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building my first gaming pc! are these okay?

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September 4, 2014 1:04:14 AM

mobo: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+
cpu: AMD FX-8320 Vishera 8-Core 3.5GHz
gpu: Sapphire R9-280X 3GB DDR5 Dual-X OC 384/BIT
memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB DDR3-1600 2x4GB
psu: Thermaltake Toughpower 550W 80+gold
storage: WD 1tb blue

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September 4, 2014 1:08:30 AM

What's your budget? I'll try to improve them but they are fine.
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September 4, 2014 1:15:03 AM

my budget is 800$ I live in the philippines where the pc parts price are 20-30$ higher compare to US
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September 4, 2014 1:30:15 AM

You missed out on a few important parts to the build. I also added in a CPU cooler in case you want to take the advantage of overclocking.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($148.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($116.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($263.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($82.84 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($19.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $852.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-04 04:29 EDT-0400
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September 4, 2014 1:34:39 AM

Joeteoh99 said:
You missed out on a few important parts to the build. I also added in a CPU cooler in case you want to take the advantage of overclocking.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($148.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($116.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($263.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($82.84 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($19.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $852.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-04 04:29 EDT-0400



thanks man!
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September 4, 2014 1:36:29 AM

allen johnson said:
Joeteoh99 said:
You missed out on a few important parts to the build. I also added in a CPU cooler in case you want to take the advantage of overclocking.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($148.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($116.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($263.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($82.84 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($19.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $852.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-04 04:29 EDT-0400



thanks man!


No worries.
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