Building Custom Gaming PC

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Hi, I'm planning to make a low-budget gaming PC. I would like some feedback from the community about how to go about the process, my parts, and everything else I would need to know - as I am a first time builder.
I came across this page describing a lot about different parts and builds, which is nice, but I am still a bit unsure. I am looking at the $400 build listed, and I was curious about what others would think, and if they had any advice (what parts would be better, what parts are compatible or not compatible, what parts are overly outdated, etc.).
I would very much like some help, as I am inexperienced, and while I do know a small amount about computers, I'm still quite a bit in the fog here. Thank you guys, and I do realize I must seem like a complete (for lack of a better word) 'noob' - but I do thank any help that comes my way :D
 
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As long as you don't care much about playing new games, the cheaper FX-6300 build is OK, but you may...
What are you expecting the system to play and at what settings? Anything under about $500 (not counting accessories like keyboard/mouse/monitor or operating system) will be running newer games on low or maybe medium with lower FPS at 1080 resolution. A $400 system will handle games like Diablo 3, LOL, CSGO at good speeds, but not things like Witcher 3, Far Cry 4, etc...

I would not use the FX-6300 for a budget setup, use an Intel i3 or wait till the new AMD CPUs are out.
 

justsomeguy123

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I mostly play LoL honestly, but I do intend to get into other games, maybe Garry's mod, or just a tad more variety. Nothing too much like Witcher 3.
 


As long as you don't care much about playing new games, the cheaper FX-6300 build is OK, but you may want to wait for the new AMD chips to come out, or spend a bit more on an intel Core i3 and be able to play newer and future games. Otherwise you will just be spending money twice to upgrade again if you want to play a more demanding game. Spending $600 once is better than $400 then tossing out half the parts in a year and spending another $600.

There are many parts suggestions in the systems forum section http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum-31.html
 
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