FX6300 an OK processor for a Minecraft server?

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Hi. I am building a server to host minecraft. I want it to easily be able to keep up with about 20+ users. I am thinking of using an FX6300 instead of another FX8350. The reason for this is my budget. Also, will 8 GB ram suffice? I have never built a server. Here are components I am considering.

-ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS AM3+
-Corsair H60
-FX6300
-RAIDMAX ATX-402WB
-CORSAIR Vengeance LP 16GB
-NZXT HALE82-N NP-1BN-0750A-US 750W PSU
-SanDisk ReadyCache SDSSDRC-032G-G26 2.5" 32GB SATA III
-Win 7 Ultimate

Does this look good? Its right at my budget limit.
 
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SSD / HD - Scratch the ReadyCache drive... If this is where you were planning to install the OS, just use a traditional spindle drive. Seagate 500GB would probably be the best bang for the buck.

CPU Cooler - Skip the water cooler. The Hyper 212 EVO will support a huge overclock (on either FX CPU) for half the cost.

MEM - Fine and all, but the latency is up (CL10). No reason why you shouldn't pull "standard" modules. Look for DDR3-1600 CL9 or DDR3-1866 CL10 (Note that the LP modules you listed are DDR3-1600 CL10 which is higher latency).

CPU - Either of those processors will be fine and will overclock nicely. ...with an aftermarket CPU cooler.

What is your budget?
 
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I run an MC server that has had 30 people on at once and I have 1.5gb of ram, so you should be fine!

 
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PCPartPicker part list

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 ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 6450 1GB Video Card ($33.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($23.50 @ Amazon)
Total: $534.40

If you have a Microcenter near you, their bundle deals are pretty good.
 
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My budget is about $500-550. If i get RAM with less latency, will 8Gb or 10Gb be fine? I am getting the H60 because they finally have it in refurb stock, and will move my OLD OLD H50 to my server PC. I was considering the SSD because i wanted super fast read-write speed for reboots. I can install an OS on that SSD correct?
 
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8GB will be fine regardless of the latency. My point there is that lower latency modules cost the same so look toward them over the higher latency modules.

You could install the OS on the ReadyCache drive, but there are better options. Check out the A-Data Premier Pro 64GB or the Kingston V300 60GB.
 
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My updated parts list here......See what ya think.


-RAIDMAX ATX-402WB Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811156296
-MSI 760GM-P34 (FX) AM3+ AMD 760G + SB710 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813130657
-G.SKILL Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR
Item #: N82E16820231416
-AMD FX-6300 Vishera 3.5GHz (4.1GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Six-Core Desktop Processor FD6300WMHKBOX
Item #: N82E16819113286
-Fractal Design Silent Series R2 FD-FAN-SSR2-40 40mm 40mm Fan
Item #: N82E16835352001
-Refurbished: CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 (CW-9060007-WW) Water Cooler
Item #: N82E16835181043
-Refurbished: ATI VIDEO-MV-2250-16X FireMV 2250 256MB DDR2 PCI Express x16 Low Profile Workstation Video Card
Item #: N82E16814195126
-PNY XLR8 SSD9SC120GMDF-RB 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Item #: N82E16820178455
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
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The video card is free with purchase.
 
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