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I have an OS. I would like it to be as cheap as possible with a max of $500. It will be purchased in the upcoming hour or so. I would like to have at least a hectacore, as I will be doing work in CS6, CAD and editing. I will also be heavily gaming at 1440x900, and would like enough power to run Crysis at at least very high at that resolution. I would like to stay in the mATX, I need USB 3, and I will only OC very little. Thoughts?

 

 
CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply:  Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($37.99 @ Microcenter) 
Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $483.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/29ZEZ

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I would like a six core. 

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I would like a six core. 

Then keep what you got.

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Looks solid.

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I would like a six core. 

get a motherboard with sata 3

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get a motherboard with sata 3

The one I chose has Sata 3. 

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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Note that the CX 430  only has one PCIe power connector. The 7870 will run off of that but larger cards will require more power. You could do some constelation with molex if you ever upgrade to something bigger but I'D just recommend to get the CX 500M in the first place.

who cares...

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Note that the CX 430  only has one PCIe power connector. The 7870 will run off of that but larger cards will require more power. You could do some constelation with molex if you ever upgrade to something bigger but I'D just recommend to get the CX 500M in the first place.

I was going to use the molex adapter if I needed to. The 500M puts me over budget.

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Note that the CX 430  only has one PCIe power connector. The 7870 will run off of that but larger cards will require more power. You could do some constelation with molex if you ever upgrade to something bigger but I'D just recommend to get the CX 500M in the first place.

The adapter usually comes with the 7870 but I'm not sure if the one in the build comes with one. 

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The adapter usually comes with the 7870 but I'm not sure if the one in the build comes with one. 

 
CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $475.13
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Are modular PSU's worth it?

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Are modular PSU's worth it?

Probably. Depends on the builder.

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Probably. Depends on the builder.

I am pretty good at cable management. Is the extra $20 justifiable?

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I am pretty good at cable management. Is the extra $20 justifiable?

Really depends on you. If you don't mind a non-modular psu, go ahead.

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Really depends on you. If you don't mind a non-modular psu, go ahead.

OK

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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CPU:  AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 


Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($103.99 @ Mac Mall) 



Video Card:  MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($25.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $504.89

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

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happy clocking :) it has cpu cooler,mobo 8+2 power phases, 500w psu, you can clock that 7850 also. the case has INCLUDED 3 fans, everything will fit in it including CPU cooler. 6350 was only cuple bucks more than 6300 so i picked it. in future just remove and add new card in and you are good to go.

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CPU:  AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($103.99 @ Mac Mall) 
Video Card:  MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Case:  Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($25.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $504.89
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happy clocking :) it has cpu cooler,mobo 8+2 power phases, 500w psu, you can clock that 7850 also. the case has INCLUDED 3 fans, everything will fit in it including CPU cooler

 

I wanted to stay at mATX, and I hate gaming cases. They just seem very juvenile for me and not very appealing. 

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then your build is way to go. maybe put on aftermarket cpu cooler, no? 

I will later. For now the stock will do fine. 

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The one I chose has Sata 3. 

no, it has sata 3gb/s. that's sata 2

sata 3 it's 6gb/s

 

it's quite confusing

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no, it has sata 3gb/s. that's sata 2

sata 3 it's 6gb/s

 

it's quite confusing

Ahh. It is. Will I see tangible improvement?

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Ahh. It is. Will I see tangible improvement?

yes, if you'll grab an ssd later and it's more future proof

if you already bought it, send it back and get another one with sata 3(6gb/s)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-970ag43

this one would be perfect for you but as I see that you have an mATX pc, get this

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-960gmu3s3fx

also, try to look at the chipset of the board too ;)

the one that you have right now, can barely "run" that cpu :/

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