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Gaming desktop for $900 or less- Parts picked out

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February 4, 2014 9:04:59 AM

The parts are picked out for the most part, just need a few more to complete the build.

Purchase Time: This week if at all possible.

Country of Origin: USA

Budget: $900 or less, really would like to keep it low if possible.

Uses: Gaming

Games: Minecraft, Borderlands 1 and 2, Saint's Row 3 and 4, Command and Conquer 3, Sims 2 and 3, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Diablo III w/ upcoming expansion, World of Warcraft

Detail settings: I would love to be able to play at 1080p (monitor's native resolution) and on "High" or higher if possible. Welling to dip lower to maintain at least a 30fps though.


Parts I don't need: Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, OS

Also I hate to say this, but I am limited at where I can buy my parts: Newegg, Amazon, and Tigerdirect are the three choices. really. I would really prefer all of one place though if possible. I also have Amazon Prime, so free 2 day shipping.

I also do not plan on Overclocking.


Here is what I have so far:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H75 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($77.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $809.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-04 15:57 EST-0500)

$847.96 before rebates ($50 in rebates) and shipping fees

Decided on the FX-6300 because when gaming I'm not doing much else. And I don't have much interest in BF4 or anything like that.

Went with the CPU cooler as it had paste already applied, if there is something cheaper with paste pre-applied that would be awesome!

Would like a modular psu to allow for as clean of a interior as well as allow for max airflow.

Any suggestions for this build is greatly appreciated! I am not a fanboy of anything, but am trying to keep the cost down, while keeping cool at the same time.

I went with 2 sticks instead of a single stick because I wanted a little backup, if 1 stick fails I will at least still have 4GB Ram instead of nothing at all. (Unless we did 2x8GB then I'd be all for that.

I AM completely open to suggestions though so please, shoot them my way. I just kind of had an idea in mind too. That was "Christine" (props if you get the reference) if not, it's Stephen King's "Christine".

Thank you for all your help!

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February 4, 2014 9:08:52 AM

Why are you buying 2 single memory sticks?you should be looking for a 8GB(2x4) kit.
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February 4, 2014 9:16:41 AM

I went with 2 sticks as they where a little cheaper than a set. (Every penny counts, lol) Plus they matched my design idea.
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February 4, 2014 9:17:39 AM

lets be real here. performance>silly fans and aesthetics lol.
take the performance now and get the silly shit later.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($116.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.39 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $812.23
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-04 12:19 EST-0500)
let me know if you need a OS ill make it happen. also you dont need 8gb of ram to run a computer especially with a 770 with a huge gdr5 bandwith. enjoy
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a b 4 Gaming
February 4, 2014 9:20:17 AM

The slow 1333MHz RAM can be improved. It's better to buy a kit that's meant to work together. CAS 9 1866MHz RAM isn't really any more expensive.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=E...

Why are you buying all those case fans? Are you trying to make the case levitate? Seriously, though, the case comes with a front 120mm fan, rear 120mm fan, and top 140mm fan. That should be all you need. Take the money saved and put it toward upgrading the GPU. Your money is much better spent on a GPU for a gaming system.

This nice Seasonic PSU would easily power your system.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12i...
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February 4, 2014 9:22:03 AM

sorry for some reason I thought you had a 800$ budget you're set with a OS with that build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($116.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.39 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $902.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-04 12:21 EST-0500)
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a b 4 Gaming
February 4, 2014 9:23:28 AM

From the OP - "Parts I don't need: Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, OS".
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February 4, 2014 9:28:08 AM

shortstuff_mt said:
The slow 1333MHz RAM can be improved. It's better to buy a kit that's meant to work together. CAS 9 1866MHz RAM isn't really any more expensive.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=E...

Why are you buying all those case fans? Are you trying to make the case levitate? Seriously, though, the case comes with a front 120mm fan, rear 120mm fan, and top 140mm fan. That should be all you need. Take the money saved and put it toward upgrading the GPU. Your money is much better spent on a GPU for a gaming system.

This nice Seasonic PSU would easily power your system.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12i...


seriously it made me grin a bit that'd he choose so many fans before even choosing a cpu cooler xD
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February 4, 2014 9:41:41 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($161.13 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.00 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.39 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.39 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($100.98 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $917.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-04 12:41 EST-0500)

enjoy
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February 4, 2014 9:43:15 AM

I've edited out all the fans. I just wanted to make sure everything would be cool. This is my first AMD build in a long time. (Since the 965BE came out.
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February 4, 2014 9:47:46 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($161.13 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.00 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($100.98 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $901.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-04 12:47 EST-0500)

damn i'm amazing. +1 me
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February 4, 2014 9:58:00 AM

Currently re-working the build to reflect some suggestions.

Wouldn't I need thermal paste for the cooler? I've always applied paste that was put on the coolers at the factory:

Stock HSF's
H80 liquid closed loop
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February 4, 2014 10:00:01 AM

dragonwolf8504 said:
Currently re-working the build to reflect some suggestions


certainly man do whatever you want its your build only thing i wouldn't change is the gpu/processor/mobo rest is up to you bud.
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February 4, 2014 10:06:46 AM

I'm switching to the Asus one you mentioned, is that better than the Asrock I had picked out? How much better if so?

Think I may keep the FX-6300 as it seemed to be a good gaming cpu (for budget)
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February 4, 2014 10:14:12 AM

dragonwolf8504 said:
I'm switching to the Asus one you mentioned, is that better than the Asrock I had picked out? How much better if so?

Think I may keep the FX-6300 as it seemed to be a good gaming cpu (for budget)


First of all Asrock founder branched off from ASUS to from Asrock they're personally one of my favorite brands. imo it goes ASUS>ASROCK>GIGABYTE>MSI in that order for quality. also the 8350 is just amd's overclocked version of the 8320 that being said why would you want the top end fx processor with the 2nd highest end gpu on the market if you can afford it? seriously you'll be much happier with performance over aesthetics in the long run.
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February 4, 2014 10:20:50 AM

emj said:
dragonwolf8504 said:
I'm switching to the Asus one you mentioned, is that better than the Asrock I had picked out? How much better if so?

Think I may keep the FX-6300 as it seemed to be a good gaming cpu (for budget)


First of all Asrock founder branched off from ASUS to from Asrock they're personally one of my favorite brands. imo it goes ASUS>ASROCK>GIGABYTE>MSI in that order for quality. also the 8350 is just amd's overclocked version of the 8320 that being said why would you want the top end fx processor with the 2nd highest end gpu on the market if you can afford it? seriously you'll be much happier with performance over aesthetics in the long run.


Ok cool, got the mobo figured out, I'm going with the Asus, (I've always liked Asus honestly).

As for the CPU, I wasn't planning on going with AMD's highest end cpu. Would those extra cores really help me in gaming? The FX-6300 is a 6-core cpu, or am I mistaken? Would'nt that work good?

Don't get me wrong, I am not arguing, or at least don't feel I am, but am just wondering, how much of a benefit would I actually get? Couldn't I go with the FX-6300 and wait for the FX-8320 to drop in price and then upgrade to it? Or is the FX-6300 not really strong enough to do what I want?
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February 4, 2014 10:25:42 AM

Updated the build in main post.
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February 4, 2014 11:49:54 AM

Updated the build for possibly the last time, unless I find a cpu cooler that fits my requirements. (Has paste pre-applied)
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February 4, 2014 11:55:29 AM

check this bad boy out http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

I think it performs better then the h75 I wouldn't even bother with a water loop with that small of a radiator if anything get the kraken x60 or whatever performs much better then the h100i
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February 4, 2014 11:57:34 AM

emj said:
check this bad boy out http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

I think it performs better then the h75 I wouldn't even bother with a water loop with that small of a radiator if anything get the kraken x60 or whatever performs much better then the h100i


Would that even fit. I'll check out the Kraken x60 also.
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February 4, 2014 11:59:46 AM

sure. now you wont necessarily net more frames with the 8 core processor apposed to the 6 but you will be able to maintain higher frames with it with other applications running such as a media player, browser, other games and what have you anything. and the further we go along the more cores games are able to utilize more and more cores. as far as I know battlefield 4 is one of the few games that is able to fully use the fx's 8 cores. its up to you but either or will be more then adequete if you're a multi tasker get the 8320.
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February 4, 2014 12:15:52 PM

emj said:
sure. now you wont necessarily net more frames with the 8 core processor apposed to the 6 but you will be able to maintain higher frames with it with other applications running such as a media player, browser, other games and what have you anything. and the further we go along the more cores games are able to utilize more and more cores. as far as I know battlefield 4 is one of the few games that is able to fully use the fx's 8 cores. its up to you but either or will be more then adequete if you're a multi tasker get the 8320.


Ok, would I need to upgrade the power supply with the current build? (In main post) and would the current psu support a second HDD and extra fans should I add those all later on down the road? Also would the current mobo support the 8320?
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February 4, 2014 12:51:33 PM

no and no dude idk what you're doing the power supply is fine. just get performance this is the last time i'm helping at this point look at that motherboards chipset its old as shit. this is about all i can do for you man.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($161.13 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.00 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.98 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $887.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-04 15:51 EST-0500)

now you have room to overclock and add all the fans/storage you want.
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