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I think i understand how this works now and i am ready to buy(Already bought the graphics card) I just want one last look over before i shell out the cash!!! So here is what i put together let me know if its any good.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1DkyE
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1DkyE/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1DkyE/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-120HA5 86.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Masscool Stars-700 0.5g Thermal Paste ($1.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I Epic Edition (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Case Fan: Thermaltake A2492 50.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($17.99 @ Mac Mall)
Case Fan: Thermaltake A2492 50.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($17.99 @ Mac Mall)
Power Supply: OCZ Fatal1ty 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $477.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-13 17:39 EDT-0400)
 
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ok took your advice also changed a little bit this is going to look like alot but most of it is stuff i already owned just wanted to calculate total build value.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1DXri
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1DXri/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1DXri/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-120HA5 86.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Masscool Stars-700 0.5g Thermal Paste ($1.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 160GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (Purchased For $199.00)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I Epic Edition (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-BLF-P12025R-RP 51.3 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-BLF-P12025R-RP 51.3 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-BLF-P12025R-RP 51.3 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: OCZ Fatal1ty 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Full (32/64-bit) (Purchased For $299.99)
Keyboard: Microsoft Desktop 400 Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse (Purchased For $30.00)
Other: Flexiglow Tri-Lazer LED Kit - Red ($1.99)
Other: Logisys 15" Sound Activated Cold Cathode Kit - White ($9.99)
Other: iCraze Stand for Laptop, Ipad and Books + Laptop Table Laidback Computer Desk Portable Bed Tray Book Stand Multifuctional (red (Purchased For $39.99)
Other: Microsoft - Xbox 360 Controller (Purchased For $49.00)
Other: Samsung - 32" Class (31-1/2" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - 60Hz - HDTV (Purchased For $320.00)
Other: WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black (Purchased For $59.99)
Total: $1473.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-15 05:36 EDT-0400)
 
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Blue color scheme, but better parts :p

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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Predator Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($58.61 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $581.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-15 12:50 EDT-0400)
 
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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cougar Dual-X 73.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $578.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-15 13:13 EDT-0400)
 
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I'm sure you probably don't know but hows the cable management with that case it looks awesome but i don't see where cables can be clearly routed, also i does not support usb 3.0 in the front idk how significant that is I am not a hardware guy. also is xfx a good PCU brand i've heard good things about OCZ and its red. everything else I'm with you on tho.
 
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and i guess my other questions are... is 120gb still enough memory for running my games off of and do i need to worry about overclocking i am only going to be running the games at 1080p i think because thats as high as tv's go and this is essentially a console replacement also any good games i mainly play RPG's Like Skyrim just let me know thanks.
 
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ok here's what i got so far
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1E4p6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1E4p6/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1E4p6/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 160GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I Epic Edition (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: OCZ Fatal1ty 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Full (32/64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Keyboard: Microsoft Desktop 400 Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $532.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-15 13:47 EDT-0400)
 
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Hmm your right that case doesn't have cable management. Well I think you should go with this build because thermaltake doesn't make the best cases. This case has great airflow and cable management and also with the case fans it will glow red. I don't recommend the OCZ PSU because you can get a better PSU by XFX, which is part of Seasonic, and they are known to make the best PSUs available.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.48 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.48 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.48 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.48 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $540.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-15 13:58 EDT-0400)
 
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how are rosewill cases are they any good because i like the redbone or maybe i should just find on from another website and just add it any ideas
 
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ok so is this the one

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1E72y
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1E72y/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1E72y/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 160GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.24 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Full (32/64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Keyboard: Microsoft Desktop 400 Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $546.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-15 15:52 EDT-0400)
 
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this is what i have envisioned for the finished product:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1E6TP
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1E6TP/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1E6TP/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-120HA5 86.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Masscool Stars-700 0.5g Thermal Paste ($1.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 160GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (Purchased For $199.00)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.24 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.48 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.48 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.48 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.48 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Full (32/64-bit) (Purchased For $299.99)
Keyboard: Microsoft Desktop 400 Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse (Purchased For $30.00)
Other: Flexiglow Tri-Lazer LED Kit - Red ($1.99)
Other: Logisys 15" Sound Activated Cold Cathode Kit - White ($9.99)
Other: Microsoft - Xbox 360 Controller (Purchased For $49.00)
Other: Samsung - 32" Class (31-1/2" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - 60Hz - HDTV (Purchased For $320.00)
Other: WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black (Purchased For $59.99)
Other: IDS USB Wireless Gaming Receiver 4 PC Adapter for XBox 360 Games Controller Consoles #12075#{3} ($6.90)
Other: iCraze Stand for Laptop, Ipad and Books + Laptop Table Laidback Computer Desk Portable Bed Tray Book Stand Multifuctional (red ($39.99)
Total: $1616.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-15 15:59 EDT-0400)
 
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The mobo is blue :p change it to the one in my build and you should be good. Also change the fan to a cooler master hyper 212 and then the thermal paste comes with it. It's also a great CPU cooler. Otherwise everything else looks good, just keep in mind that case is a bit small. Try to get this one: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cas21w2b1

However if you really insist on that case, wait a while because a few days ago it was $30.
 
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ok here it is

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

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 160GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (Purchased For $199.00)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.48 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.48 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.48 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.48 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Full (32/64-bit) (Purchased For $299.99)
Keyboard: Microsoft Desktop 400 Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse (Purchased For $30.00)
Other: Flexiglow Tri-Lazer LED Kit - Red ($1.99)
Other: Logisys 15" Sound Activated Cold Cathode Kit - White ($9.99)
Other: Microsoft - Xbox 360 Controller (Purchased For $49.00)
Other: Samsung - 32" Class (31-1/2" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - 60Hz - HDTV (Purchased For $320.00)
Other: WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black (Purchased For $59.99)
Other: IDS USB Wireless Gaming Receiver 4 PC Adapter for XBox 360 Games Controller Consoles #12075#{3} ($6.90)
Other: iCraze Stand for Laptop, Ipad and Books + Laptop Table Laidback Computer Desk Portable Bed Tray Book Stand Multifuctional (red ($39.99)
Total: $1620.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-15 19:58 EDT-0400)
 
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Looks good and have fun with your build :)
 
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