Check out my completed $800 AMD build.

[StarTrek2013]

The Red Crusher: http://pcpartpicker.com/b/Kco

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($116.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.06 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($173.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: HP 447328-B21 DVD/CD Writer ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $844.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-28 20:21 EST-0500)

Hope you like it.

 

[StarTrek2013]

Like it?

 

[FractalDesignCore]

Looks great. Ive seen you on other posts helping fellow builders out.

 

[Outlander_04]

I would only use a 990FX chipset motherboard if I was definitely going to SLI at some time

Other than that save 30 -$40 and use a board with a 970 chipset

 

[StarTrek2013]

The 990fx are better for overclocking aswell as being better for SLI and crossfire.

 

[Outlander_04]

The 990fx are better for overclocking aswell as being better for SLI and crossfire.

The 990fx is an identical piece of silicon to the 970 , and to the 990x .
The difference in number of pci-e lanes is down to binning and licensing .

Performance is identical , if the set up is identical . In practical terms that means changing the nb speed of the 970 up by 200 Hz . Way too easy .

But yes if you want SLI or crossfire you use a 990X or FX

 

[StarTrek2013]

I got a great deal for my 650 TI boost 2gb from Best Buy. It was $163.

 

[MDXX]

I was looking at that mobo for my build also. But my god its ugly! I went with the m5a97 r2.0

 

[StarTrek2013]

My mobo is awesome. I looked at that Asus mobo but this one was much better.

 

[Outlander_04]

The ASUS has digital voltage control , much bigger heatsinks and a better BIOS . It should overclock better and its definitely a better made and heavier constructed board

But the asrock is Ok