AMD build for gaming thoughts

vaderkeith

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I already have the components for this gaming pc, but I'd like some thoughts on it. I prefer AMD and want to play in 1080p with high settings but I may go to higher resolutions in the future. I wanted to upgrade from a prefab cyberpower pc and have something more suitable for gaming. I also plan on slight over clocking because the fx 8350 I'm using is a black edition.
Here's the build:pCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MJcNVn Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MJcNVn/by_merchant/
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Micro Center) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Mwave) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($101.98 @ Newegg) Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC) Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz) Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I ID ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Micro Center) Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.75 @ OutletPC) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.75 @ OutletPC) Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($131.99 @ SuperBiiz) Total: $1170.89
Please comment or let me know what you think.
 
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Looks like a pretty solid build if you're wanting to go down the AMD route. Only thing I would say is to get your self a SSD if you can stretch to it as it will improve loading and running speeds a fair amount even if you only get a small one to run your OS on :)

abaday789

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Looks like a pretty solid build if you're wanting to go down the AMD route. Only thing I would say is to get your self a SSD if you can stretch to it as it will improve loading and running speeds a fair amount even if you only get a small one to run your OS on :)
 
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He already has the parts , and the bottomline is that an intel build will not game better in the the more demanding games of 2015