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December 9, 2013 4:55:43 PM

Hello im building a new pc that I will be using everyday for gaming and school work. I want this to be proficient enough to be able to handle a good amount of stress and deliver some power while I game. I need help figuring out if things will be compatible and I would be open to different parts or making it cheaper if it could be possible. Thanks to whom ever replies.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hR5r
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hR5r/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hR5r/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Momentus LP 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($81.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($42.36 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I Epic Edition (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $939.24
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-09 19:50 EST-0500)

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December 9, 2013 5:09:16 PM

Don't get that case. It looks cool but the quality is low. And get a 7200rpm hard drive
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December 9, 2013 5:11:01 PM

unless you need the tri-SLI & RAID support, you can't go wrong with a cheaper motherboard, a proper and cheaper desktop HDD, and a much better GPU just for the heck of it now that you saved up. and you may as well OC that 8320 to an 8350 level yourself and save $30.

EDIT: and maybe pay a bit more for a better quality PSU;


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($126.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.43 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($42.36 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I Epic Edition (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $929.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-09 20:13 EST-0500)
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December 9, 2013 6:19:33 PM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($123.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($42.36 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $933.20
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-09 21:17 EST-0500)

I took Hazle's build above but:
-Changed the cpu cooler to the newer Hyper 212 EVO.
-Both the Asus M5A990FX and Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3 are good boards. The Gigabyte is just slightly cheaper and looks better, IMHO.
-Non-reference gpu. Same card, but the Asus one has much better cooling at the same price.
-Better quality case.

Don't worry, the Antec HCG620M is a great quality psu, one of the best on the market, at a good price.
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December 9, 2013 6:26:13 PM

realchaos said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($123.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($42.36 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $933.20
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-09 21:17 EST-0500)

I took Hazle's build above but:
-Changed the cpu cooler to the newer Hyper 212 EVO.
-Both the Asus M5A990FX and Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3 are good boards. The Gigabyte is just slightly cheaper and looks better, IMHO.
-Non-reference gpu. Same card, but the Asus one has much better cooling at the same price.
-Better quality case.

Don't worry, the Antec HCG620M is a great quality psu, one of the best on the market, at a good price.


+1 on this, the EVO is a nice step up from the plus. I have that Antec PSU its modular and works like a dream. I also have an ASUS Hd 7870 with that same DCII cooler, its friggin amazing..GPU at 99% load and never goes over 64 degrees, fans usually max out around 40%, so its a quality cooler, and handles overclocking really nicely
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December 9, 2013 6:29:01 PM

MSI GTX 660 TF OC Edition ;) 

If its for everday use you could probably get an FX6300
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December 9, 2013 6:32:18 PM

huh. missed out it wasn't an EVO. ^+1. now i clearly need sleep.
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December 9, 2013 7:27:00 PM

Thank you guys for answering and giving me insight as to what I wanted from yall.
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