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Hello Everyone. I am planning to upgrade my computer in a few days. I have decided the CPU and GPU of the machine. I would like to know about the best motherboard, cooler for the new rig which will allow maximum and most efficient use for the computer. I am planning to use it as a gaming desktop with emphasis on playing ultra in all the games. My monitor's native resolution is
1366*768.The following components are needed:
1. Motherboard: With lots of expansion slots, good overclocking facility and future proof, at least 3 years and within Rs.10000 (India) or 162 usd.
2. PSU which will run the mentioned GPU and CPU efficiently under load.
3. Cooler which will keep the components cool.
4. Cabinet

My GPU is ZOTAC GTX 970 4gb edition.(http://www.flipkart.com/zotac-nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-4-gb-gddr5-graphics-card/p/itme2w4hn4mn28ev?pid=GRCEY7N4BUVSVJZN&srno=b_1&ref=ddd0b70b-9721-4929-8ca3-3a6ba30182d1)

My CPU is AMD FX 8350.(http://www.flipkart.com/amd-fx-8350-processor-black/p/itmdfv4fffknf29s?q=AMD+FX+8350+AMD+FX+Processor+Black+Edition&as=on&as-show=on&otracker=start&as-pos=p_1_fx+8350&pid=PSRDFV4DFPRBTSWY)

Any change in the GPU or CPU will be appreciated if better alternatives are present and within my
budget. My budget for processor is 322 usd or Rs.20000.
Any suggestions if it comes from the above sites will be from the sites below:
1.Flipkart.com
2.Snapdeal.com
3.Amazon.in
4.Ebay.in
 
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The biggest differences between motherboards are,i think,audiochip and internet chip.The "Pro" also has "only" one pcie slot,but the second one on the "Killer" only runs at x4 so not optimal for crossfire and supports also only crossfire because of that.Forgot this,the "Killer" has also an m.2 slot for a different kind of ssd to put into that (maybe something to consider for the future?).
There are also some minor differences like connectors in the back i/o and the amount of fan headers and such.

In my personal opinion is the cs not that bad,but for the same amount would i rather pick this one...
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Would go intel for gaming.Like the next,
cpu: http://www.flipkart.com/intel-3-3-ghz-lga-1150-i5-4590-bx80646i54590-processor/p/itmefbqmkfuadavz?pid=PSREFBQMTHHHXN6J&srno=b_4&ref=36aab714-bdf0-403b-8ab8-24b8093ae1b7
or
http://www.flipkart.com/intel-3-2-ghz-lga-1150-i5-4460-bx80646i54460-processor/p/itmefbqmfr7n6her?pid=PSREFBQM8V7GVCGX&srno=b_3&ref=36aab714-bdf0-403b-8ab8-24b8093ae1b7

mobo: http://www.flipkart.com/asrock-h97-pro4-motherboard/p/itme4hzq9ywzrahd?pid=MBDE4HZQMAYPPUCX&srno=b_1&ref=51d0fdea-43b0-4af7-8476-4a8f16ebaa73
or
http://www.flipkart.com/asrock-h97-killer-motherboard/p/itme4hzqky3skymh?pid=MBDE4HZQSZTSHHAX&srno=b_5&ref=51d0fdea-43b0-4af7-8476-4a8f16ebaa73
no sli with these nor overclocking,but really not necessary or you must really want that.

This gpu would save a bit of money,
http://www.flipkart.com/msi-nvidia-gtx-970-4gd5t-oc-4-gb-gddr5-graphics-card/p/itme2v2zvndunc42?pid=GRCE2V2ZQGJXNVU3&srno=b_32&ref=cef0b261-16fe-4c7c-b93b-427e0a9486ff

A decent cooler if you want that,
http://www.flipkart.com/deepcool-gammaxx-s40-cooler/p/itmdh22yg45vkzee?pid=COLDH22WRRZY7ZWU&srno=b_17&ref=a8aa30c4-646a-4abf-9765-42d717eff40f
or this one already better than stock,
http://www.flipkart.com/deepcool-gammaxx-300-cooler/p/itmdh22yfu6nm6mc?pid=COLDH22W6ZUWBC5D&srno=b_14&ref=5bf151c8-af54-4da8-a14d-d9c8259ad1db

Don't know what you want and can spend on a case,from another topic where i linked some suggestions,
http://www.snapdeal.com/product/xigmatek-alfar-w-mid-tower/699296864#bcrumbLabelId:56
http://www.snapdeal.com/product/cooler-master-k281-plus-cabinet/1427951#bcrumbLabelId:56
http://www.snapdeal.com/product/antec-x1t-gaming-cabinet-with/485125572#bcrumbLabelId:56
http://www.amazon.in/Corsair-Carbide-200R-Compact-Cabinet/dp/B00BZRLCI6/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1424612903&sr=8-26&keywords=cabinets

A decent psu,
http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-s12ii-520-watts-psu/p/itmd5xz5hzvzt9cx?pid=PSUD5XZ4KFH65H9E&srno=b_21&ref=8c3b6b22-f4b6-4ff8-8b8a-3249e186a8f9
or
http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-ss-520gm-520-watts-psu/p/itmdqgqzv6fd3ffc?pid=PSUDQGQYDH54WEFY&srno=b_28&ref=8c3b6b22-f4b6-4ff8-8b8a-3249e186a8f9
or
http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-s12g-550-550-watts-psu/p/itmduvefhzc9pauk?pid=PSUDUVEFT48QHPTH&srno=b_31&ref=8c3b6b22-f4b6-4ff8-8b8a-3249e186a8f9
for each are higher wattage options to be found

Decent ram,
http://www.flipkart.com/g-skill-sniper-ddr3-8-gb-2-x-4-gb-pc-dram-f3-12800cl9d-8gbsr/p/itmd2rysgnzymxvq?pid=RAMD2RYRXMDFERF6&srno=b_18&ref=4496560c-dd00-4f78-af63-3884df59264e
or
http://www.flipkart.com/g-skill-ripjawsx-ddr3-8-gb-2-x-4-gb-pc-dram-f3-12800cl9d-8gbxl/p/itmd2rysqgrmywpa?pid=RAMD2RYRAZDXEMNE&srno=b_17&ref=4496560c-dd00-4f78-af63-3884df59264e
 
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What's the difference in the motherboard. Both I think are more or less the same.
In case of the cooler, do I really need a cooler ot it can be avoided.
In case of the PSU, should I go for the 550 watt one or go for more than 600.

I have selected one.(http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-cs650m-650-watts-psu/p/itmdtpeh3uy9gaqz?pid=PSUDTPEGFPFUTVHT&srno=b_6&ref=de414941-64c5-4054-a39e-069d91837fc5)
 
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The biggest differences between motherboards are,i think,audiochip and internet chip.The "Pro" also has "only" one pcie slot,but the second one on the "Killer" only runs at x4 so not optimal for crossfire and supports also only crossfire because of that.Forgot this,the "Killer" has also an m.2 slot for a different kind of ssd to put into that (maybe something to consider for the future?).
There are also some minor differences like connectors in the back i/o and the amount of fan headers and such.

In my personal opinion is the cs not that bad,but for the same amount would i rather pick this one,
http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-m12ii-620-bronze-evo-620-watts-psu/p/itmdxyehhsqhegjh?pid=PSUDXYEHHAZSV8ZF&srno=b_32&ref=8b7b9e99-6a2d-40d5-92a2-204c9e1080f5
and don't worry to much about the "gold" vs "bronze" rating,there's only a few percentage difference between the two efficiency's.Quality is more important and the seasonic is the better choice.

Cooler can be avoided,the stock should do good enough,but you live in a warm/hot country from what i can imagine and i would at least pick a bit better one.The Gammaxx would already be fine,but do alot better than the stock one.
 
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