CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Xigmatek EP-CD903 61.2 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($12.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($72.91 @ Newegg) Memory: Kingston Predator Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($58.61 @ NCIX US) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.50 @ Outlet PC) Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Video Card ($124.99 @ Amazon) Case: NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.98 @ Newegg) Power Supply: CoolMax 400W ATX Power Supply ($22.98 @ Outlet PC) Total: $492.95 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-07 10:37 EDT-0400) http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1LTFJ Note: I am trying to get it at or below $500.
This is an APU build, no need for a graphics card. This has a better CPU cooler, I use it on my 8-core and it's amazing. You also need a CD drive for installing your OS, unless you get it online. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($134.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter) Motherboard: MSI FM2-A85XA-G43 ATX FM2 Motherboard ($72.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Kingston Predator Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($58.61 @ NCIX US) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($42.98 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Total: $494.53 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-08 16:11 EDT-0400)
Thanks for the suggestion! Do I need 430 watts? The estimated wattage was 210. Also I already have a CD drive.
I set it at 430 to leave some breathing room in case you ever want to buy a dedicated card, which I recommend in the future. If you're able to get the money for that quick, I'd wait until then and skip the APU, and get the Fx 6300 as you had suggested.
