First custom build PC budget under $600

Napcrisis · Jan 1, 2015

I'm building my first gaming PC. Is there any compatibility/bottleneck problems with the below configuration?
I am only fixed on having SSD and a fancier looking Case =X.

**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $109.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a97ler20) | $71.98 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-2000 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz4gx3m2a2000c10) | $64.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e120bam) | $95.98 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/powercolor-video-card-axr92702gbd5tdheoc) | $131.98 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-300rwindowed) | $64.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx430) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe) | $13.99 @ Newegg

_Epix_ · Jan 1, 2015

Your build is fine and won't bottleneck but to save some money, the Samsung 840 EVO is still very good and cheaper, and also maybe get Kingston RAM, cause Corsair Vengeance ram is abit more expensive.

Napcrisis · Jan 1, 2015

okay! thanks _Epix_

Nacho Marco Segui · Jan 1, 2015

I think you shouldnt get a SSD.With that 90 dolars,you could get the r9 280x,and thats a huge step fomr the 270

Napcrisis · Jan 1, 2015

btw, if i want to overclock the my CPU, do I have to get another fan? I dun actually know how many fans i need for the casing either

alexoiu · Jan 1, 2015

Don't underestimate the need of a reliable power supply. The one you've selected does not match the system.
Plan 60-70 $ for it.
A CPU cooler to replace the stock one would be good also.

_Epix_ · Jan 1, 2015

If you want to OC, I suggest getting an aftermarket cooler, a Cooler Master 212 EVO is a good cooler for the money

Napcrisis · Jan 1, 2015

oh and do I need to include a sound card?

Napcrisis · Jan 1, 2015

@Nacho Marco Segui
but the r9 280x looks like it cost at least $200 from pcpartpicker

Napcrisis · Jan 1, 2015

Okay here is the revised pc part list. Hope this works!!!

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sFpvvK
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sFpvvK/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($96.69 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($70.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $619.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-01 10:20 EST-0500

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