Ok, I am going to be building a gaming computer with a budget of $600 excluding the graphics card since i got one for my birthday. I haven't built a computer in over a year, so i might be missing some parts. I have a CD drive, so i don't need to purchase one. Parts need to be from microcenter.com

Case - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365240/Chaser_MK-I_F...

This case will hopefully fit my Graphics Card. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Power Supply - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365238/TR2_Series_60...

Motherboard - http://www.microcenter.com/product/401771/970A-G46_AM3_...

Processor - http://www.microcenter.com/product/401795/FX_8350_4GHz_...

RAM - http://www.microcenter.com/product/382101/Ballistix_Spo...(PC3-12800)_CL9_Dual_Channel_Desktop_Memory_Kit_(Two_4GB_Memory_Modules)

HDD - http://www.microcenter.com/product/406836/2TB_7,200_RPM...


1. Drop that 8350, and go with a FX 6300 - its just as fast, and its cheaper.
2. Go with Asus or Gigabyte for the motherboard. I have that same board you have linked to, and it blew without warning within a few months.
3. Drop that 2 TB and get a 1 TB & a 120 GB SSD if you can.
4. Everything else seems alright.
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June 16, 2013 5:13:05 PM

DComander1x said:
VelocityCustom said:
Ok, I am going to be building a gaming computer with a budget of $600 excluding the graphics card since i got one for my birthday. I haven't built a computer in over a year, so i might be missing some parts. I have a CD drive, so i don't need to purchase one. Parts need to be from microcenter.com

Case - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365240/Chaser_MK-I_F...

This case will hopefully fit my Graphics Card. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Power Supply - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365238/TR2_Series_60...

Motherboard - http://www.microcenter.com/product/401771/970A-G46_AM3_...

Processor - http://www.microcenter.com/product/401795/FX_8350_4GHz_...

RAM - http://www.microcenter.com/product/382101/Ballistix_Spo...(PC3-12800)_CL9_Dual_Channel_Desktop_Memory_Kit_(Two_4GB_Memory_Modules)

HDD - http://www.microcenter.com/product/406836/2TB_7,200_RPM...


1. Drop that 8350, and go with a FX 6300 - its just as fast, and its cheaper.
2. Go with Asus or Gigabyte for the motherboard. I have that same board you have linked to, and it blew without warning within a few months.
3. Drop that 2 TB and get a 1 TB & a 120 GB SSD if you can.
4. Everything else seems alright.


Instead of the FX 6300 would an A10 - 6800k work?
Im thinking about getting this first bundle for the 6800k
http://www.microcenter.com/site/products/amd_bundles.as...
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June 16, 2013 5:15:33 PM

VelocityCustom said:


Instead of the FX 6300 would an A10 - 6800k work?
Im thinking about getting this first bundle for the 6800k
http://www.microcenter.com/site/products/amd_bundles.as...


Depends on the games you are planning to run. Most games will run on a Quad Core fine, but games like BF3, and Arma 2/3 like more then 4 cores to run well.
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June 16, 2013 5:24:32 PM

VelocityCustom said:
DComander1x said:
VelocityCustom said:


Instead of the FX 6300 would an A10 - 6800k work?
Im thinking about getting this first bundle for the 6800k
http://www.microcenter.com/site/products/amd_bundles.as...


Depends on the games you are planning to run. Most games will run on a Quad Core fine, but games like BF3, and Arma 2/3 like more then 4 cores to run well.


How about this CPU http://www.microcenter.com/product/401796/FX_8320_Black...


That CPU is plenty good enough.
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June 16, 2013 7:17:55 PM

DComander1x said:
VelocityCustom said:
DComander1x said:
VelocityCustom said:


Instead of the FX 6300 would an A10 - 6800k work?
Im thinking about getting this first bundle for the 6800k
http://www.microcenter.com/site/products/amd_bundles.as...


Depends on the games you are planning to run. Most games will run on a Quad Core fine, but games like BF3, and Arma 2/3 like more then 4 cores to run well.


How about this CPU http://www.microcenter.com/product/401796/FX_8320_Black...


That CPU is plenty good enough.


Would this motherboard work with the CPU?
http://www.microcenter.com/product/398235/M5A97_R20_Soc...

And
Would the case i selected fit a 7950 Vapor X graphics card?
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June 16, 2013 7:41:36 PM

VelocityCustom said:
DComander1x said:
VelocityCustom said:
DComander1x said:
VelocityCustom said:


Instead of the FX 6300 would an A10 - 6800k work?
Im thinking about getting this first bundle for the 6800k
http://www.microcenter.com/site/products/amd_bundles.as...


Depends on the games you are planning to run. Most games will run on a Quad Core fine, but games like BF3, and Arma 2/3 like more then 4 cores to run well.


How about this CPU http://www.microcenter.com/product/401796/FX_8320_Black...


That CPU is plenty good enough.


Would this motherboard work with the CPU?
http://www.microcenter.com/product/398235/M5A97_R20_Soc...

And
Would the case i selected fit a 7950 Vapor X graphics card?


1. That is a very good motherboard, I have read many good reviews about it.
2. possibly, as long as its an ATX case, you shouldn't have too much issue, just make sure to read the case's dimensions, like the width & length.
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June 17, 2013 3:02:37 AM

Ok thank you, another question, people are telling me my power supply is low quality, is this ture?
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June 17, 2013 9:49:15 AM

VelocityCustom said:
Ok thank you, another question, people are telling me my power supply is low quality, is this ture?


Somewhat, thermaltake is better, but not the best, Corsair, SeaSonic or Rosewill would be the best.
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June 17, 2013 12:09:22 PM

DComander1x said:
VelocityCustom said:
Ok thank you, another question, people are telling me my power supply is low quality, is this ture?


Somewhat, thermaltake is better, but not the best, Corsair, SeaSonic or Rosewill would be the best.


So my power supply would be fine for this build?
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June 17, 2013 12:35:52 PM

VelocityCustom said:
DComander1x said:
VelocityCustom said:
Ok thank you, another question, people are telling me my power supply is low quality, is this ture?


Somewhat, thermaltake is better, but not the best, Corsair, SeaSonic or Rosewill would be the best.


So my power supply would be fine for this build?


Yes, as it has the required amperage to power the graphics card.

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June 17, 2013 6:57:06 PM

DComander1x said:
VelocityCustom said:
DComander1x said:
VelocityCustom said:
Ok thank you, another question, people are telling me my power supply is low quality, is this ture?


Somewhat, thermaltake is better, but not the best, Corsair, SeaSonic or Rosewill would be the best.


So my power supply would be fine for this build?


Yes, as it has the required amperage to power the graphics card.



Ok, i appreciate all fo the help you've given me, here is what we're at now.

Case - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365240/Chaser_MK-I_F...

Power Supply - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365238/TR2_Series_60...

Motherboard - http://www.microcenter.com/product/398235/M5A97_R20_Soc...

RAM - http://www.microcenter.com/product/382101/Ballistix_Spo...

HDD - http://www.microcenter.com/product/406836/2TB_7,200_RPM...

CPU - http://www.microcenter.com/product/401796/FX_8320_Black...

So the pricing is at 577.94, are there any minor upgrades that we can add for under $30?
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June 17, 2013 7:11:13 PM

VelocityCustom said:

Ok, i appreciate all fo the help you've given me, here is what we're at now.

Case - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365240/Chaser_MK-I_F...

Power Supply - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365238/TR2_Series_60...

Motherboard - http://www.microcenter.com/product/398235/M5A97_R20_Soc...

RAM - http://www.microcenter.com/product/382101/Ballistix_Spo...

HDD - http://www.microcenter.com/product/406836/2TB_7,200_RPM...

CPU - http://www.microcenter.com/product/401796/FX_8320_Black...

So the pricing is at 577.94, are there any minor upgrades that we can add for under $30?


1. swapping the 2TB for a 1 TB or a 750 GB & a 120 GB SSD, if you want.
2. a nice CPU cooler - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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June 19, 2013 11:12:17 AM

DComander1x said:
VelocityCustom said:

Ok, i appreciate all fo the help you've given me, here is what we're at now.

Case - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365240/Chaser_MK-I_F...

Power Supply - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365238/TR2_Series_60...

Motherboard - http://www.microcenter.com/product/398235/M5A97_R20_Soc...

RAM - http://www.microcenter.com/product/382101/Ballistix_Spo...

HDD - http://www.microcenter.com/product/406836/2TB_7,200_RPM...

CPU - http://www.microcenter.com/product/401796/FX_8320_Black...

So the pricing is at 577.94, are there any minor upgrades that we can add for under $30?


1. swapping the 2TB for a 1 TB or a 750 GB & a 120 GB SSD, if you want.
2. a nice CPU cooler - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


Ok, im buying the parts tomorrow. The parts i put in the last post is what im going to get, any last second thoughts?


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June 19, 2013 11:51:04 AM

VelocityCustom said:
DComander1x said:
VelocityCustom said:

Ok, i appreciate all fo the help you've given me, here is what we're at now.

Case - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365240/Chaser_MK-I_F...

Power Supply - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365238/TR2_Series_60...

Motherboard - http://www.microcenter.com/product/398235/M5A97_R20_Soc...

RAM - http://www.microcenter.com/product/382101/Ballistix_Spo...

HDD - http://www.microcenter.com/product/406836/2TB_7,200_RPM...

CPU - http://www.microcenter.com/product/401796/FX_8320_Black...

So the pricing is at 577.94, are there any minor upgrades that we can add for under $30?


1. swapping the 2TB for a 1 TB or a 750 GB & a 120 GB SSD, if you want.
2. a nice CPU cooler - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


Ok, im buying the parts tomorrow. The parts i put in the last post is what im going to get, any last second thoughts?




None from me, everythings ok.
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June 19, 2013 5:15:44 PM

DComander1x said:
VelocityCustom said:
DComander1x said:
VelocityCustom said:

Ok, i appreciate all fo the help you've given me, here is what we're at now.

Case - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365240/Chaser_MK-I_F...

Power Supply - http://www.microcenter.com/product/365238/TR2_Series_60...

Motherboard - http://www.microcenter.com/product/398235/M5A97_R20_Soc...

RAM - http://www.microcenter.com/product/382101/Ballistix_Spo...

HDD - http://www.microcenter.com/product/406836/2TB_7,200_RPM...

CPU - http://www.microcenter.com/product/401796/FX_8320_Black...

So the pricing is at 577.94, are there any minor upgrades that we can add for under $30?


1. swapping the 2TB for a 1 TB or a 750 GB & a 120 GB SSD, if you want.
2. a nice CPU cooler - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


Ok, im buying the parts tomorrow. The parts i put in the last post is what im going to get, any last second thoughts?




None from me, everythings ok.


Thanks for all your help
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