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Get an FX series processor if you're getting dedicated graphics, and get 1600Mhz ram instead of the 2400Mhz, it'll save some money :)

 

EDIT: a new mobo would be needed with an AM3+ socket for the CPU I suggested

Specs: CPU: AMD FX 6300 Motherboard: Gigabyte 970A DS3P RAM: HyperX Fury 16GB 1866MHz GPU: MSI R9 270 OC edition Case: Sharkoon VS3-S SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB HDD: 1TB Caviar Blue PSU: Corsair CX500W

*If I say something that seems offensive, please don't take it seriously, it was most likely meant as a joke/sarcastically*

 

 

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Yeah, I have that CPU and it's good for that graphics card :)

Specs: CPU: AMD FX 6300 Motherboard: Gigabyte 970A DS3P RAM: HyperX Fury 16GB 1866MHz GPU: MSI R9 270 OC edition Case: Sharkoon VS3-S SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB HDD: 1TB Caviar Blue PSU: Corsair CX500W

*If I say something that seems offensive, please don't take it seriously, it was most likely meant as a joke/sarcastically*

 

 

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Bam, much faster.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($48.60 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $585.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 17:21 EDT-0400

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Bam, much faster.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Micro Center)

Motherboard: ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($48.60 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.84 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $585.88

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 17:21 EDT-0400

how? 280 in 600 build

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Bam, much faster.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Micro Center)

Motherboard: ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($48.60 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.84 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $585.88

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Would only step up on the PSU a bit, 430W will run it, but i'd feel more comfy spending $5 more and getting a 500W unit.

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I'm magical.

best i could get with out making any compromises in the build, i added a 970 chipset board

 
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($184.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $596.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 17:28 EDT-0400
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Would only step up on the PSU a bit, 430W will run it, but i'd feel more comfy spending $5 more and getting a 500W unit.

 

 

 

best i could get with out making any compromises in the build, i added a 970 chipset board

 
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($184.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $596.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 17:28 EDT-0400

 

And because of my post we get even better builds!

 

This is how it's supposed to happen guys, good job.

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