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Started by Xenomania | | 1 answers
First gaming build
CPU: AMD FX 8320 ( I know about the 8350 but I need to save the £25 )

GPU: MSI R9 280 (non X)

PSU: Corsair builder series 600w

RAM: 2x4 GB G Skill

Case: Corsair 200r (already have 120mm case fans)

CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo

HDD: Western Digital 1TB ( SSD isn't a priority at the moment for me.

DVD: Basic liteon


Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

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October 13, 2014 11:32:59 PM

Seems good but 2 changes.

Get a different motherboard, the LE version of that one is second rate.

Get a different PSU. CX series are not very good.
Here is a tiered PSU list, stick to 500w+ units from tier1, tier2a or tier2b.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-su...

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