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This is a new Gaming PC I'm ordering tomorrow. Rate 1 to 10. Any opinions matter so please feel free to comment and rate.

- CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
- CPU COOLER: Phanteks PH-TC12DX 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler
- MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
- MEMORY: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
- STORAGE: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
- VIDEO CARD: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card
- CASE: Antec Eleven Hundred ATX Full Tower Case
- PSU: Rosewill Hive 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
- OPTICAL DRIVE: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
- OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
- MONITOR: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor
- KEYBOARD/MICE: Logitech MK200 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse

Total: $1157.22

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Looks good man for a budget PC! Hope you like it when you get it.
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8-9. I might have changed one or two things very slightly but nothing at all major. Good build.
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Hops wrote Looks good man for a budget PC! Hope you like it when you get it.

I'm hoping I will too! Thanks
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A budget PC at over $1,000? I wouldn't call that a budget build.... But sounds good.
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Yeeaah I wouldn't consider this a budget build haha. From these components, I take it you'll be doing much more than just gaming?

    A good choice on the CPU; however, if gaming is all you're really after, I'd opt for a 6300 and save the cash. If you're into intense video editing/rendering and whatnot, stick with the 8350. Note that the 8320 is nearly identical to the 8350, except for the clock speed, and so the 8320 has close to a 20% better price/performance ratio (can't find the source to where I read this).

    If you're overclocking, that CPU cooler will do you good, but if you're not, the stock cooler will suffice. In my opinion, the Hyper 212 Evo has a better price/performance ratio, but whatever floats your boat.

    I've no feedback for Gigabyte boards, but if you're not overclocking, opt for a cheaper alternative.

    You can definitely find cheaper RAM, albeit sacrificing the 1866 frequency (which in reality shouldn't give you any noticeable differences).

    HDD prices are whatever these days. Not much to be said here.

    GPUs I have noticed are mostly just preference lol. 760 is a fine choice if you can find it for a reasonable price. I actually was deciding between a 760 and an AMD 7870 for a build not too long ago, but ultimately went with the 7870 since I got it for a great price.

    I'm not sure a full tower case is necessary, a mid tower with cable management would do you just fine for less cash. You may want to get extensions for some PSU connections though.

    The Rosewill Hive PSU is a solid choice for a PSU with top notch stability. It's ranked in the second brand tier (out of five) among the EggXpert community at NewEgg.

    Optical drive because why not, right? lol

    Peripherals and OS blah blah blah.

So, if you want to save some cash, then you definitely can sacrifice some parts. But, if you have the money and want your dream build, by all means nobody can stop you. Happy building!
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Personally I am an Nvidia "fanboy" I guess you could say so I would of went with the 680 2GB dedicated, but to each there own. Still a 10/10 build!

Remember to take care of it and you will get a good 4 years of gaming out of that powerful machine!
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uh how is that a budget build????? 1k on that pc? that is a beast pc dude omfg I wish I had that! that will run all games amazingly
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7.

No SSD.

Go with 8320 - same processor really just with a lower clock speed (which can be eliminated by overclocking).

Newer PSUs on the market that are better (80 plus gold).

Do you NEED 1866 memory? 1600 is fine for most people. If it's only like 5 bucks more then why not. 20 more? No need. You wouldn't notice a difference.
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