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CPU- AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core

CPU Cooler- Cooler Master Hyper N520 43.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing

Motherboard- Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ (Is it really worth upgrading to the Sabertooth?)

Memory- G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866

Storage- Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM

Video Card- Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB- Was checking the XFX Double D but after reading some reviews, I found that Sapphire was a more reliable choice..

Wireless Network Adapter- Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1

Case- Debating.. I need something <100 dollars, stellar airflow, good cable management and most importantly dummy ease of use. Was looking at NZXT phantom but it's too flashy for my taste. The Hafs caught my attention, but I'm willing to spend a little more money if it's better..

PSU- Looking for something around 60-70$ that's modular and around 600w. I was set on the OCZ modstream but it is discontinued. What's your input?

Optical Drive- Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer


This is my very first build, and my knowledge of brands is limited, so please, any comments, tips, or criticism will be taken very openly. Thanks a lot, guys


-gcohen96
 
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Jacob McIntosh
NZXT Tempest 210 or 410. Both are under $75, the 210 being around 45, mid tower ATX, black, no window, 8 fan mounts, (2 top, 2 side, 2 front, 1 rear, 2 bottom(one is used by your psu tho) USB 2.0 and 3.0 front panel. 7 expansion slots. Great cable management. I'd also recoment the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO or Plus. Get an XFX PSU. they make some of the best, and will last forever. A bit more than $70, but worth it. Never cheap out on PSUs. Itisnt really worth it to get a Sabertooth, in my opinion. As long as the mobo has all the things you need, and is made by a good company (ASrock, ASUS, Gigabyte) you should be fine. GPU looks good. Ram looks good. CPU looks good. As for the Intel/AMD thing, its like the age old debate on Play...
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Jacob McIntosh

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NZXT Tempest 210 or 410. Both are under $75, the 210 being around 45, mid tower ATX, black, no window, 8 fan mounts, (2 top, 2 side, 2 front, 1 rear, 2 bottom(one is used by your psu tho) USB 2.0 and 3.0 front panel. 7 expansion slots. Great cable management. I'd also recoment the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO or Plus. Get an XFX PSU. they make some of the best, and will last forever. A bit more than $70, but worth it. Never cheap out on PSUs. Itisnt really worth it to get a Sabertooth, in my opinion. As long as the mobo has all the things you need, and is made by a good company (ASrock, ASUS, Gigabyte) you should be fine. GPU looks good. Ram looks good. CPU looks good. As for the Intel/AMD thing, its like the age old debate on Play Station vs XBOX.
 
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good choice of cpu!
good motherboard !
good gpu !
for psu get a corsair..or...seasonic..or....xfx
about the pc case its not easy to choice , because its a matter of taste
i like nzxt tempest 410 ( 50$ ) but its my personnal preference..??
 
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