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I'm a previous console gamer (ya ya i know) trying to make a switch to pc gaming. I need help picking out low budget parts.I live in canada I don't want peripherals like a monitor or keyboard or mouse. I'm a broke a@# collage student so I would like to keep the budget under $800.

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg Canada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.45 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: MSI 990XA-GD55 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($40.12 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.79 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($269.99 @ Memory Express)

Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($30.88 @ Canada Computers)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg Canada)

Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg Canada)

Total: $793.19

[url=http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/I0jA]http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/I0jA[/url=http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/I0jA]

If you need an operating system let me know and I will re-work it to accommodate one.

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg Canada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.45 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: MSI 990XA-GD55 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($40.12 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.79 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($269.99 @ Memory Express)

Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($30.88 @ Canada Computers)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg Canada)

Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg Canada)

Total: $793.19

[url=http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/I0jA]http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/I0jA[/url=http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/I0jA]

If you need an operating system let me know and I will re-work it to accommodate one.

This looks great!

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg Canada) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.45 @ DirectCanada) Motherboard: MSI 990XA-GD55 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg Canada) Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($40.12 @ DirectCanada) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.79 @ DirectCanada) Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($269.99 @ Memory Express) Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($30.88 @ Canada Computers) Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg Canada) Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg Canada) Total: $793.19 [url=http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/I0jA]http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/I0jA[/url=http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/I0jA] If you need an operating system let me know and I will re-work it to accommodate one.

No no that's great thank you so much. I already have a windows 7 disc.

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