Noob flavored first gaming build on a budget - HELP

theepurplemage

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Feb 22, 2013
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10,510
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week or next

Budget Range: ~500 before rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, the net, music

Are you buying a monitor: No

Parts to Upgrade: none

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg or amazon

Location: flagstaff, az, USA

Parts Preferences: cheap and effective

Overclocking: maybe, but not necessary

SLI or Crossfire: not important, but if you recommend it....

Your Monitor Resolution: dunno, whatever works

Additional Comments: trying to play minecraft at higher settings and eventually other games

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: my current computer is crap. it was gifted to me. and i got my tax return.



here's my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/F9Ic

i'm using my old DVD burner, monitor, mouse, keyboard, and OS.


is this build legitimate, compatible, and maxed out for the price?
also, i'm a total noob and this will be my first NEW 'puter. do i need to buy cables and whatnot for the mobo and everything? does this all come with the product?
 
Naw mate you don't need the A10. This'd be a lot better

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $509.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-22 04:21 EST-0500)