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xDustyx
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Hey guys i need your Help !
i could buy a used Computer with following specs for 457 USD
I would Need to buy a GPU i know. All the parts a year old and in good condition.
I would use the build for gaming and some Rendering. I know the CPU isent the best for Rendering. But would it be a good build with like a GTX960 ?

CPU: AMD FX-8350 8x4GHz
MB: Asus M5A99x Evo
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 Watercooler
RAM: 2x4GB Corsair DDR3 2000MHz
PSU: BeQuit Pure Power 530W
SSD: Samsung Evo 840 250GB
Drive: LG CD/DVD Burner
Case: NZXT Phantom 410
HDD: 1TB Samsung 7200 rpm
Soundcard. C-Media
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I would if it's in good shape. I don't think $460 would get you better new parts.

The 280X is faster than the 960 and only slightly more expensive, so I would suggest it instead. The lower power consumption of the 960 is not important here.

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r00t wrote I would if it's in good shape. I don't think $460 would get you better new parts.

The 280X is faster than the 960 and only slightly more expensive, so I would suggest it instead. The lower power consumption of the 960 is not important here.

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Alrighty thanks for the advice !
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