Help me complete my build

[kunowbi]

Hello!

I'm currently looking to build a budget friendly rig that can play most game in the market right now.
Here's what I got:

CPU: AMD FX-6300
GPU: AMD R7-260x
Cooler: I'm thinking about getting CM evo 212
Mobo: (need suggestion)
PSU: (need suggestion)

I want to build it around that CPU and GPU. Here are the questions left:
Can evo 212 handle the cooling well when I plan to overclock?
How good will this perform in the recent games in the market?
How long will this build possible last before I need to upgrade again?

So guys, help me please. Need your insights..
Thanks!!

 

[lightcloud]

Motherboard: a 990 or 990FX chipset will do.
Power Supply: a minimum of 450W.

Yes the Cooler mAtsre Hyper can bring the temps down.

Well the build you have is looking to play current games at medium like Battlefield.

 

[i7Baby]

Mobo - AM3+, 970 chipset eg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131873 $90

PSU - minimum 450W eg Seasonic 520 $67 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093
or XFX 550 $70 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

The cooler will be OK

Performance - http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/06/23/asus_r7_260x_directcu_ii_oc_video_card_review/5#.VBJW-PmSx2E

 

[filippi]

This is my suggestion mate

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($106.02 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Merc Beta (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $653.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-11 22:13 EDT-0400

 

[kunowbi]

Will look into your suggested motherboards. I'm having difficulty in selecting motherboard because it's so complicated. I don't understand Sockets & chipsets. Well now, I know that I need a board with AM3+ and 970,990 Chipset. Thanks for the fast answers!!

 

[lightcloud]

Well the 970 will work but will require a BIOS update. But the 990 and 990FX don't require a BIOS update. I chose the 990 and 990FX to avoid the BIOS update. And anyways it isn't much of a price difference, maybe a few dollars extra.

 

[kunowbi]

Thanks, I'll take a look at it. Do you have a 2nd option for the GPU in the same price range so I can have 2nd choice?

 

[lightcloud]

Well it could be the GTX 750Ti. But it is slightly expensive. I would probably go with it to take advantage of Shadowplay to record games.

But the R7 260X is great for the budget.


http://www.game-debate.com/hardware/index.php?list=bestGPU