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CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($158.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($81.76 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ B&H)
Other: Razer Goliathus 2014 Small CONTROL Soft Gaming Mouse Mat ($14.99)
Total: $1200.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-10 01:56 EST-0500)
I tried to fit the overclocking in my budget ($1200) I don't want to make any changes unless there is a good motherboard with the same price and is good for overclocking thought of adding a h100i and a 130$ motherboard for overclocking but that would of gone a couple hundred dollars beyond my budget- anyways, how well can I overclock my processor and graphics card with this build while still being safe and not breaking anything? will it be a significant change? if not should I just upgrade to a 4.0ghz 8350 lose the cooler and maybe get a cheaper motherboard to save me some money for something else? what would you recommend me to do and what is the best route to take on this?
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($158.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($81.76 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ B&H)
Other: Razer Goliathus 2014 Small CONTROL Soft Gaming Mouse Mat ($14.99)
Total: $1200.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-10 01:56 EST-0500)
I tried to fit the overclocking in my budget ($1200) I don't want to make any changes unless there is a good motherboard with the same price and is good for overclocking thought of adding a h100i and a 130$ motherboard for overclocking but that would of gone a couple hundred dollars beyond my budget- anyways, how well can I overclock my processor and graphics card with this build while still being safe and not breaking anything? will it be a significant change? if not should I just upgrade to a 4.0ghz 8350 lose the cooler and maybe get a cheaper motherboard to save me some money for something else? what would you recommend me to do and what is the best route to take on this?