Comments on this 1500$ AMD pc

If u wanna maximize the performance, here is something u could use for reference:

1. FX-8350 has unlocked multiplier, so don't waste the overclockability and get a 990X/990FX mobo for more power phrase and a good 3rd party CPU cooler (cooler master 212 EVO for air cooling or corsair 100i for liquid cooling)

2. No need now for 16GB RAM except u'r doing video rendering or running VMware.

3. A SSD for gaming and OS disk could improve the speed compared w/ RAID.

4. Wireless Network Adapter is a sort of expensive I think.

5. IMO Windows 8 works better than Windows 7. I really feel that my rig runs faster after installing Windows 8 than Windows 7.


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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($142.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($379.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($100.41 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS72 DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech G300 Wired Optical Mouse ($31.00 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Creative Labs Inspire T10 10W 2ch Speakers ($38.49 @ Amazon)
Other: NZXT Aperture M Internal 5.25-Inch Mesh Card Reader ($34.99)
Total: $1610.71
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-05 09:48 EDT-0400)