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Hello All,
As my christmas present to myself this year, I plan on building a gaming and video/photo-editing PC. I have a rough idea of what I want, but also a few questions I would like to have answered. Without further ado, my parts list:
[Link to PCPartPicker, which I am using : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rEdK]
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($96.42 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($78.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master eXtreme Power 550W ATX12V Power Supply ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ Outlet PC)
Other: Rosewill RCR-IC001 ($15.00)
Other: Rosewill RFA-120-K 120mm Case Fan [X3] ($15.00)
Total: $680.23
Now, my questions
First and foremost, if you see something that doesn't look like it's going to fly with this build, please say so 
Now on to the more specific questions:
1.) PCPartPicker has picked various sites for me to use, based on the cheapest price, sometimes by 5 cents and other times by $10. I have heard amazing things about NewEgg's RMA policy, and am wondering if you guys have ideas on whether to go for all NewEgg, or whether to get some from Amazon and NCIX where the part(s) are considerably cheaper. The FX 8350, for example, is 40 bucks cheaper at NCIX.
2.) I have chosen to go with an AMD 8 core processor, as AMD says they will be using AM3+ for at least a few more generations, and I would prefer decent future-proofing. I am on the line, however, between getting an 8350 or getting a 8320 and the Hyper 212 cooler and OC'ing. Are they the same chip, with one simply set at a higher clock?
3.) If I end up going with the Hyper 212, people say it's huge, and covering some RAM slots (in some cases), and often just barley clears the side of their case. Do you guys think it will fit? Should I just go with the 8350?
4.) I need a display - I'm pretty much thinking larget size : cost ratio. Objections?
5.) I plan on using this system for moderate gaming, such as LoL, but not anything like MW3 anytime soon. Is the 7750 a good enough GPU? I'd prefer not to go crazy, as I already have to find a way to shave 50 bucks off this build (Ideally).
6.) Is a 32GB SSD a large enough boot drive? I'm kind of short on money, as I said above. Should I just stick with the 64?
7.) Last but not least, I'm thinking I will wait until around the 15th to get this - Is that smart? Should I just start getting stuff now?
My Apologies for the long post, but I am a complete n00b to this stuff, and I would prefer to have as few surprises as possible while building this - Kinda like going to the dentist.
Thanks in advance, have a good Christmas/Hanukkah/whatever you celebrate, and cheers!
∞∆
As my christmas present to myself this year, I plan on building a gaming and video/photo-editing PC. I have a rough idea of what I want, but also a few questions I would like to have answered. Without further ado, my parts list:
[Link to PCPartPicker, which I am using : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rEdK]
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($96.42 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($78.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master eXtreme Power 550W ATX12V Power Supply ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ Outlet PC)
Other: Rosewill RCR-IC001 ($15.00)
Other: Rosewill RFA-120-K 120mm Case Fan [X3] ($15.00)
Total: $680.23
Now, my questions
First and foremost, if you see something that doesn't look like it's going to fly with this build, please say so
Now on to the more specific questions:
1.) PCPartPicker has picked various sites for me to use, based on the cheapest price, sometimes by 5 cents and other times by $10. I have heard amazing things about NewEgg's RMA policy, and am wondering if you guys have ideas on whether to go for all NewEgg, or whether to get some from Amazon and NCIX where the part(s) are considerably cheaper. The FX 8350, for example, is 40 bucks cheaper at NCIX.
2.) I have chosen to go with an AMD 8 core processor, as AMD says they will be using AM3+ for at least a few more generations, and I would prefer decent future-proofing. I am on the line, however, between getting an 8350 or getting a 8320 and the Hyper 212 cooler and OC'ing. Are they the same chip, with one simply set at a higher clock?
3.) If I end up going with the Hyper 212, people say it's huge, and covering some RAM slots (in some cases), and often just barley clears the side of their case. Do you guys think it will fit? Should I just go with the 8350?
4.) I need a display - I'm pretty much thinking larget size : cost ratio. Objections?
5.) I plan on using this system for moderate gaming, such as LoL, but not anything like MW3 anytime soon. Is the 7750 a good enough GPU? I'd prefer not to go crazy, as I already have to find a way to shave 50 bucks off this build (Ideally).
6.) Is a 32GB SSD a large enough boot drive? I'm kind of short on money, as I said above. Should I just stick with the 64?
7.) Last but not least, I'm thinking I will wait until around the 15th to get this - Is that smart? Should I just start getting stuff now?
My Apologies for the long post, but I am a complete n00b to this stuff, and I would prefer to have as few surprises as possible while building this - Kinda like going to the dentist.
Thanks in advance, have a good Christmas/Hanukkah/whatever you celebrate, and cheers!
∞∆
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