1080p gaming-coding build

[dan08]

Hi everyone,

I'm planing to build a pc for gaming and coding, priority will be gaming but also plan to run python code and some database servers (just for fun). What i want for this machine is:

• Capable to play at 1080p, at least high quality on recent games.
  
• I will be doing some parallel processing with python and database servers at the same time, so a multicore CPU  would be nice, OpenCL will be too, but not necessary.
  
• Moderate overclocking is a must.
  

I picked these parts http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qGtZXL but probably i went disproportionate on hardware, so any advice to save some bucks are welcome.

Thanks

[Shd0w2]

Change to a 290 if you can.

[Rheinwasser]

get the 990fxa-ud3.

get cheaper memory.

get an ssd instead.

get a cheaper case i suggest.

get a newer psu, rm550.

[Guest]

Swap the psu to this instead.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone650m

 

Swap the cpu to the 8320 and just overclock it yourself.

 

Also I would suggest an aftermarket cooler such as the Coolermaster Hyper Evo 212. The stock AMD one is pretty noisy.

[Guest]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($144.98 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($88.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($269.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: BitFenix Ronin ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard 

Total: $867.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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