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[First Build] Need Some Advice on Parts- Ordering in 3 Days

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August 21, 2014 6:32:06 PM

Hello everyone,
I am ordering a my first custom PC in 3 days. I am looking for a build that is stable, can pull 60+ FPS on medium-max settings on most modern games @1600x900. I will also be using it for light graphics design, and just want a good stable running daily computer that could last me the next 4 years with minimum maintenance and upgrades.

Approximate Purchase Date:
3 Days

Budget Range:
$980CAD MAX Including Taxes without Rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Gaming, Editing, Daily Browsing, Regular Homework Use

Parts Not Required:
Will only be building a PC, no monitors, mice, keyboards or other peripherals.


Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
Buying all my parts from NCIX (Canada), and getting the machine built their for me.

Country:
Canada

Parts Preferences:
I really think AMD, provides the best budget parts from what I have seen. I just want something that is reliable, can take a decent workload, and give me the best bang for my buck.

Overclocking:
I would like the ability to overclock, and probably will at some point but will be running it at stock in the beginning.

SLI or Crossfire:
Not needed, but would be nice to have as an option.

Monitor Resolution:
Currently using a 1600x900, but will eventually upgrade to 1080.

Additional Comments:
I want performance, and workhorse reliability it gaming, graphics design, and general use for school. Good looks would be a huge bonus ;) !
I would like to know if the build that I have chosen is good, will last long, give decent performance. Are the parts I have chosen reliable, I am not too sure about the motherboard and PSU's reliability. Can I get better parts for the same price, or is the build I have right now good enough for me to place my order?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($141.23 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($118.63 @ NCIX)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($101.68 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.78 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($259.88 @ NCIX)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I ID ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.38 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.48 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($122.02 @ NCIX)
Other: NCIX Build and Test ($50.00)
Total: $977.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-21 21:31 EDT-0400


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August 21, 2014 7:23:03 PM

cpu go with the 6350 but a quad core is going to be more than enough for you so a 4300 or 4350 would be better as it is faster, if you're not going to sli/cross fire don't need a m/b with 2 16x pcie slots and can save some money for the faster processors or put the cost savings towards an SSD 128GB (just under $60 U.S.) and do your storage on a green/low power 1TB drive.
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August 21, 2014 7:43:39 PM

f-14 said:
cpu go with the 6350 but a quad core is going to be more than enough for you so a 4300 or 4350 would be better as it is faster, if you're not going to sli/cross fire don't need a m/b with 2 16x pcie slots and can save some money for the faster processors or put the cost savings towards an SSD 128GB (just under $60 U.S.) and do your storage on a green/low power 1TB drive.

Yeah but I can overclock the 6300 to easily match the quad-cores. Also would you happen to know any good motherboards that are cheaper, but still can do USB 3.0 and overclocking? :) 

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