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Started by edhoward15 | | 3 answers
Help with parts for first gaming build
Im looking to get into PC gaming and one game that has really peaked my interest is dayz. So I have started trying to plan a budget gaming build. Ive already ordered an AMD FX6300 proccessor and a Sapphire Vapor-X R9 270x. Im still on the fence over what mobo to get but the one I have in mind is the Asrock 980de3/ U3s3 which is only $65. I originally was going to get the Gigabyte ga970ud3 but is about $30ish more and Im really trying to pinch pennies. My questions are, with the parts Ive already ordered, will this mobo be a good choice and if not could someone please give some other choices? Also any advice as to what brand and wattage power supply to get as well as what memory (looking 8gigs), case, etc to get on the cheap to finish up my build would be awesome.
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October 14, 2014 6:36:42 PM

Just realized I posted the wrong speed of ram, I would get a 1600 mhz stick instead. Sorry! ;-;
October 14, 2014 4:17:38 PM

Excellent! Thank you sir!

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October 14, 2014 6:43:14 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($0.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($109.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Vapor-X Video Card ($0.00)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $438.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-14 09:42 EDT-0400

Here, I included the parts you bought, but this is what I would recommend for you :) 

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