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August 5, 2014 9:53:13 PM

Hello all, I'm putting together my first gaming rig and after spending a few weeks researching and relearning components I've cobbled together a build and I'm looking for some advice. My budget is about $800-900, I am going to be putting it together it myself, and I play mostly MMOs and the occasional MOBA (though this might be because I have never had a comp that could really play any of the newer games).

I'm mostly looking for advice on the motherboard and PSU as it seems that no matter how long I research the things I never really come to understand them lol.

My build so far:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TrueLunchbox/saved/7ymFf7


CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core $174.98
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid $74.99
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ $73.98
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 $79.99
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $52.91
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation $299.99
Case: Inwin GT1 Black ATX Mid Tower $59.99
Power Supply: Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V $74.99
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $16.99
Total: $908.81

I have been flipping back and forth between getting the 8350 or the 8320. I am trying to go for a computer that will have me set for a few years before I can upgrade, and that might be okay with a little OC if I want to.

I have also gotten a few fans already in preparation for the build.

Thanks everyone!

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August 5, 2014 9:55:54 PM

looks good, solid build
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