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IS this good for heavy gaming.

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May 26, 2014 8:17:03 PM

Im looking to build a new Computer ( first time ) I have a 700 dollar budget. this is what ive come up with thus far I have a Monitor and keyboard mouse and OS.
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($118.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.49 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.55 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.01 @ Amazon)
Total: $700.51
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-26 23:16 EDT-0400)

This will be used for moderate to heavy gaming and school programs.

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May 26, 2014 8:27:17 PM

Looks pretty good. Not sure how well that Mobo will do, so I adjusted the build a bit below (PSU is bit better than your selection above):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $696.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-26 23:26 EDT-0400)
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