New computer help please

camplo87

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Hello, new to forums.

My desktop recently overheated. Im currently typing on an ipad. Im trying to build a new desktop for the first time. I went to a local store and bought an "Asus A88x pro motherboard" and "AMD A8 6600k quad core CPU." I ordered a "Corsair 750 watt PSU" which should be coming in the mail today. Im going back to my store to buy a case and cooling fan. Ill list them below. Im using this computer to play Team fortress 2, C/S 1.6, DOD 1.3, and Diablo 3.



1. Case - http://www.microcenter.com/product/404779/Carbide_Series_200R_Mid_Tower_ATX_Computer_Case

2. Cooling fan - http://www.microcenter.com/product/373900/Hyper_212_EVO_Universal_CPU_Cooler

3. Motherboard - http://www.microcenter.com/product/423953/A88X-PRO_Socket_FM2_ATX_AMD_Motherboard

4.CPU - http://www.microcenter.com/product/414784/A8_6600K_Black_Edition_39GHz_Quad-Core_Socket_FM2_Boxed_Processor

5. PSU - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008RJZQSW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

6. RAM - http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-PC3-10666-240-Pin-Memory-CMX8GX3M2A1333C9/dp/B003N8GVUY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1395417477&sr=1-1&keywords=corsair+xms3+8gb

7. GPU - any suggestions ? My budget is 130$. Or will the GPU that comes with my CPU be enough?





 
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If you getting a dedicated GPU then the A8 is not helping you in any way, if possible I would take back the board and cpu and get a compairible board that is AM3+ socket (like a 970 or 990) and an FX-6350 or bettter cpu. The APUs only bennifit is if you dont plan on using dedicated graphics and are on a super tight budget. Outside of that they have no benifit over other CPUs

ThePaperAirplane

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Why the 750W PSU? Are you considering future upgrades? Yep the r7 260x is a good choice and NO, the embedded gpu is not good enough for gaming. You can also consider a r7 265 (if you can find one that is) or 750ti/660 but it is a bit over your budget.
 

camplo87

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I just bought the 750 watt because it looked nice lol. Im mainly going to be playing team fotress 2. Im really oldschool, i dont play any new games other than diablo 3. Do i still need a GPU?
 
If you getting a dedicated GPU then the A8 is not helping you in any way, if possible I would take back the board and cpu and get a compairible board that is AM3+ socket (like a 970 or 990) and an FX-6350 or bettter cpu. The APUs only bennifit is if you dont plan on using dedicated graphics and are on a super tight budget. Outside of that they have no benifit over other CPUs
 
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