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[Austin4606]

After 3 months of changing my entire setup, it's done. Ordered all the parts accept the PSU & the HDD. (Not enough money for an SSD Sadly)

 

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tbf7dC

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tbf7dC/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($92.00) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($57.54) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($76.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($26.00) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  (Purchased For $170.00) 

Case: Antec VSK-4000 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($50.00) 

Total: $537.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-10 18:53 EST-0500

[Tedster]

I would've personally gone for an i3 so I could upgrade later but otherwise that's pretty darn good...

 

Wait, you don't need a 750W PSU for this. Methinks 500w.

[Austin4606]

I would've personally gone for an i3 so I could upgrade later but otherwise that's pretty darn good...

 

Wait, you don't need a 750W PSU for this. Methinks 500w.

 

I know. I could've gone with a 600W and be fine but i like being extra safe.

[Tedster]

I know. I could've gone with a 600W and be fine but i like being extra safe.

Okay.

 

Good luck!

[GuruMeditationError]

Looks pretty good to me. Can't really speak as to the graphics card as I've only ever owned nvidia. Was going to say you might be able to get away with a smaller PSU but that's been addressed.

[Austin4606]

Looks pretty good to me. Can't really speak as to the graphics card as I've only ever owned nvidia. Was going to say you might be able to get away with a smaller PSU but that's been addressed.

 

This build would generally cost over $700 but thanks to deals and Ebay i'm getting it less than $500

[GuruMeditationError]

This build would generally cost over $700 but thanks to deals and Ebay i'm getting it less than $500

 

Nice!

 

It might not look like it but my rig (in my sig.) is my attempt at a long term budget build. I got my processor and motherboard for about the price of a new i7. The Xonar was too good a price to turn down.

[Faceman]

 

After 3 months of changing my entire setup, it's done. Ordered all the parts accept the PSU & the HDD. (Not enough money for an SSD Sadly)

 

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tbf7dC

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tbf7dC/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($92.00) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($57.54) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($76.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($26.00) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  (Purchased For $170.00) 

Case: Antec VSK-4000 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($50.00) 

Total: $537.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-10 18:53 EST-0500

 

Two things:

 

If this is a gaming build, an i3 would have been MUCH better. 

That motherboard might give you problems.  It is the LE version, so it has weak VRM phases, that are not heat sinked.  Even at stock, I highly recommend buying a mini fan and aiming it directly at the VRMs.

[Austin4606]

Two things:

 

If this is a gaming build, an i3 would have been MUCH better. 

That motherboard might give you problems.  It is the LE version, so it has weak VRM phases, that are not heat sinked.  Even at stock, I highly rec ommend buying a mini fan and aiming it directly at the VRMs.

 

1. I'm aware about the i3. I've been told 100 times. I'm choosing AMD for the reason everyone else does, they have a budget. Plus, i bought the CPU before anyone told me.

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2. I honestly regret my decision of this mobo now. Would've chosen this one if i had the chance. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128651&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

This is my first build and my screen is Displayport.. i have no idea how i'm going to use it since it doesn't have the port. Can anyone help?

[Faceman]

1. I'm aware about the i3. I've been told 100 times. I'm choosing AMD for the reason everyone else does, they have a budget. Plus, i bought the CPU before anyone told me.

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2. I honestly regret my decision of this mobo now. Would've chosen this one if i had the chance. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128651&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

This is my first build and my screen is Displayport.. i have no idea how i'm going to use it since it doesn't have the port. Can anyone help?

An i3 costs the same as an FX6.  You can't just compare price of processor.  With AM3+, you need extensive VRM phase design otherwise you will run into throttling problems.  This is when you need a higher end and more expensive motherboard, which bridges the gap between Intel and AMD.  You may very well experience this with the LE version of that motherboard, leave your side panel off and put a fan directly in front of your VRMs to try and avoid this.  Otherwise, you will need to be a new motherboard that costs $70+

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Xn4RK8

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Xn4RK8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($106.75 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($55.97 @ OutletPC) <-- There are even $30 motherboards that will work, but only have 2 DIMMs, which is really all you need.

Total: $162.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-10 20:13 EST-0500

 

Vs.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mv7Bcf

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mv7Bcf/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($96.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Micro Center) <-- Anything less than this will have VRM problems.

Total: $171.97

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-10 20:14 EST-0500

 

For display port, you will need an adapter of some sort.

[Austin4606]

An i3 costs the same as an FX6.  You can't just compare price of processor.  With AM3+, you need extensive VRM phase design otherwise you will run into throttling problems.  This is when you need a higher end and more expensive motherboard, which bridges the gap between Intel and AMD.  You may very well experience this with the LE version of that motherboard, leave your side panel off and put a fan directly in front of your VRMs to try and avoid this.  Otherwise, you will need to be a new motherboard that costs $70+

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Xn4RK8

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Xn4RK8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($106.75 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($55.97 @ OutletPC) <-- There are even $30 motherboards that will work, but only have 2 DIMMs, which is really all you need.

Total: $162.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-10 20:13 EST-0500

 

Vs.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mv7Bcf

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mv7Bcf/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($96.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Micro Center) <-- Anything less than this will have VRM problems.

Total: $171.97

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-10 20:14 EST-0500

 

For display port, you will need an adapter of some sort.

 

Thank you for telling me the things i've ALREADY HEARD 1,0000 TIMES. THANK YOUUUUUU. 

 

You're absolutely no help AT ALL for telling me information i already told you i knew about. People go with AMD because the Intel CPUs they want are too expensive. (The ones they want, not the ones they need or should go with.)