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CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($158.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-T4-18PK-R1 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.65 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($332.49 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE228H 21.5" Monitor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ B&H)
Other: Razer Goliathus 2014 Small CONTROL Soft Gaming Mouse Mat ($14.99)
Total: $1179.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-09 00:34 EST-0500)
this is my first build and i'm not really tech savvy. are all parts compatible e.t.c.? I was thinking about overclocking with the cpu cooler but someone else said to replace my motherboard if i'm going to do that. I'm really paranoid when it comes to stuff like this so if an expert just ran by the build and makes sure they're all compatible with each other and I can safely overclock my graphics card and processor. if you find something wrong with the build please recommend a different item with it for example: motherboard isn't compatible, compatible motherboard for safe overclocking here (link). i'd appreciate it. thanks!
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($158.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-T4-18PK-R1 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.65 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($332.49 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE228H 21.5" Monitor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ B&H)
Other: Razer Goliathus 2014 Small CONTROL Soft Gaming Mouse Mat ($14.99)
Total: $1179.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-09 00:34 EST-0500)
this is my first build and i'm not really tech savvy. are all parts compatible e.t.c.? I was thinking about overclocking with the cpu cooler but someone else said to replace my motherboard if i'm going to do that. I'm really paranoid when it comes to stuff like this so if an expert just ran by the build and makes sure they're all compatible with each other and I can safely overclock my graphics card and processor. if you find something wrong with the build please recommend a different item with it for example: motherboard isn't compatible, compatible motherboard for safe overclocking here (link). i'd appreciate it. thanks!