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CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($106.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.03 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280X 3GB IceQ X² Video Card ($305.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($106.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Enermax UCTB12P 71.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.49 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Enermax UCTB12P 71.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.49 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft Keyboard 200 Wired Standard Keyboard ($8.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $935.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-27 23:03 EDT-0400)
 
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