Best combination under $300

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Bryze

Bryze

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Hi, I was planing to buy a new motherboard and processor for gaming. My budget is $300. Please suggest me best combination of mobo and processor for gaming under $300.
 
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Eduello


It's good, but the Xeon E3-1230V3 is better unless you overclock the FX-8350. So it really depends on whether you want to overclock or not.
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Eduello

Eduello

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Do you want to overclock?

If not:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.90 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $302.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

If yes:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($127.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $298.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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Eduello

Eduello

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It's good, but the Xeon E3-1230V3 is better unless you overclock the FX-8350. So it really depends on whether you want to overclock or not.
 
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LucoTF

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Dat xeon...

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