Xmas 2013 Build!

[Duelix]

Hey guys, Im planning ton doing a build in the next few weeks. How do you think this looks?

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Duelix/saved/3cU2

I'm using it for gaming, video editing, and possibly music design. (Might add a shnazzy sound card for that later on.)

I'm working off of an old iMac with an Intel Core 2 duo (3.0 Ghz), 8 gigs of ram, and Intel HD graphics 3000. I got it refurbished back in 2006 for something like $600, it was a solid deal. This is going to be a huge upgrade for me.

Also, I've got a tight budget, around $850 or so.

If you don't like this setup, do you think that you could put together a list with your preferred parts?

I don't want crossfire or over clocking.
I need a keyboard, mouse, wireless card, a monitor, and a copy of Windows.

Thanks and happy holidays! 😀

 

[Jameson Clark]

Only thing I could personally say is that it is better to use 2x4gb sticks of ram vs 1 8gb stick

 

[envy14tpe]

Spend an extra $5 and get the 300R case. It is much better and runs much cooler. Also, $5 more for dual channel RAM and 1866. PSU, get a Corsair modular PSU. You'll be glad you did. Lastly, if possible, get a 8320 instead. The fx-6300 isn't good unless it is overclocked. Compare a non overclocked fx-6300 to a i3 and you'll see what I mean.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2o42n
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill N600PCE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($126.50 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($12.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $871.38

 

[deadlyghost]

Change your RAM... Get a Dual Channel RAM... If you are getting a RAM always get dual channel or two of same stick... like (2x 4GB) (2x 8GB) (4x 4GB) etc..
And I would also suggest you Corsair Carbide 400R case...

As far as I saw your build I see that you are not buying a CPU cooler.... are you? For CPU Cooler I would suggest Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo...
Operating System :I prefer Windows 8...