$800 gaming PC build. Advice appreciated

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randomname1

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I am looking to build a pc for around $800. I mostly play DOTA 2 and I am hoping to run it at 60 fps at maxed settings if possible. I put together a quick build on pcpartpicker and would appreciate some advice on it.


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M6kFVn
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M6kFVn/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($97.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($15.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($95.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($69.79 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($309.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($101.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $818.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-08 12:34 EST-0500
 
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maurelie

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Hi,

The R9 390+ FX 6300+ CX 500= lethal combination

Meaning the CX 500 is the entry line of Corsair PSUs, using low quality capacitors and not to mention that the combination of R9 390 and FX 6300 will need better quality PSU and well over 550w.
I would personally choose R9 380 4GB and better PSU, so in the future you will not have to change the PSU if you will be upgrading the GPU.
Plus not to mention that the FX 6300 will struggle with the R9 390. You will need to overclock the FX 6300 to eliminate any bottlenecks produced form the R9 390
 
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DonkeyOatie

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Some changes to make it better, but still able to overclock your CPU well, at only very modest cost increase.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($97.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($15.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($309.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master N300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($101.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $829.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-08 12:58 EST-0500

I'd prefer a better CPU cooler too.

Cheaper motherboard that will run your parts and overclock the FX6300 well.
SSD + HDD
Better PSU that will do the business. You need 700W+ for efficient use of PSU. 474W on 500W, and 500W of CX500 at that, is a recipe for disaster.
Cheaper case with fans.
 
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So I took the build you sent me and changed it around a bit. I changed the cpu cooler like you said to a better one and i changed the SSD + HDD to a hybrid drive. I was wondering if this cpu cooler will be good or if i choose a better one and also if having a hybrid drive instead of both an SSD and an HDD will be significantly worse. Thank you for your help :D. Also how well do you think it will run games? And is there anything else I should change?

Here is the build after I did those changes:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($97.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($69.79 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($309.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master N300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($101.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $798.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-08 15:37 EST-0500
 
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So will sticking with the same cpu but changing to a more powerful psu be ok? Or do I need to change both out in order to get good use out of the GPU. Also, I am not planning on upgrading the GPU.
 
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Dark Lord of Tech

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB Nitro Video Card ($198.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $792.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-08 16:29 EST-0500
 
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DonkeyOatie

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Look at what SR-71 has suggested. It is a better balanced, more modern system, although the GPU us a bit worse.

Your system requires a more powerful PSU and a higher-performance one too for long term safety. Your GPU is a bit powerful for that CPU. It is a decent budget CPU, but some games will be limited by the CPU.

The SSD/ HDD combination is more flexible and faster. (but more expensive).

This is a 'cheaper' Haswell build that preserves your GPU. You will add a SSD as soon as you can afford it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($172.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.85 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($309.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master N300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($101.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $850.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-08 17:04 EST-0500

If you must trim the budget further, you will have to make savings with the GPU or by walking into MicroCenter and buying some things at their in-store special prices. (Or finding open-box or refurbished parts)

SR-71 has suggested a modern Skylake Intel system which will generally game better.

 
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So overall which build is more powerful, the one you just sent or the one that SR-71 sent? Also thank you for both of you for your help :D.
 
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Dark Lord of Tech

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($180.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card ($298.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $853.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-08 17:38 EST-0500
 
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