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tstead033

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So this will be the first computer that I am building, that being so I am not looking to dish anywhere more than $600 on it. My purpose for this computer is so that I can play games such as WoW on high-ultra graphics, and other good games such as battlefield on at least high graphics. Here is what I have so far. Let me know what you think any advice is much appreciated.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/24e6w
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/24e6w/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/24e6w/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($72.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.98 @ PCM)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($76.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $472.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-18 08:18 EST-0500)

I plan on transferring my current video card over which is: XFX HD-677X-ZNFC Radeon HD 6770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150560

Which leads to my next question, will the XFX video card be compatible with the rest of the computer, especially the case.

Thank you

Edit: Also, what do I do about the OS? Do I have to go and purchase an OS such as windows or can I get an OS for cheaper?
 
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The build is fine , but you won't need a CPU cooler if you're not overclocking. I don't recommend you to do so. If you go lower on the motherboard and case , you could get a better GPU. The CPU already comes with a CPU cooler.

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The build is fine , but you won't need a CPU cooler if you're not overclocking. I don't recommend you to do so. If you go lower on the motherboard and case , you could get a better GPU. The CPU already comes with a CPU cooler.

 
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Do you already have an OS from an older computer or something? If you don't,you'd have to get the OEM license OS(Win7/Win8). However,if your budget is tight and you don't have the OS from an old computer,you could use Ubuntu for general work(internet,movies,email).Ubuntu's free.
 
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I have a windows 7 desktop that I bought a while back, like I said this is my first time building a computer. Is there a way I can get the windows onto what I am building from my old desktop?
 
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Okay, great.. Also, do you know if I am going to need to buy a video card as well?
 
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Didn't you mention that you already have a GPU? If you do,try using that at the resolution and settings you want.If it doesn't cut it,then buy one.As you said,you are one a budget so i don't want to make you overshoot your budget for no reason.
 
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Is there a difference between a video card and a graphics card? I mistakenly said video card in my original post where I should have said graphics card.
 
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There are a few versions of Windows 7, but I would recommend windows 7 64bit Home premium OEM. The OEM version is for system builders. It's cheaper than the retail version which comes in a bigger box containing the 64bit and 32bit disk.

GPU , Graphics card , Video Card , GFX Card , call it whatever you want , they are all the same.

Like I said , use the money used to overclock to get a better GPU.

this build would be better if you're not planning on overclocking.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.01 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card ($105.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Line-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($38.42 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $583.01
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-19 01:16 EST-0500)
 
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