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First build need help with picking and changing components

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July 7, 2014 10:01:33 PM

This is my first build that I have looked into the most. I already have the mobo, but I am looking for any flaws there might possibly be with the other components as well. I am having trouble with thinking about what case I should purchase as well. If there is going to be an issue with any components I would be happy to hear some criticization from anyone! I just want to have the best possible gaming pc for some graphics intensive games like BF or any open world type games. Thank you for any feedback you give!

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/KermitTheFrog/saved/jZQfrH

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July 7, 2014 10:15:08 PM

Post the build?
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July 8, 2014 11:06:53 AM

Sorry, I forgot to put the build, but there it is now.
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July 8, 2014 11:44:11 AM

if your going with a dedicated graphics card your better off with a fx series processor I just build a gaming pc with an fx 8320 and used a Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard I really like the setup but if you have the extra money go with a 990fx chipset motherboard. The 5800k would be good if you weren't planning on going with a dedicated card. But that really depends if you can return your current board
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July 8, 2014 11:59:14 AM

jhaydon81 said:
if your going with a dedicated graphics card your better off with a fx series processor I just build a gaming pc with an fx 8320 and used a Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard I really like the setup but if you have the extra money go with a 990fx chipset motherboard. The 5800k would be good if you weren't planning on going with a dedicated card. But that really depends if you can return your current board


So you are saying that I should look for a different CPU that would help with a dedicated card and that it would only best be achieved with a different board? Any suggestions?

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July 8, 2014 12:12:55 PM

the fx processors are better for gaming and don't have integrated graphics Id recommend the fx 8320 and the Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P you can usually find a good deal on a bundle on tigerdirect that's how I purchased mine http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite... its $219.99 right now for the combo
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July 8, 2014 6:15:57 PM

I'd drop the SSD for now and get an i5 + 280.
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July 8, 2014 11:14:01 PM

jhaydon81 said:
the fx processors are better for gaming and don't have integrated graphics Id recommend the fx 8320 and the Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P you can usually find a good deal on a bundle on tigerdirect that's how I purchased mine http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite... its $219.99 right now for the combo


I don't know how I feel about the Octo Core to be honest. I have been told so many times that getting more than 6 cores is complete overkill, but it would only be $50 more than what my original price would be. I just dont understand as to why I would need that octo though.

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July 8, 2014 11:16:12 PM

Alpha3031 said:
I'd drop the SSD for now and get an i5 + 280.


Im guessing you mean the quad core i5 as well as the radeon r9 280? If so could you possibly be more specific? I want to be able to compare some suggestions to see which is the best possible choice to take into consideration.

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July 8, 2014 11:24:14 PM

If overclocking 4690k, if not 4590.
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July 9, 2014 5:32:08 AM

Reason I recommend the octo is for next gen games are going to be 8 cores but the i5 is a great processor for gaming I was bouncing between both of them and alphas right the ssd could be dropped and the 280 would make a bigger difference. Another one to consider is the fx-6300 is another one to consider.
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July 9, 2014 5:50:20 AM

jhaydon81 said:
Reason I recommend the octo is for next gen games are going to be 8 cores but the i5 is a great processor for gaming I was bouncing between both of them and alphas right the ssd could be dropped and the 280 would make a bigger difference. Another one to consider is the fx-6300 is another one to consider.


We don't know, and even then, the i5 has similar, if not better perf :) 
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July 9, 2014 5:57:18 AM

I just wouldn't go with an Amd Apu if he's getting a dedicated card
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July 9, 2014 10:36:33 AM

I think you will be a lot happier with that setup and you could always add the ssd later. As far as a case goes really depends what your looking for in looks and how much you want to spend cable management is important the one I ended up getting was the versa h23 and it's the only thing I would of changed on my build because I would like to add more fans and it only has space for 3.
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July 9, 2014 10:37:47 AM

Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed this is the case I will be buying I like the clean look of it and the price is really good
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July 9, 2014 7:44:35 PM

Good case, though it'll look better if you have a red/black colour scheme.
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July 11, 2014 7:13:53 AM

I went with all black components and white led fans so I think that case would look good on my build
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