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RoarShark · Sep 24, 2013

Alright guys, so this is my first gaming computer build. I'd like to know what you guys think. The idea behind it is power+speed but on a budget.

CASE: Rosewill BLACKHAWK Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $89.99+9.99 shipping

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM Sata3 - $69.99

MOBO: MSI 970A-G46 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS - $74.99

GPU: ASUS HD7770-2GD5 3.0 PCI - $134.99

RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600

PSU: CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 - RAM+PSU COMBO DEAL: $142.98

CPU: AMD FX-4350 Vishera 4.2GHz - PCU+OPTICAL DRIVE COMBO DEAL: $138.98

FINAL PRICE: $675 on the dot (shipping included, DVI to VGA converter not listed for anyone that feels the need to check the math).

Any suggestions or thoughts?

RazerZ · Sep 24, 2013

Could do better, I would go with this following build.

RazerZ · Sep 24, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($65.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($47.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $644.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-24 17:19 EDT-0400)

RoarShark · Sep 24, 2013

Hmmm, that build comes out to be $700 without the discounts (as at the moment I don't have the money to buy a new computer). Which part of my current build were you defining as weak to be exact? o:

RazerZ · Sep 24, 2013

RoarShark :

I see, well with the discounts it is lower than your final price. Anyways the fx4350, and hd 7770 aren't that powerful for your budget. If you give me a budget I can help you out

RoarShark · Sep 24, 2013

The idea of the fx4350 is that it has a 4.2ghz processing speed. My budget is roughly $675.

RazerZ · Sep 24, 2013

RoarShark :

Then you should go with the build I posted. Higher processing speed doesn't mean it run's faster.

RazerZ · Sep 24, 2013

RoarShark :

Then you should go with the build I posted. Higher processing speed doesn't mean it run's faster.

RazerZ · Sep 24, 2013

RoarShark :

Then you should go with the build I posted. Higher processing speed doesn't mean it run's faster.

RoarShark · Sep 24, 2013

Hmm, the price went down to $630.39 (overall, shipping included) with that CPU because I saw a combo deal with a MSI 970A-G43 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard and I wasn't too sure what the difference was between that and my first mobo.

RazerZ · Sep 24, 2013

RoarShark :

Well the parts I chose get you 2x the performance for $14 more....

RazerZ · Sep 24, 2013

RoarShark :

Well the parts I chose get you 2x the performance for $14 more....

RoarShark · Sep 24, 2013

Well, with the price drop with the 6core + mobo combo deal, I was able to upgrade to a 7870 gpu fooound here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202025

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