Help finalizing another budget build AMD FX-6350

[antimagiclotion]

I just love the arma 2 mod, DayZ; however, my current set up fails to provide an enjoyable gaming experience. Since this game is extremely CPU intensive, my old 6600 2.4GHz duo core has got to go. I will eventually replace my 2x 9800 gt's(SLI) and my hard drive.

I just need help finalizing my purchase.
I have around $280 to spend on a new mbo, CPU, and ram.
I've decided to get the AMD FX-6350.
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Now aside from the stock core speed and the slight increase in power consumption, is there any significant difference between the AMD FX-6300 and the 6350? Considering they're the same price, wouldn't it be logical to go with the 6350?(assuming the increased power consumption doesn't bother me) Eventually I will be overclocking my CPU, but I plan on waiting a couple months.

As for the motherboard, the MSI 970A-G46 looks promising.

For the memory, I was thinking on going with the G.Skill brand as they have a lot of positive reviews.
G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR
DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900)
Timing 9-10-9-28
Cas Latency 9
Voltage 1.5V
Will be running all this on Win 7 OS. Is there anything wrong with this set up? Also, if you have any other suggestions or ideas please let me know. I want to get this set up cleared so I can go ahead and make the purchase. 😀

 

[cmi86]

Alright sweet. Once again you're awesome. I've decided to go with the 6300 instead of the 6350 as people report better overclocking results with air alone. Although, this is enticing
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Ya the reason you have found that the 6300 is better is because it and the 6350 are essentially the same chip. Only difference is the 6300 has a lower wattage rating meaning it runs cooler so it will clock higher before hitting a thermal wall and also it has a lower stock clock speed which increases the total overclock amount.

6300 Stock 3.5 OC'd to 4.5= +1Ghz
6350 Stock 3.9 OC'd to 4.5= +600Mhz

In regards to that article I am inclined to agree with the folks in the forum. Most likely custom RCM, CPU only on 1 module (2 cores) and it's probably a suicide run. Whatever it is it's definitely not an every day usable overclock.

 

[antimagiclotion]

It's hard to select a best answer with all my redundant questions lol

 

[cmi86]

It's hard to select a best answer with all my redundant questions lol

Hey man I'm glad I could help ya out with your new rig. Have fun with the build and enjoy your new machine. If you ever want some tips overclocking the FX feel free to PM me whenever, later.