Here is my current build. I already own all of these parts.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8370E 3.3GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($109.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($119.55 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.78 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce 8400 GS 1GB Video Card ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($117.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 OEM (64-bit)
Monitor: Hannspree HF-237HPB 23.0" Monitor
Monitor: HP 2310e 23.0" Monitor
Total: $641.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-11 23:15 EDT-0400
I also have the LG 60PN5700 which I would use for a third monitor.
Aside from cooling, the last of the major components I need is a new video card. My top pick is the EVGA GTX 960 FTW 4GB. My budget on the card is $230, and at the moment Newegg's price + rebate brings this card to $219.99. I am definitely getting nVidia so I can get the free MSG game, and the 960 4GB seems to be the best in my price range. I would like to get second and third opinions. I will be overclocking.
Games I intend to play. Does not necessarily need to be on max settings:
Skyrim
Diablo 3
MGS: The Phantom Pain
Batman: Arkham Knight
I would like to stream to twitch.
Furthermore, I am doing graphic design and video editing. The full Adobe CS6 Creative Suite, some open software such as Gimp and Inkscape, and game design in Unreal Engine 4 will be running on the system.
Finally I would like recommendations for a new case, and whether or not after market fans/cooling system would be best or if the stock case fans would be sufficient. I would like to keep case and fans together, and any other fun extras, under $150. In regards to the case please take a look at the position of the motherboards sata ports. Rather than facing out from the board they come from the side, facing the front of the case. This is difficult with my current case because the internal drive bays get in the way.
Thank you very much for your assistance.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8370E 3.3GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($109.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($119.55 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.78 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce 8400 GS 1GB Video Card ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($117.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 OEM (64-bit)
Monitor: Hannspree HF-237HPB 23.0" Monitor
Monitor: HP 2310e 23.0" Monitor
Total: $641.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-11 23:15 EDT-0400
I also have the LG 60PN5700 which I would use for a third monitor.
Aside from cooling, the last of the major components I need is a new video card. My top pick is the EVGA GTX 960 FTW 4GB. My budget on the card is $230, and at the moment Newegg's price + rebate brings this card to $219.99. I am definitely getting nVidia so I can get the free MSG game, and the 960 4GB seems to be the best in my price range. I would like to get second and third opinions. I will be overclocking.
Games I intend to play. Does not necessarily need to be on max settings:
Skyrim
Diablo 3
MGS: The Phantom Pain
Batman: Arkham Knight
I would like to stream to twitch.
Furthermore, I am doing graphic design and video editing. The full Adobe CS6 Creative Suite, some open software such as Gimp and Inkscape, and game design in Unreal Engine 4 will be running on the system.
Finally I would like recommendations for a new case, and whether or not after market fans/cooling system would be best or if the stock case fans would be sufficient. I would like to keep case and fans together, and any other fun extras, under $150. In regards to the case please take a look at the position of the motherboards sata ports. Rather than facing out from the board they come from the side, facing the front of the case. This is difficult with my current case because the internal drive bays get in the way.
Thank you very much for your assistance.