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dj2b4life

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First off, thank you for taking your time to open this!

Looking to build a new computer :)
Since it's BLACK FRIDAY soon, as well as Cyber Monday, I'm hoping to get some killer deals and save money. Thoughts?

I've started my own build here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/29KKN


CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($132.67 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $699.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-27 14:58 EST-0500)

Though I'm unsure what GPU to get?

Trying to keep this build as low as possible (low budget).

Thanks again! Let me know if there are any good deals for Black Friday / Cyber Monday I should be getting for this build.

NOTE - Dumb question. But this will have ethernet cord in the back of the Mobo right? lol
Also, what's a quiet case? Don't want this too loud
 
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GamerDrone

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Here it is : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/29L9o

So i added a ASRock 970 Extreme3 v2.0 Mobo which is an ATX mobo with 970 chipset (recommended by AMD for Fx 6xxx series)..
Replaced the GTX 660 with HD 7870 which is cheaper and better than the 660.. Plus it will give you a boost as the processor is of AMD as well..
The Case is more of a personal choice.. I recommended the Cooler Master K280 because i have been using it since last 6 months and its awesome...
Lastly, the corsair 500w PSU is more that you PC will require.. It will leave some headroom for future upgradations but if you plan for doing a SLI or crossfire in future switch to a 700w PSU !!
 
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realchaos

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Here's what I would do:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($104.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($142.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $823.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-27 15:17 EST-0500)

Upgraded the processor and motherboard.
Cheaper ram at the same performance.
Dropped the SSD. At this budget, you're better off using the money onto the core components.
A 7870 can play most games at high-max, just in case you want to play games.
Upgraded the case to the next level. Also has a window.
Great sale on a high quality psu. Grab this now because the sale ends today. This will be better than any black friday deals you can find.

If you feel that the 7870 is too much for you because you won't play games at all, then you can go for the cheaper 7770: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-hd7770dc1gd5v2
And then add the CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO to overclock: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2
 
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Only if you plan on overclocking the processor.. I would recommend the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo.. It is the best CPU cooler out the..
 
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