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Get a real PSU. 

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Do not under any circumstances cheap out on the PSU, also spend a bit more and get an FX-6300, the 4xxx chips are trash

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Why do people always cheap out on PSU's!? It's supplying the whole of your system power, its vital that it doesn't fuck up, think about it, if your PSU fucks up it could kill your other components therefore you'll end up spending way more $ just spend a bit more on your PSU man. Also as MrPants says opt for a better CPU.

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Get a real PSU.

  

Do not under any circumstances cheap out on the PSU, also spend a bit more and get an FX-6300, the 4xxx chips are trash

Do not under any circumstances cheap out on the PSU, also spend a bit more and get an FX-6300, the 4xxx chips are trash

  

Get a real PSU.

modular or non-modular?

Why can't we be friends.

-AMD/Nvidia

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This is as basic as you are going to get:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD Athlon II X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($80.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Mwave)
Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:  MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card  ($131.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor:  Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $705.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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     modular or non-modular?

Modular. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500m

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This is as basic as you are going to get:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD Athlon II X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($80.98 @ Newegg)

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

Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Mwave)

Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card:  MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card  ($131.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Case:  Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($97.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor:  Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Microcenter)

Total: $705.85

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

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Much better! Good specs for the monies!

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This is as basic as you are going to get:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD Athlon II X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($80.98 @ Newegg)

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

Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Mwave)

Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card:  MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card  ($131.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Case:  Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($97.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor:  Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Microcenter)

Total: $705.85

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

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Change this to a 7850. It will be faster and cheaper. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-fx785acnl4

And put the money saved into a SSHD. Much better experience. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dx001

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This is as basic as you are going to get: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / BenchmarksCPU:  AMD Athlon II X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($80.98 @ Newegg)CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Mwave)Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg)Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)Video Card:  MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card  ($131.98 @ SuperBiiz)Case:  Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)Power Supply:  Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg)Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($97.98 @ OutletPC)Monitor:  Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Microcenter)Total: $705.85(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-09 10:22 EST-0500)

will the 260x preform better or worse then the 7850, or am I better of spending more and getting a nvidia

Why can't we be friends.

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will the 260x preform better or worse then the 7850, or am I better of spending more and getting a nvidia

A 7850 2GB is all round faster. If you want to spend more, get a R9 270. 

 

Extra info: The 260X is a 7790 overclocked, so it is a inferior GPU to the 7850 in the first place. The 7850s are cheaper as retailers are clearing stock as they are EOL.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:  Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Western Digital WD Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:  XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case:  Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply:  Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor:  Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Headphones:  Logitech G230 Headset  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $638.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-09 10:48 EST-0500)

This would be your build if you decide to buy windows licence later.

great IPS monitor, good and comfy headset, 6300 and 7850, good mobo.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

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

Motherboard:  Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($64.99 @ Newegg)

Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Storage:  Western Digital WD Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card:  XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card  ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Case:  Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ Microcenter)

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor:  Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Newegg)

Headphones:  Logitech G230 Headset  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $638.91

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-09 10:48 EST-0500)

This would be your build if you decide to buy windows licence later.

great IPS monitor, good and comfy headset, 6300 and 7850, good mobo.

This is perfect in my option. Great option and fairly inexpensive. This is very similar to what I built my Grandfather. 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / BenchmarksCPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Newegg)Motherboard:  Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($64.99 @ Newegg)Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg)Storage:  Western Digital WD Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.99 @ Amazon)Video Card:  XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card  ($119.99 @ Newegg)Case:  Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ Microcenter)Power Supply:  Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg)Monitor:  Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Newegg)Headphones:  Logitech G230 Headset  ($39.99 @ Newegg)Total: $638.91(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-09 10:48 EST-0500)This would be your build if you decide to buy windows licence later.great IPS monitor, good and comfy headset, 6300 and 7850, good mobo.

really helpful thanks

Why can't we be friends.

-AMD/Nvidia

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As everyone just told you, spend more on the PSU, don't sacrifice it to save money, your whole system depends on it.

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Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2j7vT

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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Don't get that HDD, it's trash. Don't be stingy and get a 1TB 7200RPM one.

Where do bad folks go when they die?
They don't go to heaven where the angels fly
They go to the lake of fire and fry, Won't see them again 'till the fourth of July

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