Building New Computer for Streaming and Gaming

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ajcraig81

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I am building a new computer to Stream on Twitch. This is my first ever computer build. Any and all feedback is appreciated


Approximate Purchase Date: Within the Next Two Weeks 9/27/14

Budget Range: 500-700 $

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Twitch Streaming, Gaming, Web Development Programming,

Parts Not Required: Monitor,

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, Newegg

Country: USA

Parts Preferences:
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gmNzpg) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gmNzpg/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $109.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-970extreme3r20) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmx8gx3m2a1600c9) | $72.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $54.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon R7 260X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr726xwf22gdrev2) | $109.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-case-galaxy03) | $29.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg750m) | $114.98 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $102.98 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $655.90
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-13 00:23 EDT-0400 |


Overclocking: No, Maybe I don’t really feel super confident in Overclocking anything

SLI or Crossfire: Yes in the future would buying One card to start and second one later

Monitor Resolution: 1600x900 and 1440x900


Additional Comments: Will also be Purchasing a keyboard and webcam. I plan on upgrading in the future adding additional memory and graphics card. I am using wireless internet currently.


 
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i7Baby

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That looks OK. You could also try -


CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($54.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($91.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($85.84 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 311 (Silver) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $600.42
 
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okcnaline

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Nah, here's something better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $625.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-13 00:55 EDT-0400
 
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Do you have a reason... like would it be better for gaming... is better for streaming? Just throwing different build up isn't super helpful without a reason. Thanks for you reply!
 
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I have a question for you why is it better? will it be better at streaming and gaming ? or what?
 
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It has 4 cores, the RAM is cheaper but doesn't compromise on speed. The selling point here is the i5 compared to 2 cores with no extra threads. Otherwise, we're pretty much identical.
 
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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NkJgZL

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NkJgZL) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NkJgZL/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8320frhkbox) | $139.99 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $28.66 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970ads3p) | $77.65 @ OutletPC
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8gbsr) | $76.50 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ears) | $69.00 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-r9270dc2oc2gd5) | $149.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-case-galaxy03) | $29.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620m) | $68.78 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas12414) | $12.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $87.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $741.53
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-13 01:30 EDT-0400 |

Here is my list for it. What this does is offer you a 8 core chip to better stream. Offers a better video card and quicker/faster RAM. This would be a more solid gaming machine than the others offered.
 
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It's drinkingcola's idea. Thank him. But here it is:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $620.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-13 01:52 EDT-0400
 
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[Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard]

I have to mention this about that motherboard. I have 3 RAM sticks. Rated for 1600 MHz. Same brand, same timings, same everything. I could not get them to run at that speed. I had to downclock to 1333MHz.
Then I bought an Asus Sabertooth 990FX mobo. Now I'm running all three at 1866 MHz...
The recommended minimum for an FX-8xxx is a motherboard with 990X or 990FX chipset (can't remember which).
 
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ajcraig81

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($106.02 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($16.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 260X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Linksys WMP600N 802.11a/b/g/n PCI Wi-Fi Adapter ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Webcam ($67.99)
Total: $738.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-19 23:25 EDT-0400

This where I am leaning towards building now.
 
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