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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($154.00 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $506.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-09 17:05 EDT-0400)
Trying to pack maximum gaming value in 500 bucks for a friend. I'm not too good at this though.... Any of my parts really crap, or could be replaced with a cheaper but same performance or same price and higher performance? Is the build totally crap?
Thanks so much.
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($154.00 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $506.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-09 17:05 EDT-0400)
Trying to pack maximum gaming value in 500 bucks for a friend. I'm not too good at this though.... Any of my parts really crap, or could be replaced with a cheaper but same performance or same price and higher performance? Is the build totally crap?
Thanks so much.