Budget gaming PC around FX6300

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I am trying to build a budget AMD gaming PC based on the following:

http://www.tomshardware.com/system-configuration-recommendation-55.html

My needs are primarily gaming and programming. The FX6300 more than takes care of the programming part, but I couldn't figure out some aspects for gaming:

* What's the best GPU pairing with stock FX6300? (I have R9 270x in mind)

* What's the best GPU pairing with an OC FX6300 using AMD stock cooling? (How much can I OC with the stock cooler?)

* Is the Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 motherboard safe? (Have heard some nasty rumors)

* Is the new Athlon X4 860K a good alternative to FX 6300?

Thanks in advance.
 
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1) A R9 270x would indeed make a good pair, you could even go for a 280x if you wanted to.
2) I wouldn't recommended overclocking with the stock cooler as it usually provides non-adequate cooling when you start to overclock. Something like a Hyper 212 CM Evo would do the trick.
3) The board itself is probably fine but overclocking on it wouldn't be a good idea since it doesn't have a heatsink on the VRMs and has a 4+1 power phase which isn't good for overclocking.
4) I'd go with the FX-6300
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1) A R9 270x would indeed make a good pair, you could even go for a 280x if you wanted to.
2) I wouldn't recommended overclocking with the stock cooler as it usually provides non-adequate cooling when you start to overclock. Something like a Hyper 212 CM Evo would do the trick.
3) The board itself is probably fine but overclocking on it wouldn't be a good idea since it doesn't have a heatsink on the VRMs and has a 4+1 power phase which isn't good for overclocking.
4) I'd go with the FX-6300
 
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Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax Atlas ATX-295WB ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $598.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-04 02:27 EDT-0400

If you plan to go hardcore on overclocking, you'll need a 990fx mobo, the mobo that i listed is only ok for light overclocking.
 
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Since the motherboard doesn't seem to be too good, can you guys recommend one - Generally which chipset / series should I base my motherboard on?

@mlga91 - Even the ASRock 970 Extreme is based on the 4 + 1 power phase. So I'm not sure how that's any better.
 
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990fx is the best. And not all power phases are created equal. So one 4+1 phase can be way better (or worse) than another.
 
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This ^ I suggested that one because you're on a budget, if you really want serious overclock, get a 990fx board, but it will cost more than a fx6300.

Edit: Just found this one, this will do a better job than the asrock mobo, but is a bit more expensive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128651&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
 
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Just an update - Here's the configuration I finally went for:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($42.94 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.45 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($188.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 311 (Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $579.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-07 03:54 EDT-0400


Note that I live in India, and lot of the parts where bought subjected to availability. I am worried about the motherboard and the gpu, but I don't think it's a bad set overall.
 
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