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Jellyfish789

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Jan 28, 2014
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I have wanted to build a desktop for a while now, and I am kind of a n00b when it comes to computers. I plan on using the desktop for next-gen games, and to run a Minecraft server.

Here's what I'm thinking:

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

CPU: AMD FX-4350 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($124.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.89 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $792.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-28 19:55 EST-0500)

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Yingda Wang

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The cpu is pretty bad.
Either u go up and get a 6300 for like 20$+, or u get a 750k for 45$ less which u can invest on a ssd and a aftermarket cooler(CM 212 evo :D)
The 750k MIGHT bottle neck the 760 a bit but if u overclock it abit with the cooler, it should be fine
The hdd is pretty bad too, average RPM should be 7200. But if its mostly for gaming, u will love a 120gb ssd which comes as low as 80$. But u can still upgrade to a baraccuda or WD black with the money u can save on the cpu.
Corsair makes good psu EXCEPT CX series. I suggests a antec hcg or a seasonic/evga
 
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mf Red

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If you can, spend more on the PSU. Its a very important part. Beyond that, go up to the fx6300 I saw it for 10$ less and its a 6 core proc. Also the RAM(not that it really makes much of a difference) I've seen 1833mhz ram for about 10$ more than what you picked. So you may be able to get some 1600 or something for around the same price.
 
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Jellyfish789

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Jan 28, 2014
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Here's my edited build:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Nxkl
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Nxkl/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Nxkl/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 ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.79 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.32 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $819.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-05 00:41 EST-0500)
 
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