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Is this a good gaming/work build for my budget?

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January 16, 2014 8:13:02 AM

Hello, I was wondering if this build is suitable for my budget of about $1200 to $1300 USD for a gaming/work build. I went for a complete build, meaning CPU and accessories in pricing. This is also my first build. Also, due to I desire to purchase from one source I went with newegg.

Budget wise, I considered the sale and possibility of the parts not being on sale.

Goal is gaming, i.e. Skyrim, Guild Wars 2, Mass Effect, and etc. Work i.e. web, word, and etc.

Questions
Are parts compatible?
Setting wise, what would I expect at 1080p?
Will Windows 8.1 be suitable for gaming?
Is the CPU cooler I choose needed? I dont plan on overclocking.

Any suggestions and thoughts are much welcomed. Below is the build I put together.

Case: Corsair Carbide Series 200R Black Steel / Plastic compact ATX Mid Tower Case(69.99, 59.99 newegg)
CPU: AMD FX-6300 Vishera 3.5GHz (4.1GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Six-Core Desktop Processor FD6300WMHKBOX(119.99 newegg)
CPU Cooler:Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM Fan(39.99 newegg)
Motherboard: ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS(149.99, 144.99 newegg)
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(84.99 newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive(69.99, 64.99 newegg)
Video Card:EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2762-KR GeForce GTX 760 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card(259.99 newegg)
Power Supply: CORSAIR CXM series CX600M 600W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply(89.99, 69.99 newegg)
Wifi Adapter:TP-Link TL-WDN3200 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter(30.99, 24.99 newegg)
Optical Drive:Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer(19.99 newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM(99.99)
Keyboard and Mouse: Logitech MK120 Black USB Wired Slim Desktop w/mouse(24.99, 19.99 newegg)
Monitor:Asus VE228H 21.5" Full HD HDMI LED BackLight LCD Monitor w/Speakers (189.99, 135.99 Newegg)

Pricing w/ taxing, sale, and shipping rates is $1,177.45.(CPU+Accessories)
In case, same parts are not on sale is $1282.45(CPU+Accessories)

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January 16, 2014 8:22:38 AM

For $70, get the Rosewill HIVE 650w PSU, it's a couple steps above the CX series in quality. Other than that, I actually really like your build :) 

With the 6300 and a 760 (I have a 760) you can expect Ultra in almost every, sans ARMA III and Crysis 3.
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a b 4 Gaming
January 16, 2014 8:26:06 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)
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 ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.57 @ Mwave)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($147.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $1140.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-16 11:24 EST-0500)

You can get a little more bang for your buck here. This gives you a GTX770, and you have room for a SSD if you want. Also the FX-8320 would be a worthwhile upgrade to extend the longevity of your computer.
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January 16, 2014 8:33:10 AM

Thank you HiTechObsessed :) , also thank you guys for the suggestions. Will look into the build you've suggested Transmaniacon, and the PSU HiTech. I'll update with a updated build soon.

Edit: I did look at the build and did a hybrid with my build just switching out the GPU, Motherboard, and PSU. Sadly while it looks great it comes close to my budget on sale and exceeds it just in case I'm unable to get the parts on sale. Usually, I consider both the sale and chance of no sale.

However, despite that. :)  I do like the current FX 6300 760 combo complete build due to it fits my budget and leaves me a bit extra left over. Also, thank you both for your help.
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January 16, 2014 9:03:53 AM

Use PCPartPicker and it will find the best deals for you. Given the high number of reputable vendors these days, you can usually find the part you want at a good price, or something equivalent. I would wager the build I posted might deviate by $30 at most, because while some parts may go up, others will go down. I think at this budget, getting a 770 is appropriate, less than that and you are overpaying for things.
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January 16, 2014 9:06:33 AM

Ok, thank you. Will look at PCPartPicker. Thank you again.

Edit. Thanks for the advice about PCPartPicker, the current build is compatible. Also, I will look further into the 770 option and make my decision concerning it. Thank you for your help again. :) 
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