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TaylorNotThatSwift

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Other: Search for Cheaper Graphics Card, Power Supply, etc!
Total: $515.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-02 12:49 EST-0500

I wanted to do a video editing and gaming PC around $500 and the above is just that. However, I wanted to check with the forums and make sure that everything is compatible. My mobo is an ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0, and PCPartPicker says that the motherboard may need a BIOS update to use the FX-8320. Is this true, though? As well, do I need an aftermarket cooler? I didn't plan on overclocking but I've heard that these 8-core monsters produce a lot of heat and noise on the stock cooler. If I do need one, do you think a Hyper 212 Evo would work? Thanks.
 
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Yes depending on the BIOS version the board ships with you might need to update it Asus has a good way of doing this Easy Flash 2 if needed.
I would up the power supply a bit that model of the EVGA is not very good, and upping it would allow for a better video card in the future.
For the video editing keep the FX 8320!
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if you're only using the 750ti then dont use an 8320, go to an 6300 or maybe even a 4 core, 750ti is not fast enouh to be bottlenecked by cheaper FX series procesors. I would recommend a 6300 for any build under 1k, and for you at only 500 just go with a 4 core
 
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Yes depending on the BIOS version the board ships with you might need to update it Asus has a good way of doing this Easy Flash 2 if needed.
I would up the power supply a bit that model of the EVGA is not very good, and upping it would allow for a better video card in the future.
For the video editing keep the FX 8320!
 
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I also plan on using this PC for video editing.
 
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PCPartPicker has already given you the compatible parts, but about the CPU i think you should get an aftermarket cooler because AMD processors are known as they produce a lot of heat and Cooler master Hyper 212 EVO is a perfect choice from the price and the quality
 
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This is another option: Good budget-friendly motherboard and psu; stronger gpu; lower tdp cpu; 2x4GB RAM:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Team Zeus Yellow 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 600W ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Search for Cheaper Graphics Card, Power Supply, etc!
Total: $506.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-02 13:14 EST-0500
 
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Is this PSU any good? It's not 80+ and I don't trust that low price tag.
 
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This is a regular tier 3 budget $45 psu. Its good enough for a budget no-overclocking build like that and it is just $20 @newegg right now.

There are better PSUs in $40-$50 range for sure. For instance:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $44.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-02 16:58 EST-0500
 
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