[First build] Need some opinions on this gaming build!

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Acrilyc

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Hi, I'd just like some help with this. My budget for this build is $700, I'm thinking about this build for gaming.

(Note: I've found all of these in a combo deal at Newegg for $685.)

Thanks everyone!

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CPU: AMD FX-8150 3.6GHz 8-Core Processor ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($80.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($220.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Stallion 700W ATX12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $731.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
 
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Acrilyc

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I'd love to get the 760. But I'm pushing it with my budget as it is, and I think it'd break the combo deal with newegg. But, I'll check on combo deals with the 760! thanks for the reply!

Edit: No combo deals with the card in my budget :(

It may be something i'll have to upgrade later. Would that work as a dual GPU along side the 660?
 
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You would be spending more money in the long run buying a whole other GPU later on than you would just by buying the 760 in the first place. It is only $30 more that way versus $250 more in the long run. For your optical drive, I have seen one that goes for about less than $20. Also, instead of buying 1 stick of 8GB RAM get 2 sticks of 4GB RAM each. I haven't looked at your motherboard but most motherboards support Dual-Channel memory which basically means it uses two sticks of RAM at the same time giving you better performance.
 
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Thanks!
Yeah, I knew about the ram, I thought it was odd that the combo would only have one 8GB stick.

So, I suppose what I'll do is, instead of getting al of it at once with the combo deal, I'll buy in portions so I can get the 760 or better.

But other than that, is this a solid budget build with the 760?
 
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But that's how they "get you" with those combo deals. Remember, it also doesn't hurt to wait till around November when they start coming out with Black Friday deals.
I believe it is a solid budget build. However, it doesn't hurt to do extra research on your own. When November comes around this is the GPU I am going to buy for my build. And I have done a LOT of research trying to find the right GPU for the budget and each time I get lead back to the 760. On Ultra settings, you can at least run 30-40fps on Crysis 3 (which is amazing!).
 
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Yeah. I'll just start with my case, mobo, cpu, ram, etc.

My brother upgraded his nice Asus to a gtx 650 2gb, it runs all the games he plays with mods and stuff at 60fps with no problem. He has an i3 in his though. It's nice.

But Until I can afford the 760 I'll use his old gpu.

Also, I've done TONS of research for the past 3 months. I've put together about 5-6 builds. But I think this is the best one I've came up with so far. I don't know nearly as much about AMD as I do about Intel. Which is why I brought my build here and a few other sites. (this is the only site that actually gave me a good answer/feedback)

Thanks for that! I'll research some more and just buy everything as I can.

If anyone has any other suggestions about other components feel free to suggest!
 
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No problem! I too have made like 10 builds but it's good because each time I make a new build, it is a more polished up version than the last. Good luck with your build! And you could possibly shave off about $60 by using the FX-6300 instead of the FX-8150. It has 6 cores and has about the same clock rate. And it is also unlocked so you can overclock it if you want to in the future.
 
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Yeah. Although I think I'll stay with the FX-8150. I can manage! I was more worried with the budget if I'd have to buy it all at once. But now that I've ditched the combo deal I can just get what I need as I go, giving me more time to save some money. I'm also not going to get the LE version of the Motherboard and also upgrade to the Challenger U3 for usb 3.0.

I enjoy coming up with these builds though, and it'd be great to see one come together. I'm excited!

Thanks for all of your help man! I really appreciate it. Out of all the sites I've posted on this is the only one with actual good advice!
 
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Which ever one you choose dude! It all works. I enjoy making them as well, it feels like each time you get better and better and learn new things. No problem! That's what we are here for:) You have a great day/night and Good Luck!
 
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