I am about to start on my first computer build. I have the case which is a Cougar Solution AF-1 and I also have some parts that I want to use out of my current computer to save money for now. The are a ECS GT9400 (Just until I decide to upgrade), DVD RW Drive, Seagate barracuda 1tb, and an x-power 585. I am a college student so I want to be able to run multiple documents and browser windows at the same time. I also want to be able to run iTunes and maybe do a small amount of photo editing. As far as gaming I only play Lol occasionally and maybe Gary's Mod every once and a while. I just want my computer to be fast. I have no interest in overclocking or doing anything special as of right now. I just want something reliable that will last me awhile. I am looking at the fx-6300 for a processor and I am having trouble figuring out what motherboard to get.
Need help picking components for computer build.
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plywrlw
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You might be better off with a Pentium or i3 for what you want to do. That power supply is pretty dreadful and will have to be replaced if you want a graphics card. Will you be overclocking the fx 6300?
This is a good option for the fx 6300. If you want to overclock though you'll need a better cooler like the hyper evo 212
I don't know if you need ram so I included it anyway
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.55 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $273.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-04 15:45 EDT-0400
Alternatively, give an i3 build some consideration
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.55 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $259.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-04 16:00 EDT-0400
This is a good option for the fx 6300. If you want to overclock though you'll need a better cooler like the hyper evo 212
I don't know if you need ram so I included it anyway
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.55 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $273.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-04 15:45 EDT-0400
Alternatively, give an i3 build some consideration
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.55 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $259.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-04 16:00 EDT-0400
plywrlw
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The fx 6300 has very inferior single threaded performance in comparison to the i3. The fx 6300 is also uses a much older chipset and consumes more power giving off a lot of heat.
The ram doesn't matter much especially if not overclocking. Just get the cheapest dual channel (2 sticks of 4 or 2 GB) ram at 1600mhz 1.5v
The ram doesn't matter much especially if not overclocking. Just get the cheapest dual channel (2 sticks of 4 or 2 GB) ram at 1600mhz 1.5v
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