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cjeffcoatjr
By cjeffcoatjr
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I am trying to put together a budget build for under $850. I already posted this in the Workbench earlier and this is what I came up with in the end. 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1MfCI
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1MfCI/by_merchant/
 
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($51.75 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($54.99 @ Microcenter) 
Memory: PNY 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($118.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card  ($272.29 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Define Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($97.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Microcenter) 
Total: $820.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-08 08:33 EDT-0400)
 
I only have only one question. Will the cpu and the gpu bottleneck? I will most likely be overclocking once I get it, and if it does, what would you recommend for around the same price?

My Build Log on PCPartPicker FX-6300, ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3, MSI 7870 GHz Edition, Corsair Vengeance LP 1x8GB, 1TB WD Blue, Fractal Core 1000 USB 3.0, Corsair CX600, and my most recent addition that I've had forever and isnt new is a 80GB WD800 for Linux, Lenovo ThinkPad X131e, ASUS Transformer TF300T, Galaxy Note 3 Sister dropped it in a puddle I now have to use a Samsung Brightside, Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250ohm version, Blue Yeti  #TheRealKEH-JEFF | "Sometimes, if were lucky, in Australia, a family has 2 kangaroos to pick up the kids with" - marto | Your entry here | Remember kids; just because Linus has a video on it, doesn't mean that its the best choice | ts3.wferr.com the best TeamSpeak | Abide by the CoC | Looking for build help? Read this before posting |
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Do no duplicate threads. I have already answered your question so acknowledge it.

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sorry, I am new to this fourm. After I posted it I realized that I should have put it in the workbench. Wont happen again.

My Build Log on PCPartPicker FX-6300, ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3, MSI 7870 GHz Edition, Corsair Vengeance LP 1x8GB, 1TB WD Blue, Fractal Core 1000 USB 3.0, Corsair CX600, and my most recent addition that I've had forever and isnt new is a 80GB WD800 for Linux, Lenovo ThinkPad X131e, ASUS Transformer TF300T, Galaxy Note 3 Sister dropped it in a puddle I now have to use a Samsung Brightside, Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250ohm version, Blue Yeti  #TheRealKEH-JEFF | "Sometimes, if were lucky, in Australia, a family has 2 kangaroos to pick up the kids with" - marto | Your entry here | Remember kids; just because Linus has a video on it, doesn't mean that its the best choice | ts3.wferr.com the best TeamSpeak | Abide by the CoC | Looking for build help? Read this before posting |
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sorry, I am new to this fourm. After I posted it I realized that I should have put it in the workbench. Wont happen again.

 

You can ask moderators to move the thread by reporting which is found at the bottom right hand side of any post.

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Top Clock: 7.889 Ghz Cooled by: Liquid Helium   

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You can ask moderators to move the thread by reporting which is found at the bottom right hand side of any post.

ahh ok, i didnt know that. 

My Build Log on PCPartPicker FX-6300, ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3, MSI 7870 GHz Edition, Corsair Vengeance LP 1x8GB, 1TB WD Blue, Fractal Core 1000 USB 3.0, Corsair CX600, and my most recent addition that I've had forever and isnt new is a 80GB WD800 for Linux, Lenovo ThinkPad X131e, ASUS Transformer TF300T, Galaxy Note 3 Sister dropped it in a puddle I now have to use a Samsung Brightside, Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250ohm version, Blue Yeti  #TheRealKEH-JEFF | "Sometimes, if were lucky, in Australia, a family has 2 kangaroos to pick up the kids with" - marto | Your entry here | Remember kids; just because Linus has a video on it, doesn't mean that its the best choice | ts3.wferr.com the best TeamSpeak | Abide by the CoC | Looking for build help? Read this before posting |
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Ohhhh at first I thought the build was called Build Bottleneck, but no, they should be fine together

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