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First Pc Build,Please review and help
Hello,This is my first PC build and I would like an opinion on it.I'm trying to keep the build around $700.(Mainly for Gaming).I would like to know if everything looks alright or anything that I would need to change.FYI I live in the US.Here is my PC build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2N9wCJ

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October 13, 2014 12:28:54 AM

Hi and welcome.

Most of your build is fine.
Changing the PSU is important though.

Motherboard and CPU cooler can also be a bit better, but this isn't really a must.
Can go a bit cheaper on the RAM.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $716.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 03:28 EDT-0400


You may want to consider Windows 8 as well, Windows 8 users may get a free upgrade to Windows 10.

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