My AMD FX 6300 Build

[hasswell]

What can you say about my build?
I'm planning to use this for Gaming (Dota 2, NBA 2k15 or will try to play bf4) and some light photo/video editing and rendering. (PS6, Autocad, 3ds Max)
Any suggestions on how to save a little on the price?

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/rappar/saved/8MJp99

Thanks,

BTW im planning to buy this on XMAS

 

[JamesHeller]

- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127832
go for this one

 

[hasswell]

i thought of that. do you think it's better than r9 280x?

 

[EasyLover]

Made some changes for you based on your stated requirements. Check this build.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($173.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($40.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($339.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $838.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-11 02:15 EDT-0400

 

[Shamar Holtz]

Made some changes for you based on your stated requirements. Check this build.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($173.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($40.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($339.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $838.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-11 02:15 EDT-0400

Would go with this build. If you want to spend a little less money on the gpu then grab a 280x. You'll be able to max out bf4 with the 970 or the 280x.

Also you should get 2 sticks of RAM rather than 1

 

[hasswell]

Thank you for that build. i guess my MB is too pricey.. ehehe...

I think im gonna go for your build.. thanks

 

[EasyLover]

Glad to assist.

 

[Shamar Holtz]

MOBOs usually start around $44

 

[hasswell]

the reason why i choose the 1 stick ram is for future upgrade. i want to make it 8gb.

i guess the gtx 970 is much cheaper than the 280x.

gtx 970 = 349.99
280x = 367.98

 

[Shamar Holtz]

No....The 280x is about $50 cheaper

280x: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125490&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Desktop+Graphics+Cards-_-N82E16814125490&gclid=Cj0KEQjwh96hBRCnsefbvZrKrpcBEiQAF7oMdAYB96QI8rxr3nb_xgy7sYqK0V57uNcPpqrU_6bKWBcaAg3G8P8HAQ

gtx 970: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125685&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Desktop+Graphics+Cards-_-N82E16814125685&gclid=Cj0KEQjwh96hBRCnsefbvZrKrpcBEiQAF7oMdEmuxeLQvMg1RCLJbKo81crcK_IzSpUgmIHpIMYtffoaAqXR8P8HAQ

 

[EasyLover]

Stick with 970 and enjoy the excellent performance. I picked you point of future upgrade and that is why did not change the RAM.

 

[Shamar Holtz]

Waait! But y say the 970 is cheaper??? EasyLover is right, go with the 970, But why say the 970 would be cheaper? are you not in the US?

 

[EasyLover]

This can't be ascertained without knowing the exact model of 280x OP has checked.

 

[hasswell]

im from Philippines

sapphire r9 280x toxic is 357.98
msi gtx 970 gaming 4g is 349.99

 

[EasyLover]

toxic editions are expensive.