I got $900

[cjeffcoatjr]

so.... yea. I have $900 (long story to how I obtained it). I am looking to make a new pc. I already have windows and a monitor. I WILL be getting a g-sync monitor, so amd cards are out of the scene. I would also like it to be fairly quiet. How is this?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1VfaW

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1VfaW/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1VfaW/benchmarks/

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

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

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($53.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($77.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($249.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($27.98 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($27.98 @ OutletPC) 

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($44.99 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.98 @ OutletPC) 

Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse  ($59.99 @ Microcenter) 

Other: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 ($99.99)

Total: $908.82

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-30 17:28 EDT-0400)

 

I would put one fan (blue ring on all of them) on the 212, one in the back of the chassis and two in the front. I like the case, so if it could look presentable through the window, that would be nice.

 

also how would this handle a vm with osx every once and a while?

[Ryan Leech]

You won't be overclocking very much, if any on that motherboard. If you can, get an ATX case and an ATX motherboard.

[nsyedhasan]

Drop the two fans and go for a Dark Knight. Also look for a 7950 or 7970. Otherwise it's all good.

[Ryan Leech]

Drop the two fans and go for a Dark Knight. Also look for a 7950 or 7970. Otherwise it's all good.

OP needs G-Sync

[Jack.EXE]

we know nvidia wont be getting mantle, but nvidia has not said AMD wont be getting Gsync.

 

I'd have to say wait it out for a little bit, at least until Nvidia confirms or denies that it wont license out Gsync

[tristan1035]

Drop the two fans and go for a Dark Knight. Also look for a 7950 or 7970. Otherwise it's all good.

"so amd cards are out of the scene.", please read everything before hand.

[cjeffcoatjr]

"so amd cards are out of the scene.", please read everything before hand.

I also might eventually get a shield

[tristan1035]

I also might eventually get a shield

Ohhhhh, they are really cool. definitely go Nvidia then.