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Hey, everyone. This is my first PC build, so I'm looking for some advice. I'll link to my actual build plan below so you can check it out, and write some more words up here for information. I already have all the extras (keyboard, monitor, OS, etc.) so I am really looking for advice on core components. I went with AMD to save monies, because I've heard that most people who complain about the FX-6300 are just fanatically loyal to Intel and lack all objectivity (this could be wrong). If AMD really is THAT bad and you have a good Intel solution in my price range, I'm all ears. My plan is overclock the CPU once I can afford something like an H80i for cooling, but right now it isn't a priority. I live reasonably close to Chicago, so I could get to a Microcenter if I had to. It's not ideal, but it's an option if there is a really good deal.

Budget: $800
Use: Primarily gaming, general use on the side
Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/mrdreshawn/saved/4y5g
Monitor: 1900x1080

Please give me any suggestions you have on parts to switch out, or ways to save money (always good). Thanks!
 
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Okay the i5-4670k and msi g41c for 275.
and fx 8350 and ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Socket AM3+ ATX AMD Motherboard for 240
Both prices after tax.
also do you need os
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Cg24
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Cg24/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Cg24/benchmarks/

Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.72 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.99 @ Amazon)...
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This is cheaper, and better:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

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 ($29.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($88.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.25 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $743.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-01 21:08 EDT-0400)
 
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And this is even better:

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.97 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.74 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Sentey CS1-1420 PLUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Enermax NAXN ADV. 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.96 @ NCIX US)
Total: $742.64
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-01 21:09 EDT-0400)
 
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Okay the i5-4670k and msi g41c for 275.
and fx 8350 and ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Socket AM3+ ATX AMD Motherboard for 240
Both prices after tax.
also do you need os
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Cg24
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Cg24/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Cg24/benchmarks/

Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.72 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $534.68
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-01 21:14 EDT-0400)
 
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Whos build are you referring to, also original poster please go to microcenter for some good deals.
My build is 540 plus the motherboard and cpu
so 240 or 280
so 780 or 820.
You may need a 650 watt if overclocking
 
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Can you link me to where you found the price for that Intel combo? I can't seem to find it for $275. Also I have the OS taken care of. Pretty much anything that isn't on the pcpartpicker that I linked is already purchased.
 
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Its on the microcenter website on computer parts in cpu bundles. Put in store location. There is an in store pick up setting with combos if you go into settings on pc part picker. I included tax in the price.
Also i chose a better cpu than the 6300 but am not sure about the motherboard for great overclocking. The other parts In my build are budget and cpu oriented toward the fx. You may need the xfx-650 watt power supply if overclocking.
http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx
http://www.microcenter.com/site/products/amd_bundles.aspx
Hope that helps!
 
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It looks like this is going to be my best bet. You've given me solid advice for everything else, and then I guess I'll just look for the best deal at the microcenter at the time of purchase for the mobo/cpu. Thanks so much!
 
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It looks like this is going to be my best bet. You've given me solid advice for everything else, and then I guess I'll just look for the best deal at the microcenter at the time of purchase for the mobo/cpu. Thanks so much!
 
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