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Looking for help on upgrading 1st desktop build
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barkley800
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I was looking to upgrade my mobo/cpu from a asus a88x-pro mobo with a fm2 amd A10 6800K apu to an am3+ mobo and cpu for around $200 USD limit around $300. Any help would be greatly appreciated some other specs just in case someone would think something else should be replaced. Originally I was building cheaper and using a different case,mobo but the mobo came dead and I waited longer and ended up with the case and mobo as a birthday present. Sorry if the post is messy and thanks for any help.
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8gb ram Hyperx ddr3 1600(Looking around I saw the most needed was 8gb for gaming)
Msi GTX 760 2gb(got this for Christmas) [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Corsair CX600M 600 watts [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
As for the upgrades parts I found this for a [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] and [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
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This is what I would get - [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

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why a new power supply sorry just curious?
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The powersupply you have right now is garbage.

Have a read - [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
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Thank you for posting the that.
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The majority(if not, all) of the CX line up are CWT OEM which are horrible. New PSU is definitely recommended.

If you can spend just over $300 after rebates, you could get an SSD as well, if you don't already have one;
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Otherwise, SLI's suggestion is good.
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