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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake CLP0607 99.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $754.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-08 15:06 EDT-0400)
My budget is around $650-$750. If you have a better build I'm open to suggestions. Not sure if I need a OS. I picked all AMD not because of bias but because it fits my budget. Also is it true that windows 8 improves AMDs processors in gaming because of better multicore support?
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake CLP0607 99.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $754.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-08 15:06 EDT-0400)
My budget is around $650-$750. If you have a better build I'm open to suggestions. Not sure if I need a OS. I picked all AMD not because of bias but because it fits my budget. Also is it true that windows 8 improves AMDs processors in gaming because of better multicore support?
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