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Alright, so I'm almost done my build, but I was thinking that it would probably be a good idea to run it through the minds of some of the better educated on the subject one last time before I finish it.

Here it is: http://goo.gl/6acfG7
ALSO the video card I'm thinking of getting isn't on there, so here's another link for ya: http://goo.gl/PDE2Sb (ps: this used be selling for ~$145, so I may or may not wait for the price to drop again pps: I understand that the graphics card is coming from Amazon America, and the rest of my stuff is coming from various Canadian sellers, and I am okay with this.)

Also my budget is around $800-$900, and though it may not matter I'll just put it out there that this is my first build :)

Let's see what else... I guess I'll mention that I am planning on overclocking my CPU to 4.3GHz, maybe 4.4GHz if it doesn't cause a problem.

I think that's about it. Thanks everybody!

Update: Yes, this is for gaming
 
That seems like a solid build, although if it is for gaming or editing, you may want to consider an Intel processor.
 
Well, after looking at all the suggestions you've given me and searching a ton of stuff on google, I think I've come with this conclusion:

For the motherboard, I looked at some reviews and a lot of people have been saying that the ASRock 990fx Extreme3 beats the Asus M5A99X. I was also told on some other threads that 990fx is a very good mobo, and great for overclocking (which is what I plan on doing). Although, I am interested to see the reasoning for your suggestion, because I may have missed some stuff that could have pointed in favor of the M4A99X :)

As for the memory, not too sure, I've looked at some threads, a lot saying that Sniper was better, but since you seem like a trust-able guy, and since the memory tends to be kinda build-specific, I'm still kind of on the fence... I might just create another thread quickly to double check this

For the CPU, I think I'll stick with the fx6300, because I have been told by MANY that it is one of, if not the best budget CPU out there. Plus, since I'm going to be overclocking it to get around the same speed as the Intel (I think?), and since after researching that the card I'm getting (as you'll see below) won't get bottlenecked by the 6300 (and it shouldn't since I'm going to be overclocking it anyway), I'd rather not spend the extra 70 or so dollars.

I see you've changed the storage (not sure if this was meant only for if I was doing Intel?)... I've read that Seagate Barracuda's are not as reliable as Western Digital (http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/175089-who-makes-the-most-reliable-hard-drives) plus since they're about the same price I think I'll stick with mine.

Not sure about the PSU (again, was this meant only for if I decided to use an Intel? if so, then I guess these last two paragraphs have been kinda useless 😛 sorry lol), would have to do more research on it...

Although it may seem like I'm being kinda negative about your response, I am actually overjoyed! Thank you so much for pointing out my GPU, I had no clue that there was a newer model. I took a look at some tests and there is no way I am going back to the 7870. In fact, I was looking at the R9 280X for a while, but it's a bit too expensive for my budget unfortunately. I think I'm actually going to go with the Sapphire Toxic edition R9 270X, since I personally like Sapphire, and since I've read that the Sapphire Toxic is the best of the best for these cards. I may go a tiny bit over budget, but if it means getting this card, I'm alright with it.

Other than that I may or may not get the case you mentioned, not too sure. Another thing about the case though is that I've heard that the Sapphire Toxic R9 270X is a very big card, so I was just wondering if it would fit these two cases?

Anyway, I think that's all. Thank you SO much for responding :)

Update: For the video card, I may or may not get it new/used from here: http://goo.gl/b6z7wo (Amazon America)
May or may not get it new from here: http://goo.gl/U6OsSk (Amazon Canada)
 
The asus has 6+2 power phases against the 4+1 from the asrock which is better for overclocking.
Another thread here where the same thing is said,
http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CDQQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tomshardware.com%2Fanswers%2Fid-1725221%2Fasrock-990fx-extreme3.html&ei=E8WUU8D9AsbKPcWggfAH&usg=AFQjCNF1Jbm50bD2YsBow8ybFkW1Te1pvA&bvm=bv.68445247,d.ZWU&cad=rja
and another one,
http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CEAQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tomshardware.com%2Fanswers%2Fid-1779782%2Fasrock-990fx-extreme-good-overclock.html&ei=E8WUU8D9AsbKPcWggfAH&usg=AFQjCNEiLCtjxeSVBNjKCnn_3yU3Jux8xw&bvm=bv.68445247,d.ZWU&cad=rja
and more to find,
https://www.google.nl/?gws_rd=ssl#q=ASRock+990fx+Extreme3+overclocking&revid=1630289461

The ram is from the same company and good ram,what can i say? Just read reviews.

The fx 6300 is a good choice for on a budget.

I like the seagate better,the stories about the reliability are about one review (afaik) from what i know from a place that used consumer grade hdd's for servers or something.It's your choice.

The gpu should fit with the upper hdd bracket in ssd position or removed,
http://enermax.com/home.php?fn=eng/product_a1_1_2&lv0=2&lv1=9&no=226
you understand that for just a bot more you'll get a gtx 760 which imo is better?
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n760tf2gd5oc

The case i mentioned looks (imo) quite similar to the 912 and has usb 3.0+a window.
 
For the GPU: yeah, but what I've heard is that EVGA and XFX are the best, where as you have put down MSI (plus EVGA and XFX are both more expensive), and also Sapphire Toxic is apperently the best of the best for most AMD cards. What do you think, do you think that the toxic because of the manufacturers could be better than the 760, or no?
 
Msi has a bad name when it comes to motherboards and that's mostly the cheaper overclocking ones.The gpu's should do well and have very good coolers.
The sapphire and a gtx 760 should about perform the same.
If you like the sapphire will you have a good gpu,I would pick a less expensive one and try to overclock that to the toxic levels.
to compare the price difference,
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100364txsr $265
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9270xgaming2g $200
a difference of $65 which imo won't be seen back in performance.
Then is there this one which will give better results in certain games,
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42763kr $269

Don't get me wrong i'm kind of an amd man,but when paying up to $265 would you imo for performance be better of with nvidia.
If you want the r9 270x,which i'm for because i like it price/performance wise,get something like that msi card or the next if you really don't want msi,
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-r9270xdc2t2gd5
 
Alright, well I think I am going to look around the $260 price point...

How would this one do against the $269 EVGA GTX 760? : http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280xgaming3g
It's about the same price as the Sapphire R9 270X Toxic, but it's the 280X instead of the 270X... looks pretty good to me 😀

Just a quick question on the Endermax vs HAF 912: I personally like the look of the Endermax, with the features like the window, the LED fans, and of course the 2 USB 3.0s on the front. I was just wondering if it has as good airflow as the HAF 912? The HAF being by Cooler Master and watching/reading several reviews I know that it has good airflow, but can't find too much on this particular Endermax model, what do you think?

Thanks for all the help :)
 
The r9 280X is a far better choice.

For reviews about that case,
https://www.google.nl/?gws_rd=ssl#q=ENERMAX+COENUS+review

For the same price as the 912 could you also look at this one,
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011036ww
also red led fansx2 at the front.Reviews,
https://www.google.nl/?gws_rd=ssl#q=corsair+graphite+series+230t+review

Don't get me wrong,i have the 912 and am happy with it,but by now would a good case with usb 3.0 and .. be a better choice if possible for the same price.
 
Thanks for this, that case looks pretty good, but it doesn't have a window D: doesn't really matter too much to me though, as long as it has good airflow, and looks alright (although a window and led lights are always nice 😉 )
I've been looking at some stuff about the r9 280x, and from what I've read people have been saying that for overclocking it a 600W or higher PSU is recommended. In addition, since this is my first build, I was thinking it might be nice to go for a modular one (or semi-modular). So I've been looking around, and I've only two that fit the criteria: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-power-supply-st60fps and http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m ... the only problems are that a) the silverstone one is 85 bucks D: and b) from what I've heard, CX uses cheap material to make their PSUs, and that they are not too great...
Do you know any PSUs that are around the $60 price point that are 600w and maybe modular/semi modular that are any good? If not I guess I could spend a tiny bit more money, but I am already a bit over budget as it is, so I'd rather not.

Anyway, thanks again for all your help, I really appreciate it :)
 
Oh my god, that orange looks amazing... Me wants so bad. Added!
I'll take your advice on the 620M, looks pretty good + $10 off, which is always nice
Also speaking of $ off, I am very happy about the 280X: $100 mail-in rebate AND 3 games for free with AMD's Never Settle Forever!
Update: apparently not... about an hour ago it said "free 3 games w/ purchase limited offer", but it isn't there anymore D: oh well, still a great deal :)
Update 2: hmm, I'm kind of confused... it used to be showing the promo on PC Part Picker, then it disappeared, but it should really be showing it, because according to the website all AMD Radeon R9 280X's get it: http://sites.amd.com/us/promo/never-settle/Pages/nsreloadedforever.aspx
Anyway, I think I'm just about done, what do you think? :)
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/FordPrefect/saved/ZHdFf7
 
Looks good to me.

You're already quite a bit over your original budget,with the next motherboard would you save $5 😛
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga990fxaud3
it should do as well.

If you're not stuck on modular for a psu could you also look at the next psu's,
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-neoeco620c
(htis one doesn't include a power cord so if you don't have one form a older psu should add that to your to buy list!)

Like i said does your build look good,but with some changes could you get the fx 8320 in for about the same money,
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/tHxbCJ
look at cpu/hdd/psu/motherboard/ram (->i'm sure you're not going to notice the speed difference).
I think that you even could do with this psu,
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

Not to confuse you,just to tempt you.😀

Another thing,the next wifi adapter seems to be a good one too although not an internal pci(e) card,
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/tp-link-wireless-network-card-tlwn822n
it doesn't look pretty with it's white color and green led,but performance should be good.It's also a lot cheaper.
 
Okay, well I changed the mobo and the PSU to save some money (down $25), as for the memory and storage, the 9 dollars doesn't really make a difference for me, so I kept the Western Digital and the G.Skill.
For the CPU though, I'm not too sure whether or not it is worth it to upgrade to the FX-8320, because I'm going to be overclocking my CPU, and I've heard that the 6300 overclocks better than the 8320 (I'm planning on overclocking somewhere from 4.3GHz to 4.5GHz), so I've kept it for now...
What do you think? http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/FordPrefect/saved/ZHdFf7
 
Like i said just tempting you.😉 I sometimes read that the fx 6300 is already fully loaded when playing some cpu intensive games,but it should do good.

So in the end,

looks great,happy gaming!
 
Hey, if you're still here I was just wondering whether or not a 550W power supply actually would be for my build, keeping in mind of overclocking and all that? The one you suggested just spiked in price, so I was thinking of maybe turning back to the XFX one that I had picked out earlier (http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9)
If not, or if any of these look better, I took a look at some 600W power supply, and these 3 caught my eye (especially the EVGA one):
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs600acaab1us
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10600kr
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-power-supply-st60fes
What do you suggest?
 
Still there.😉

From these choices would the xfx be my choice,but where do you draw the line money wise?
The next would be a bit better (only more watts) and not as expensive as the antec though more expensive than the others you chose,
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650snlb9
what's another ten bucks ...

You could save 5 with this set of ram,
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32133c10d8gsr

I bough this one myself and it does an amazing job,so that could save some money too,
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/tp-link-wireless-network-card-tlwn822n
it says w8 supported and that's true,but you need to download the right drivers from their site.The disc that comes with it doesn't have these (=for W8) on it.

Rethink your whole build when looking for components and changing them,other parts just maybe got less expensive.
 
Yeah, I may go for the XFX 650W, but is it necessary? Can I run everything nicely (while OC'ing too) on a 550W?
For the RAM, I've heard that the official suggested max speed that should be used for the fx-6300 is DDR3-1866, which is what I have chosen. Is 2133 actually okay?
And for the WiFi adapter, I think I'll just spend the 10 extra dollars and get the other, because I'd rather it on the inside, and also because it's white (wouldn't really match my orange and black build)
Thanks!
 
I do think you can run on 550watts.

The 2133mhz ram can also be made to run at 1866,maybe even with lower timings and voltage,but that's for you to find out while overclocking.

Wifi adapter is up to you (well all is),just gave you my opinion.
 
Alright, well I ordered my first component the other day, the fx-6300! Haven't gotten it yet, but first stage has begun I guess 😀 . I'm going to keep an eye on the prices for both the 550W and the 650W, and hopefully the 650W will drop a tiny bit in price, that way I won't feel guilty if I don't get the 550W. I think I would personally rather the 650W, just for that extra room I'll have for over clocking, but if I get the 550W, if won't be the end of the world.
This may or may not be my final post, so thank you for all the help, I'll be sure to mention you when I put up the finished build on PC Part Picker :)

Best regards, Ford.
 

Getting started,nice ...




Me too,but 550watt should really be enough.



And to you too.
 
The video card is a 3.0 pci express. Does the board support 3.0? From my quick check I only found 2.0 pcie. You might want to look into that. It seems like a powerful card(and the most expensive thing you are paying for) it would be a shame if it was curbed by a 2.0 pcie.

Aside from that I wish you good luck. It all seems good. I personally am an intel fan, but you are not going to get a better intel cpu for that same price for the cpu(115$)
 
I don't think that amd makes motherboards with pcie 3.0 ports already,but from what i know does even pcie 2.0 @x16 not bottleneck single cards.Maybe the reason why they haven't started yet.
 
Well I am unsure but since this is a very powerful and expensive card. It is worth checking, otherwise he could have saved some money off that card and invested in another component
 
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