$800 Build/Feedback for Improvement

[Ant Vo]

Hello. I have recently had a change in budget and now am trying to build a multi-purpose computer for $800. This would mostly be used for document typing and video editing, but some occasional gaming such as Civilization V, Minecraft, and Watch Dogs (not on Ultra). This is what I got so far.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cwvZXL) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cwvZXL/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $109.98 @ OutletPC
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga990fxaud3) | $99.99 @ NCIX US
**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls4g3d1609ds1s00) | $35.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dx001) | $77.24 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100358flex) | $115.38 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-300r) | $49.99 @ Micro Center
**Power Supply** | [Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600) | $34.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24nsb0) | $14.99 @ NCIX US
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-885370635690) | $92.98 @ OutletPC
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/tp-link-wireless-network-card-tlwdn4800) | $34.99 @ Micro Center
**Case Fan** | [Cougar Vortex PWM 70.5 CFM 120mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cougar-case-fan-cfv12hp) | $11.99 @ Amazon
**Other**| Microsoft AIO Wireless Keyboard| $39.95
**Other**| Syba SY-ACC65030 Anti-Static Velcro Wrist Strap (ESD Wrist Strap)| $6.99
**Other**| 4ft 24AWG CL2 High Speed HDMI® Cable w/ Net Jacket - Black| $5.84
**Other**| (Optional) Rosewill RDCR-11004 5.25" 2 Port USB 3.0 / 4 Port USB 2.0 Hub / eSATA Multi-in-1 Internal Card Reader w/ USB3.0 Connector| $25.99
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $787.26
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-12 17:56 EDT-0400 |

I think this is a good build for the price, but I could always be wrong. Any feedback would help, thanks!

Also, would it be worth it to upgrade to a 260x? The one I would want is this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

It would allow for better performance, but is it worth the extra $40? Please tell me along with any feedback you have. Thanks!

-Ant Vo

 

[legend001523]

Why the change in budget? :/

 

[Ant Vo]

Why the change in budget? :/

The reason my budget changed was because that $1600 was an estimate on how much money I would have. When my uncle told me the real budget, the max price I could use was changed. I still don't even know the budget, but from what he is telling me, I am suspecting that it is around $800.

 

[legend001523]

Why the change in budget? :/

The reason my budget changed was because that $1600 was an estimate on how much money I would have. When my uncle told me the real budget, the max price I could use was changed. I still don't even know the budget, but from what he is telling me, I am suspecting that it is around $800.

Hmmm,just change the psu and it'll be fine

 

[Ant Vo]

Do you know what I should change it to?

 

[michaelhall]

basically got same build as me , same psu , cpu , same cooler , 990 chipset board,, the only thing i would change in yr list is get another stick of 4gig ram and run 8gig in dual channel , and throw in a SSD for you op to run off and this system will be a beast

 

[Ant Vo]

I've changed the PSU. I don't know if I will be able to pull off an 8GB of RAM or an SSD because of the price. I might be able to up my budget to $900 and add those, but that might not happen.

 

[legend001523]

as long as youve changed the psu, it'll be okay

 

[michaelhall]

true , the cx series psu are really poor ill be changing mine for this , http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-HX650-Professional-Series-Modular/dp/B008NJGPTA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407882285&sr=8-1&keywords=hx650

 

[michaelhall]

really soon ^^^