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Hello, so I am saving up money ATM for my first real gaming PC build. I have a build pre planned that is fairly good and I will list the parts later. But I wanted some other peoples ideas and input. My budget is 1k or $1,000. I would prefer it to be an AMD build but hey, surprise me. I would like to be able to run BF3 (or AAA titles) with 40-50 fps. I do not need a mouse, keyboard, OS, monitor, or PSU in this build. (I already have them) Here is what I have planned but feel totally free to just give me a build with none of the same parts. P.S. Using Newegg.com to build and buy. Parts list below.

-Case: Corsair 200r

-Motherboard: Gigabyte 990 FXA

-Graphics Card: Sapphire Radeon 7950

-Processor: AMD Vishera 8350

-CPU Fan: 212 Evo

-SSD: Samsung 840 128 GB

-HDD: 500 GB WD Blue

-RAM: 2x4 8 GB 1600-1866 RAM

-PSU: 900W

-Monitor: 21.5" LED Samsung

-Mouse: Razer Naga Molten Edition

-Keyboard: Logitech Solar Ultra Flat Keyboard

If I forgot any parts tell me and I will add them :) Until then please make me whatever build you can for my first gaming rig! Thanks!

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Woah there buddy! 900W is EXTREMELY overkill for your system my friend. A 550w PSU could handle that, if you plan on doing some crossfire in the future just grab a 750w PSU. 900w PSU is no way a good idea and a waste of money! Everything else however looks fine

 

Edit: Didn't read that you already had a PSU. My bad. My statement still stands though!

OS - Windows 8.1 Motherboard - ASUS M5A99FX Pro R2.0 Processor - AMD FX 8350 Black Edition RAM - 16GB 2x8 Crucial Ballistix Sport Graphics Card - Gigabyte Windforce 2 OC GTX 660 Power Supply - Corsair CX750M CPU Cooler - NZXT Kraken X60 Wireless Adapter - ASUS PCE-N15 PCI-E Adapter Fans - x3 Masscool blue LED 120mm Fans Case - Fractal Design Define R4

Monitor - Dell S2230MX 21.5-inch Keyboard - Logitech G105 Mouse - Logitech G602 Speakers - Logitech Z130 Headsets/Headphones - Tt eSports Shock, AKG K240, California Headphones Laredo Phone - iPhone 4S

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Woah there buddy! 900W is EXTREMELY overkill for your system my friend. A 550w PSU could handle that, if you plan on doing some crossfire in the future just grab a 750w PSU. 900w PSU is no way a good idea and a waste of money! Everything else however looks fine

 

Edit: Didn't read that you already had a PSU. My bad. My statement still stands though!

I understand it is way overkill. Thank you for noticing! xD It is my friends old one that he never used so I do not need to pay for it :P That is why I am just taking that one instead of buying a new one.

 

 

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I understand it is way overkill. Thank you for noticing! xD It is my friends old one that he never used so I do not need to pay for it :P That is why I am just taking that one instead of buying a new one.

 

 

Derp for me. I should get into the habit of reading things fully and not skimming over

OS - Windows 8.1 Motherboard - ASUS M5A99FX Pro R2.0 Processor - AMD FX 8350 Black Edition RAM - 16GB 2x8 Crucial Ballistix Sport Graphics Card - Gigabyte Windforce 2 OC GTX 660 Power Supply - Corsair CX750M CPU Cooler - NZXT Kraken X60 Wireless Adapter - ASUS PCE-N15 PCI-E Adapter Fans - x3 Masscool blue LED 120mm Fans Case - Fractal Design Define R4

Monitor - Dell S2230MX 21.5-inch Keyboard - Logitech G105 Mouse - Logitech G602 Speakers - Logitech Z130 Headsets/Headphones - Tt eSports Shock, AKG K240, California Headphones Laredo Phone - iPhone 4S

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Totally fine :) Question: Why the GTX 660 Ti over the Radeon 7350?

What exactly do you mean?

OS - Windows 8.1 Motherboard - ASUS M5A99FX Pro R2.0 Processor - AMD FX 8350 Black Edition RAM - 16GB 2x8 Crucial Ballistix Sport Graphics Card - Gigabyte Windforce 2 OC GTX 660 Power Supply - Corsair CX750M CPU Cooler - NZXT Kraken X60 Wireless Adapter - ASUS PCE-N15 PCI-E Adapter Fans - x3 Masscool blue LED 120mm Fans Case - Fractal Design Define R4

Monitor - Dell S2230MX 21.5-inch Keyboard - Logitech G105 Mouse - Logitech G602 Speakers - Logitech Z130 Headsets/Headphones - Tt eSports Shock, AKG K240, California Headphones Laredo Phone - iPhone 4S

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Some people suggest the GeForce GTX 660 Ti over the 7950. Which would you go with? Why?

Ehh it depends, The 660 Ti has cuda which is used in a good amount of programs. However if you want raw gaming power the 7950 blows the 660 Ti out of the water. If you want to game go 7950 for sure. I think they compared because of the similiar price range. I would highly recommend the 7950 though

OS - Windows 8.1 Motherboard - ASUS M5A99FX Pro R2.0 Processor - AMD FX 8350 Black Edition RAM - 16GB 2x8 Crucial Ballistix Sport Graphics Card - Gigabyte Windforce 2 OC GTX 660 Power Supply - Corsair CX750M CPU Cooler - NZXT Kraken X60 Wireless Adapter - ASUS PCE-N15 PCI-E Adapter Fans - x3 Masscool blue LED 120mm Fans Case - Fractal Design Define R4

Monitor - Dell S2230MX 21.5-inch Keyboard - Logitech G105 Mouse - Logitech G602 Speakers - Logitech Z130 Headsets/Headphones - Tt eSports Shock, AKG K240, California Headphones Laredo Phone - iPhone 4S

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Ehh it depends, The 660 Ti has cuda which is used in a good amount of programs. However if you want raw gaming power the 7950 blows the 660 Ti out of the water. If you want to game go 7950 for sure. I think they compared because of the similiar price range. I would highly recommend the 7950 though

Alright, awesome. Thank you for your help!

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Alright, awesome. Thank you for your help!

No prob. 

OS - Windows 8.1 Motherboard - ASUS M5A99FX Pro R2.0 Processor - AMD FX 8350 Black Edition RAM - 16GB 2x8 Crucial Ballistix Sport Graphics Card - Gigabyte Windforce 2 OC GTX 660 Power Supply - Corsair CX750M CPU Cooler - NZXT Kraken X60 Wireless Adapter - ASUS PCE-N15 PCI-E Adapter Fans - x3 Masscool blue LED 120mm Fans Case - Fractal Design Define R4

Monitor - Dell S2230MX 21.5-inch Keyboard - Logitech G105 Mouse - Logitech G602 Speakers - Logitech Z130 Headsets/Headphones - Tt eSports Shock, AKG K240, California Headphones Laredo Phone - iPhone 4S

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It looks good. The non pro 840 should pretty much be the same but cheaper in your scenario.

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