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New to building, need some insight.

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July 4, 2013 3:07:08 PM

This is my first build and I just wanted some final opinions on the parts I picked.
Is there anything I should change or do all these parts work nicely together? Is there anything I CAN change in order to save a couple bucks? This set up is currently running me about 650$, which isn't a problem but if i can save some cash why not?

Motherboard: gigabyte ga 990fxa-ud3 am3+ SATA 6gb/s

Graphics Card: saphire 100358L radeon HD 7770 1gb

CPU: Amd fx-4100 zambezi 3.6ghz 95w quad core

RAM: amd radeon RE1600 entertainment series 16gb ddr3 1600

Hard Drive: WD Blue 1TB 7200 rpm, sata 6gb, 64mb cache

Case: CM Storm Enforcer case

PSU:Corsair Builder Series CX 600w 80 plus psu

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July 4, 2013 3:16:45 PM

What do you intend to use it for?
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July 4, 2013 3:18:24 PM

hodsocks said:
What do you intend to use it for?


Some gaming, but nothing to fancy, some steam games, minecraft, possibly battlefield and then every day things like netflix, Youtube, etc.
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July 4, 2013 3:20:07 PM

If gaming there is no need for 16GB unless you are doing anything that is memory intensive task if not then 8GB is more than enough and you can probably invest that money you save on a better GPU. Also get a higher quality power supply, the corsair cx series are all made by chanell well. I would prefer Seasonic 620w, You can't go wrong with them.
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July 5, 2013 12:58:38 AM

I would agree with the comment about the memory, 8GB is enough for most people. I might consider a 970 series mobo rather than the 990 series unless your thinking crossfire sometime in the near future.
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