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This is my FINAL build. Need thoughts please and thanks!!

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February 12, 2014 4:11:53 PM

This is my final build that i am about to order. Just need confirmation that all of this stuff will comply with each other and work properly. Thanks!!!

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

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($114.47 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I ID ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($122.07 @ Amazon)
Total: $820.44
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-12 19:08 EST-0500)

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February 12, 2014 4:13:32 PM

The only issue is that you might have to upgrade BIOS, which is very tough. Otherwise, it is good!
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February 12, 2014 4:28:45 PM

Andrew Buck said:
The only issue is that you might have to upgrade BIOS, which is very tough. Otherwise, it is good!

How hard is it to upgrade the bios? Because im new at this whole building a pc. Will I be able to figure it out? Like are their guides online?

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February 12, 2014 4:30:14 PM

zfancy5 said:
Andrew Buck said:
The only issue is that you might have to upgrade BIOS, which is very tough. Otherwise, it is good!

How hard is it to upgrade the bios? Because im new at this whole building a pc. Will I be able to figure it out? Like are their guides online?



Well, it is a little bit tough, but you may be able to. http://www.pcworld.com/article/187437/how_to_update_you...
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February 12, 2014 4:38:56 PM

Andrew Buck said:
zfancy5 said:
Andrew Buck said:
The only issue is that you might have to upgrade BIOS, which is very tough. Otherwise, it is good!

How hard is it to upgrade the bios? Because im new at this whole building a pc. Will I be able to figure it out? Like are their guides online?



Well, it is a little bit tough, but you may be able to. http://www.pcworld.com/article/187437/how_to_update_you...

Ok so its definitely do able then right? Just follow those steps and I should be good correct? Like im not gonna buy everything and be stuck right?

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February 12, 2014 4:39:40 PM

zfancy5 said:
Andrew Buck said:
zfancy5 said:
Andrew Buck said:
The only issue is that you might have to upgrade BIOS, which is very tough. Otherwise, it is good!

How hard is it to upgrade the bios? Because im new at this whole building a pc. Will I be able to figure it out? Like are their guides online?



Well, it is a little bit tough, but you may be able to. http://www.pcworld.com/article/187437/how_to_update_you...

Ok so its definitely do able then right? Just follow those steps and I should be good correct? Like im not gonna buy everything and be stuck right?



Yes. It is able to. Just follow that guide and you should be good.
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February 12, 2014 4:44:45 PM

Andrew Buck said:
zfancy5 said:
Andrew Buck said:
zfancy5 said:
Andrew Buck said:
The only issue is that you might have to upgrade BIOS, which is very tough. Otherwise, it is good!

How hard is it to upgrade the bios? Because im new at this whole building a pc. Will I be able to figure it out? Like are their guides online?



Well, it is a little bit tough, but you may be able to. http://www.pcworld.com/article/187437/how_to_update_you...

Ok so its definitely do able then right? Just follow those steps and I should be good correct? Like im not gonna buy everything and be stuck right?



Yes. It is able to. Just follow that guide and you should be good.

OK thanks man!
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February 12, 2014 4:46:00 PM

zfancy5 said:
Andrew Buck said:
zfancy5 said:
Andrew Buck said:
zfancy5 said:
Andrew Buck said:
The only issue is that you might have to upgrade BIOS, which is very tough. Otherwise, it is good!

How hard is it to upgrade the bios? Because im new at this whole building a pc. Will I be able to figure it out? Like are their guides online?



Well, it is a little bit tough, but you may be able to. http://www.pcworld.com/article/187437/how_to_update_you...

Ok so its definitely do able then right? Just follow those steps and I should be good correct? Like im not gonna buy everything and be stuck right?



Yes. It is able to. Just follow that guide and you should be good.

OK thanks man!


No problem.
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