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So I put together a theoretical build that sounds great if you're looking to build for <$800. Just 'cause I'm bored, Here ya go for critiquing.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($154.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Antec Performance Max CPU Cooler ($7.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($174.49 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W 80+ Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS29 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $798.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-20 00:24 EST-0500)
 
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The PSU is junk. The company went out of business and that was not one of the good units even when they existed.

You could get MUCH better gaming performance by changing to an 8320 and a $120 motherboard. The saved money could get a gtx770 which will give a HUGE performance increase.

That CPU cooler is complete trash. The stock cooler is better. It is a waste of $8

That HDD is meant for Servers not personal computers.
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The PSU is junk. The company went out of business and that was not one of the good units even when they existed.

You could get MUCH better gaming performance by changing to an 8320 and a $120 motherboard. The saved money could get a gtx770 which will give a HUGE performance increase.

That CPU cooler is complete trash. The stock cooler is better. It is a waste of $8

That HDD is meant for Servers not personal computers.
 
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1.) PSU Probably is junk, I haven't really heard of it but I read some good reviews
2.) I feel like this board would be pretty good for OC with the 8+2 phase, also, Alot of $120 and under boards turn out being more trouble than worth.
3.) Ya, you're right I was going to put hyper 212 evo in there, and I'm wondering what I was thinking when I put that Antec there
4.)Why would there be a difference? They work in the same fashion, and It is a good price/gb
 
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tiny voices

tiny voices

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4. It uses sleep state power saving and is not compatible with all desktop PSUs and will be slower to respond as it has to spin al lthe way back up from stopped frequently.

1. Antec, Corsair, Seasonic, XFx is what you want.

2. No. There are PLENTY of $120 board that are very good. Also, it would be WAY better to forgo overclocking in favor of a better CPU. Gaming is 20% CPU and 80% GPU. you can have a stock 8320 + gtx770 and it will blow the pants off a HIGHLY overclocked 8350 + gtx760 in every game, every time. Plus the 8320 can be overclocked easily as well. It is not worth sacrificing the GPU power. It simply isn't.
 
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Well, I guess spending $100 dollars for quality is ok

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($154.99 @ SuperBiiz)
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 ($124.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS29 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $900.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-20 00:54 EST-0500)
 
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