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Malfunkshun

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Any suggestions to help reduce price or any issues I could run into with parts?

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($65.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Enermax ECA3253-BW ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $564.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-11 22:58 EDT-0400)
 
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damric
I'd ditch the CPU cooler and put $30 back in your wallet. You won't need it because you definitely won't be overclocking on that POS motherboard and POS PSU. Otherwise it's a balanced build.
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Malfunkshun

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Much appreciated
 
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RAM speed won't matter in games.

I have pretty much the same build (FX 6300 and GTX 660). Assassins Creed IV runs at medium-high settings. Fallout 3 runs on max settings. LoL gets maxed at 120 FPS. Skyrim gets maxed except in cities. Overall it's a solid budget build. Btw i'm using a 550W PSU. It can run on much lower, but 500W is a safe number.
 
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Malfunkshun

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Awesome, i just threw a 500W in for 10 bucks more, took out the CPU Cooler
 
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With the left over $20 get an Arctic Freezer Pro 7 CPU cooler. It's not powerful enough to overclock with but it is silent, and AMD's stock coolers are horrible. (You'd think a jet was taking off outside your window when you opened a game).
 
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Malfunkshun

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I just ordered all my parts via newegg. Is the CPU Cooler necessary? I have about 50 coming back in rebates if it is I'll sink it into a CPU Cooler.
 
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Malfunkshun

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So am I fine without a CPU cooler or should i invest in one?
 
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Malfunkshun

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I'll more then likely grab one with all the rebates I got, thank you so much for feedback and help!
 
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By the time your rebates come in you will have played around with it enough to know if you want to upgrade to a higher performing or quieter cooler. Definitely not an urgency to get one now since they can work just fine with the stock one, just loud.
 
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