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Jon Beaubien

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Yo, this is the rig I might build, any suggestions?

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 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N10 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $783.87

Thanks,

Jon
 
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Once again, Seladon is spot on. Nvidia typically makes 2GB GPUs (which is enough for gaming) and AMD likes to make 3GB GPUs. It's a little overkill but won't hurt your system. I've actually seen some 3GB GPUs that are slower than 2GBs of the same model, but with a 7970 this isn't a issue.

However, I'd suggest the MSI 970A-G46 or ASRock 970 Extreme3 instead. Get a good mobo for the 8350 to get good stable overclocks. This should still keep you under $800.

Also, if you like the NZXT Source 210, then if you get the "Elite" one and you'll have front panel USB 3.0
White is $43 and black is $49.

Shipping a case can...
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Seladon-1370374

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Here's how I would do it :

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1upz2
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1upz2/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1upz2/benchmarks/

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 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($67.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($304.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $788.14
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-20 23:50 EDT-0400)
 
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Jon Beaubien

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Awesome! Thanks! But do I really need 3gb?
 
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Once again, Seladon is spot on. Nvidia typically makes 2GB GPUs (which is enough for gaming) and AMD likes to make 3GB GPUs. It's a little overkill but won't hurt your system. I've actually seen some 3GB GPUs that are slower than 2GBs of the same model, but with a 7970 this isn't a issue.

However, I'd suggest the MSI 970A-G46 or ASRock 970 Extreme3 instead. Get a good mobo for the 8350 to get good stable overclocks. This should still keep you under $800.

Also, if you like the NZXT Source 210, then if you get the "Elite" one and you'll have front panel USB 3.0
White is $43 and black is $49.

Shipping a case can add a lot to the cost. MicroCenter would charge $15-20.
 
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Jon Beaubien

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Cool, would the 8350 bottleneck the 7970 without the overclock?
 
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