Upgrade build advice

forgot2shave

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Hey guys, so basically I am trying to get some new ports and use some parts I already have to frankenstein a better budget gaming PC.

The parts I would be purchasing in this build are the CPU, memory, mobo, case, and the OS and will probably be upgrading in the next year or so but this is where I wanted to start and wanted to see if you guys foresee any issues with my build

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week

Budget Range: 400 - 500

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, surfing the web

Are you buying a monitor: no



Parts to Upgrade: CPU, Motherboard, Case, Memory

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg, microcenter (i live by one)

Location: Chicago, IL

Parts Preferences: I prefer Nvidia GPUs but I am open to everything else

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I am just basically looking for a decent build with some level of upgrade-ability

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My PC is starting to show age a bit and I've taken good care of it but I think it's about time for an upgrade.

Include a list of any parts you have already selected with descriptively labeled links for parts. Please do not post only links.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2gKIj


Thanks.
 
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I'm kind of confuse a bit. Are you looking for CPU, memory, mobo, case, and OS between 400-500 and purchasing it this week? If yes then this is what I put together below.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $424.94
(Prices include...

sportfreak23

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I'm kind of confuse a bit. Are you looking for CPU, memory, mobo, case, and OS between 400-500 and purchasing it this week? If yes then this is what I put together below.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $424.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 20:48 EST-0500)

Here's an intel one

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $499.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 20:52 EST-0500)
 
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forgot2shave

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Dec 7, 2013
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I like that AMD list but what about http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139011 instead of that case?