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Help! Trying to build a budget gaming rig for the first time. I am looking for value and reliability. What's wrong with this build? Weaknesses, obvious issues I missed, any improvements you can suggest?

1) CPU- AMD FX 6300 6 Core, black edition w/stock fan - $85
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009O7YORK/ref=twister_B00XOUCNH6?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

2) Mobo- ASRock- 3+ AMD - $75
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157688

3) RAM- 8gb DDR3 GSKILLS X Ripjaws - $60
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428&cm_re=8gb_ddr3-_-20-231-428-_-Product

4) Graphics- PNY GeForce GTX 950 - $90
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133625&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction-Components&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-Components-_-Video%20Card%20-%20Nvidia-_-PNY%20Technologies%20%20Inc.-_-14133625&cm_sp=&AID=11892368&PID=3962334&SID=

5) POWER Supply- EVGA 450W Bronze - $35
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2F84D87976&cm_re=450_watt_power_supply-_-17-438-082-_-Product

6) Memory- 1TB Seagate Firecuda hybrid sshd - $80
https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-FireCuda-Gaming-Solid-Hybrid/dp/B01IEKG484/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1500104896&sr=1-1&keywords=Firecuda+seagate+1tb

7) Case- Rosewill challenger ATX Mid - $50
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153&ignorebbr=1

Sorry about the links, thread did not like my hyperlinks
Any advice/opinions are appreciated : )

**Rough Price Roundup $475

 
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Chugalug_
Terrible list, AM3+ is very outdated and the PSU is awful.
Grab this, the G4560 is much stronger.
I do recommend saving up for a 1060 though, the gains are substantial, definitely worth it.
Save up $500 or a little more and stick in a 1060 3GB when prices go back to normal, since the Ethereum craze is dropping.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($78.89 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-B250-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @...
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The only downsides I see about the build are:

-FX/AM3+ is a dead end in terms of upgrading in the future. If you buy these, you have to buy a new motherboard and CPU in the future if you want to upgrade (A pain in the ass in 9/10 cases.)

-The FX-6300 isn't a real hex-core. It is a tri-core CPU with SMT. It should still work fine, though.

-I wouldn't usually recommend PSUs under $50, but that one should work.


Other than those, it looks pretty good for the price. ---Although, now looking at it closer, I'd recommend a GTX 770 over the 950 any day, I just got one for about $100 on ebay used. It kicks a 950's ass.
 
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Chugalug_

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Terrible list, AM3+ is very outdated and the PSU is awful.
Grab this, the G4560 is much stronger.
I do recommend saving up for a 1060 though, the gains are substantial, definitely worth it.
Save up $500 or a little more and stick in a 1060 3GB when prices go back to normal, since the Ethereum craze is dropping.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($78.89 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-B250-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SC GAMING ACX 2.0 Video Card ($154.77 @ OutletPC)
Case: HEC - Voyager ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $449.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-15 06:40 EDT-0400
 
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