Ive spent the better part of a month researching and switching out parts. I cant tell you how much I used the knowledge here, and now I feel I am 100% complete on my build, I wanted to turn back to the community (which is awesome, by the way) that I came to countless times researching.
I wanted to stay under $600 for the computer. I wanted to do an AMD build, because ive had intel the last 5 years, and wanted to try something different, and the fx6300 is definitely different.
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($112.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-SNIPER2-WHT ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $572.89
I plan on using a 750gb hard drive and windows 7 from a salvage computer I got for free from a friend, this gave me the necessary room to purchase a better gpu.
I plan on overclocking slightly once the build is up and running and remains stable.
The graphics card may be a bit overboard for my needs, but it is a little future proof, and who knows, once I get this built, I may start gaming more, but this will also benefit my career-in-progress as a network IT/programmer, not sure which side of the fence to lean towards yet.
I spent more on the case than I wanted to, but come on, it looks cool!
I would appreciate any tips on how to trim a little bit more fat, maybe around the ram, or mobo possibly?
I can still use the cd drive from the salvage computer if need be to save $17, or I may put both in to make copying cd's easier.
I wanted to stay under $600 for the computer. I wanted to do an AMD build, because ive had intel the last 5 years, and wanted to try something different, and the fx6300 is definitely different.
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($112.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-SNIPER2-WHT ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $572.89
I plan on using a 750gb hard drive and windows 7 from a salvage computer I got for free from a friend, this gave me the necessary room to purchase a better gpu.
I plan on overclocking slightly once the build is up and running and remains stable.
The graphics card may be a bit overboard for my needs, but it is a little future proof, and who knows, once I get this built, I may start gaming more, but this will also benefit my career-in-progress as a network IT/programmer, not sure which side of the fence to lean towards yet.
I spent more on the case than I wanted to, but come on, it looks cool!
I would appreciate any tips on how to trim a little bit more fat, maybe around the ram, or mobo possibly?
I can still use the cd drive from the salvage computer if need be to save $17, or I may put both in to make copying cd's easier.
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