First build: FX-8320 with MSI 970A-G43

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Hey guys, this is my first build. Could you comment or tell me any problems that I may run into? I would t be doing any gaming or heavy graphics, just everyday work and lite compiling here and there. Also, could you recommend a cheap video card to go alonb with this? Thanks!

So far:
AMD FX8320k Black Edition - $100
MSI 970A-G43 ~ $60
Kingston Hyper X Blu 8 GB (2x4GB Modules) 1600MHz DDR3 ~ $70
Western Digital Blue 1TB - $60
Raygo S2 with 450W PSU - $20
ASUS GeForce 210 1GB 64-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 - $35

Total: $345
 
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First of all, I tried to look up your power supply and it seems that it's a complete trash, if you get it you better hope that it doesn't even turn the computer on because this thing might blow up and take some of your precious components with it. For more info please read this great article by tomshardware -
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-cost-psu-pc-power-supply,2862.html

Even if the power supply ends up ok, just don't risk it, especially considering the fact that Corsair CX430 is a proven, solid option made by a well known brand and also costs 20$ after MIR -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

If you're planning to play games, either the Radeon R7 250 (90$ @ Newegg) or the Radeon HD 7770 (110$...
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First of all, I tried to look up your power supply and it seems that it's a complete trash, if you get it you better hope that it doesn't even turn the computer on because this thing might blow up and take some of your precious components with it. For more info please read this great article by tomshardware -
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-cost-psu-pc-power-supply,2862.html

Even if the power supply ends up ok, just don't risk it, especially considering the fact that Corsair CX430 is a proven, solid option made by a well known brand and also costs 20$ after MIR -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

If you're planning to play games, either the Radeon R7 250 (90$ @ Newegg) or the Radeon HD 7770 (110$ @ Newegg) are miles ahead of the Geforce 210. Recommendations and pricing are taken from the 'Best GPU for the money' by tomshardware, you can check it out yourself.

Also, do yourself a favor and get an aftermarket heatsink for your cpu, this thing produces a lot of heat and the stock cooling will usually stress itself very hard just to keep it below the red, meaning lots of noise and lots of heat not properly dissipated.
The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is a solid pick and costs $35 -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
 
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With the $100 FX 8320, I take it you live near a microcenter?
 
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That board is very good, but it's problem are the exposed VRMs. If you intend to OC the 8320, you'll have to buy cooling for them. Like, it's a must IMO. I know they should withstand a mild OC, but just to be on the safe side. Over 100°C i believe they start to get hurt from temp, so...

And that PSU... Try to get a good brand one with low power, like Antec or Thermaltake TR2s (they're expensive, but same high quality components as the high end ones).

Cheers!
 
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For the mobo, what about the 970A-G46 or the asrock 970 extreme4?
I like the Asus M5A97 R2.0 but the these are cheaper.
I won't be overclocking or gaming, but I do think that I will get the corsair cx430 psu just for safety!

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i had that msi mobo worst mistake ever even thoughh i didnt oc my friend did and he pushed his 8120 to 3.5 and it was gone ( only a 0.4 oc) i have current got the asus m5a97 r.20 NOT LE VERSION :D look at this vrm database if everything s green its a good mobo

also i have went upto 4.5 ghz on the asus m5a97 just too see how far it can go also there was no voltage change + i reverted back to stock later just too be safe also prime95 ran for 4 hours with no cores failing with 62 degrees 1 degrees more than aloud But fans were on silent
 
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So no gaming just compiling here and there, instead of that motherboard you mentioned, this motherboard has a built in video card(integrated) so you don't need to buy any video card at all. I am actually using this motherboard on my HTPC(Home Theater PC): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128565 it has VGA, DVI and HDMI ports for the monitor. Buy this MB together with all the parts you mentioned and you are very good to go.
 
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I've used that revision Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 AM3+ in a number of builds and it is 'functional'

However, I never installed an 125w FX-Piledriver ... and as a side note, previous versions of the mobo did not officially support them.

So. If you want to do the 'minimum' that might be the board for you :)

 
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I have 2 of the latest revision of those, both with FX 8320's. One is running at FX 8350 speeds and have had no issues in the 2-3 months it has been used. My other one is still stock, and haven't had it up and running long. It is rarely used right now, so I cannot give an accurate assessment of that one.
 
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