$1150 AMD gaming build

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talb1998

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This is my first build so could someone please tell me if these parts are compatible and if its a good build for the money. I will play most modern games like Battlefield 4, Watch Dogs, CoD Ghosts, and Assassins Creed 4

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CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($157.99 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS10X OPTIMA CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($129.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.30 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX)
Case: NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.63 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: OCZ ZX 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($98.88 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($12.00 @ Vuugo)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-FORCE M7 THOR Wired Laser Mouse ($26.11 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1186.36
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-11 17:24 EDT-0400)
 
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Kamen I think your build is superior, especially with the option of a second 7970 on the cheap not too far around the corner...
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This is a lot better.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1NwTZ

The CPU is clocked lower, but can be overclocked just as high.
Taking it to 4GHZ shouldn't take more than a half a minute.

The Motherboard is much better for overclocking.
It even supports the FX 9590.
Or in other words, it will not limit your overclock.
It's also much better for Crossfire.

The power supply is higher quality and powerfull enough for a second card.

The graphics card runs cooler and makes less noise.
It's also likely to overclock higher.
At stock speeds however it's about 5% slower.

You don't need the case fans by the way.

 
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Kamen I think your build is superior, especially with the option of a second 7970 on the cheap not too far around the corner. The only change I'd suggest is a superior cooler over the 212 evo.

I have an 8320 and wasn't thrilled with the load temps with the 212 evo @ 4 GHZ. I switched to an h100i, which is obviously more expensive than the 212. You could probably get away with a single fan closed loop or better non-water cooler but a 212 evo IMHO isn't sufficient for 4GHZ+ with the 8320. Once again I know the h100i is far more expensive but I can 24/7 @ 4.2-.4.3 and stay very cool.

OP either proc is a nice choice, either build is really nice. I think you'll be quite happy with either and there really isn't a large difference in frame rates between the two at stock. The one component that will make a world of difference is a SSD, which is by far the biggest game changer for overall experience. I run 2, first 128GB for OS and apps, the second 256GB for games and and a couple big media platter drives.
 
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I updated the post to your build except the gpu
 
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