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I think the case is too small, newegg have a lot of case on sale for black friday. Which case do you think I should change this to, its a mini case.

Also what would you change for this build? I am mainly using this for streaming, playing league of legends, recording league of legends, and editing through sony vegas. I also will be getting 3 monitors.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($84.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander G41 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $441.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 01:40 EST-0500

You can choose between the r9 280 and r9 270x cuz Powercolour is obviously not as good as MSI but the card itself should be better than the r9 270x
 
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HUGE amount of rebates.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $496.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 12:47 EST-0500
 
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the 8350 is now 140 bucks now, but i want the 8320 which is 100 dollars. Just dropped. What would I need to change if I get the 8320?

What should I change my case to, what would you recommend? The case is too small I think. Also would you prefer a better graphic card and would it support 3 monitors?
 
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The 8350 is just the overclocked version of 8320 you can definitely achieve it with the CM cooler and you mean the thermaltaks G41 case? I thought it was pretty nice :3 for 3 monitors I think you need at least 4GB of vram... Maybe the gtx 970 at the very least

Edit: you can always go for the r9 290 which can probably play league on triple monitors without a problem and it's cheaper but I think you'll have to get more watts for psu
 
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can you do a build for me with the 8320, I just bought the 8320.
 
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One monitor is for gaming and streaming. One monitor is for my streaming chat, and the last one is for information. But I might just start out with 1 or 2 first
 
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I still prefer my build. Better Motherboard with good VRM.

Rummaged around and found a better GPU

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $496.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 13:18 EST-0500
 
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what is the difference between:

G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
and
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
 
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I think I will go with your build but changing the cooler to 212 evo. TY. The other guy said your build is nice. Anything I should hold out on to go on sale? Or the pieces you picked is unlikely to go on sale? I just bought the 8320 on amazon but they charged me 10 dollar for taxes. WTF
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $411.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 13:45 EST-0500


The non-rebate deal version is $534.42, so a lot of things are already on sale.
 
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Thanks for your help, this is going to be my first computer build!!! The graphic card will be annoying with it sound but seem like a good price. What would you say would be the hardest in building it? Oh and also how do you put the pc part list on this forum. Instead of putting a link up like me?
 
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If you look in the top right of PCpartpicker by REMOVE ALL there's an EXPORT/MARKUP button.

Here's the link to my current Build Log. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2328703/build-log-mini-itx-middle-school.html

Work slowly, read the manuals, don't be afraid of making small mistakes.

Perhaps do your own build log, post photos, and ask for help or clarification as you go. Lots of people will want to offer advice. Working out in what order and how to route the cables is most challenging for me. I usually have to rework them several times.
 
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So i got the motherboard you recommended. But idk where to put in the cables. Can you help me.

Also do i have to clean thw thermal paste? Also the ram would not clip in, is that okay. I don't think it would fall out
 
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I am here!
I'm happy to help. You may need to post photos to guide me. Do you know how to do that? I strongly recommend that you start an new discussion topic titled

[Build log] info about your system


like mine here. Post your pcpartpicker configuration and your photos. That way other people can follow the log and learn form us.

Can you post a photo of what you need?

If not, get a photo and upload it to a site like tinypic
Copy the tinypic URL for the photo.
use the syntax (img) tinypicurl (/img) to put it in your post, except that you need to use this [ not (

Let's do one thing at a time.

With the RAM you need to:
1. pull to the side the two plastic clips that will hold the Ram in place
2. make sure ram stick is aligned so that the slot in the bottom matches the key in the motherboard.
3. push the ram stick into place with moderate and steady force as the plastic clips will automatically shut and lock it in place as it is seated.

Let me know when this works or ask more questions. When you start a build log, I will copy this information into it.

 
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