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BryceBT

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I've never built a computer and after using a rather crappy pre-built computer for quite a few years I've decided to try to put together an affordable mid/lower high-end gaming pc.

The parts I've picked out so far are:
Processor:
AMD FX-8350 FX-Series 8-core

Power:
Corsair CX 500 watt ATX/EPS 80 plus

Graphics:
Sapphire Radeon HD 7790 w/ factory OC 1GB-DDR5 PCI-Express

Optical Drive:
LG Internal Super multi drive

RAM:
Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDR3 1600 MHz PC3 128000

Hard drive:
Western Digital 1TB SATA III 7200 RPM/64mb Cache 3.5"

The mobo I've been looking at right now is: http://

But I was wondering if that is over-kill or has too many functions I wouldn't be utilizing with the components I picked out and there would be another mobo for cheaper or just generally better for my parts

Another question is other than amazon/newegg, where is a rather reputable place to buy computer parts as I've done most of my pricing through amazon right now.

Any input/opinion on if I should change something in my build would be appreciated as I'm obviously not very experienced in building computers
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eITK
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eITK/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eITK/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($55.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 330R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
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Yeah I was kind of confused because it said both intel and AMD in the title but wasn't sure if that meant it was compatible with either cpu. Right now I have the build without mobo/case/OS at about $600 and would rather not have it go over $800 by a whole lot


 
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Another note is that I plan on adding a dual monitor setup at some point, and although the video card i picked out could go to both I was wondering if it would be better to use the radeon hd 5570 on the monitor i will be using mostly for browsing the internet or just use the 7790 for both
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eIQq
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eIQq/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eIQq/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 330R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $743.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-04 00:39 EST-0500)
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eITK
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eITK/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eITK/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($55.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 330R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $779.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-04 00:41 EST-0500)
 
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you have two option with todays set ups. you can use the onboard video to drive one of the monitors or use the gpu..the simple set up is to turn off the onboard video and plug both monitors in to the dvi or hdmi ports. the amd build will let you use two gpu if you want to crossfire or sli them latter. to do that on intel build you need an asus-a mb that runs 99-140 when it not onsale or combo deal. the intel cpu that more money is a locked cpu you cant over clock it. the 4670k is 199 at micro center if you have one close to you.
 
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Wow that website helps a lot! Didn't realize the power supply of a far superior graphics card would be that low

Also for the processor I was wondering if it would be worth it to get the 8350 for running dual-monitors, obviously it would be better but would it be worth the extra $50?
 
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Alright thank you for all of the help. Just to clarify, you're saying that the mobo in the build you linked will allow me to upgrade to SLI if I get another graphics card and monitor?

 
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If I went with the OC 8350 how would I go about cooling it?
 
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Where do you install the cooler you have put in the build? Does it just attach to the mobo? it has a list of supported mobo sockets so that's what my guess would be but does it have to be directly next to the cpu?

And was there anything specific about the case you chose other than the fact it is compatible with the ATX motherboard? Or is there something that the case will need to have other than 3.5" ports for the hard drive because I was thinking of getting a more aesthetic case
 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4lBFDBliFY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_GcngCr_Vs
there are back plates for the clips. (amd or intel). the second video. the heat sink goes on top of the cpu and there thermal paste that on the bottom of the cooler. (think penut butter and jelly sandwich).
with computer cases the hard drive bays and usb ports and sound card ports and pci slots on the back and power supply openings are all standard now. (there three size of mb now itx (very small) micro atx and full size. most cases now will do all three. small cases and mid size case may not fit a full size mb. with cases the older cheaper cases have the hard drive bays fixed so you lose a little room for longer gpu cards. some of the cheaper older cases have only usb 2.0 ports on the front of the case.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cas21w2b1
here another case that not a price killer has nice window if your looking to add led fans or led strip for 10.00
as it an older case it has usb 2.0 ports on the front. not a big deal breaker.
 
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147170&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
this case not bad case too just has fixed length from the back of the case to the hard drive bay.
 
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Thanks for all the help! I was thinking about http://

it has quite a few case fan slots and looks pretty nice, has USB 3.0 as well

 
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I was thinking about sleeving all of my cords and realized that the PSU that you put in the build is non-modular, as well as being a little unnecessarily large for the estimated power of the PC anyway, and was wondering what fully-modular PSU you would recommend for the build you already had; I was looking and found a 450W corsair:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm450

and was wondering if the wattage might be a little too low.

 
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