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Everything was ok except the power supply and you are missing a computer case...

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($209.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus...
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JQB45

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Everything was ok except the power supply and you are missing a computer case...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($209.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $667.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-15 04:45 EDT-0400
 
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JQB45

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For a little more you can get a much better Intel i5 based system. Remember you still need to choose a case if you don't already have one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Superclocked Video Card ($215.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $735.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-15 04:59 EDT-0400
 
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Hi I really hope ypu can get 50$ more.. I've changed your CPU to a 8 core FX 8320 + a much better GPU = the XFX Radeon R9 280X, added a small technical comparison as well:
http://www.hwcompare.com/18417/geforce-gtx-960-vs-radeon-r9-280x/


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin ECO2 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $657.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-15 05:06 EDT-0400
 
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JQB45

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If you are going to post benchmarks at least get them from a site that actually runs benchmarks... hwcompare.com are crap.

The R9-380 or R9-280X is an acceptable alternative to the NVidia GTX 960 as the two cards are neck in neck in performance with the NVidia GTX 960 winning out if you're concerned with power consumption and heat as well.

With that said the R9-380/280X are a little better at 1440p resolution.

 
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Hi, it is well known that hwcompare benchmarks are nothing like real life performance, but I keep posting it at least for the technical info on the bottom only. The more important thing is that the AMD cards are cheaper.. and its great when on a budget..
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 2GB PCS+ Video Card ($153.98 @ Newegg)
 
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