$750 strict budget (including OS) Gaming PC

[Alwaysunarmed]

Well after a few days of researching and talking with people, this is what I've come up with:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2zmnO

My only concern is whether getting the FX-8320 8-core CPU over the FX-6300 6-core CPU is worth it or even a good idea. Could anyone shine some light on that for me?

 

[KillerGamer]

With a Monitor:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($47.49 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Sentey CS1-1398 PLUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Dell E2213H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($101.99 @ Staples)
Total: $750.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-11 02:39 EST-0500)

(Add a $15 CD/DVD Writer)

Without a Monitor:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($47.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($212.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Raidmax Helios ATX-819WB ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $707.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-11 02:42 EST-0500)

It's definitely worth getting an 8320 over a 6300.

 

[KillerGamer]

Add a GTX760 to the non-monitor build if you want an Nvidia build. Nvidia cards have better PhysX and are better in 3D rendering.

 

[nikoli707]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2zn89
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2zn89/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2zn89/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W 80+ Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $751.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-11 02:58 EST-0500)

 

[nikoli707]

if this is for gaming. an fx6300+gtx760 will game better than an fx8320+270x. get the highest tier gpu you can and definitely no less than an fx6300 cpu.

 

[Alwaysunarmed]

if this is for gaming. an fx6300+gtx760 will game better than an fx8320+270x. get the highest tier gpu you can and definitely no less than an fx6300 cpu.

Well I plan on upgrading this PC in the near future, which case I figured getting the higher end CPU would be good for future upgrades. Would the difference between the two cards make enough difference to be worth downgrading the CPU keeping in mind future upgrades?

 

[KillerGamer]

if this is for gaming. an fx6300+gtx760 will game better than an fx8320+270x. get the highest tier gpu you can and definitely no less than an fx6300 cpu.

Well I plan on upgrading this PC in the near future, which case I figured getting the higher end CPU would be good for future upgrades. Would the difference between the two cards make enough difference to be worth downgrading the CPU keeping in mind future upgrades?

Buy a 760 and an 8320. You aren't gonna buy new components every now and then, are you?

 

[MDXX]

Pretty sure amd's new architecture will not being coming to socket am3+

Dont quote me on this. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable can chime in on this with greater detail

 

[KillerGamer]

Pretty sure amd's new architecture will not being coming to socket am3+

Dont quote me on this. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable can chime in on this with greater detail

The upcoming Kaveri APU needs an FM2+ socket. If that's what you're trying to say.

 

[Alwaysunarmed]

if this is for gaming. an fx6300+gtx760 will game better than an fx8320+270x. get the highest tier gpu you can and definitely no less than an fx6300 cpu.

Well I plan on upgrading this PC in the near future, which case I figured getting the higher end CPU would be good for future upgrades. Would the difference between the two cards make enough difference to be worth downgrading the CPU keeping in mind future upgrades?

Buy a 760 and an 8320. You aren't gonna buy new components every now and then, are you?

I wasn't planning on randomly buying new components, more like in the next month or 6 weeks upgrading the GPU because I'll have a few more paychecks to mess with. But I appreciate the input anyway, I will take it into consideration.

 

[Alwaysunarmed]

Pretty sure amd's new architecture will not being coming to socket am3+

Dont quote me on this. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable can chime in on this with greater detail

The upcoming Kaveri APU needs an FM2+ socket. If that's what you're trying to say.

So essentially my CPU won't hold any newer GPUs in the near future?

 

[KillerGamer]

Pretty sure amd's new architecture will not being coming to socket am3+

Dont quote me on this. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable can chime in on this with greater detail

The upcoming Kaveri APU needs an FM2+ socket. If that's what you're trying to say.

So essentially my CPU won't hold any newer GPUs in the near future?

Why? No! Your CPU (Assuming you buy an 8320) is very good. Kaveri is AMD's upcoming APU (CPU+GPU) and has nothing to do with your build (Unless you plan to wait for it and buy it). If you wish to buy it, it is expected to retail at $200 and is going to have integrated graphics equivalent to an HD7770. You CPU is factory unlocked and due to that, I'd say you're good for 3-5 years.

 

[Alwaysunarmed]

Pretty sure amd's new architecture will not being coming to socket am3+

Dont quote me on this. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable can chime in on this with greater detail

The upcoming Kaveri APU needs an FM2+ socket. If that's what you're trying to say.

So essentially my CPU won't hold any newer GPUs in the near future?

Why? No! Your CPU (Assuming you buy an 8320) is very good. Kaveri is AMD's upcoming APU (CPU+GPU) and has nothing to do with your build (Unless you plan to wait for it and buy it). If you wish to buy it, it is expected to retail at $200 and is going to have integrated graphics equivalent to an HD7770. You CPU is factory unlocked and due to that, I'd say you're good for 3-5 years.

Haha alright you freaked me out there for a sec, I'm still a bit of a noob to a lot of this just have general knowledge. It's definitely good to know I'm good for 3-5 years because that's the exact time frame I was aiming for.

 

[KillerGamer]

Pretty sure amd's new architecture will not being coming to socket am3+

Dont quote me on this. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable can chime in on this with greater detail

The upcoming Kaveri APU needs an FM2+ socket. If that's what you're trying to say.

So essentially my CPU won't hold any newer GPUs in the near future?

Why? No! Your CPU (Assuming you buy an 8320) is very good. Kaveri is AMD's upcoming APU (CPU+GPU) and has nothing to do with your build (Unless you plan to wait for it and buy it). If you wish to buy it, it is expected to retail at $200 and is going to have integrated graphics equivalent to an HD7770. You CPU is factory unlocked and due to that, I'd say you're good for 3-5 years.

Haha alright you freaked me out there for a sec, I'm still a bit of a noob to a lot of this just have general knowledge. It's definitely good to know I'm good for 3-5 years because that's the exact time frame I was aiming for.

Haha... Make sure you learn overclocking! You won't be able to unleash the processor's true power without that