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Building my first computer, opinions?

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#1 ·
I used PcPartPicker for the ease of compatibility between parts, and sharing the whole build

My friend put one of these together and me and a buddy did the other, they both have the same graphics card

Mostly it will be used for gaming, but im on a budget and cant really spend much more, Any opinions/ changes
if so, please let me know why, im new to this so id like to learn as much as i can before i start purchasing parts, and while ive done research, i still find other peoples personal experience to be extremely useful.

Build 1: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/L4jVmG
Build 2: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XGBBGX

Thanks in advance
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#2 ·
i would at least change the cpu cooler from the 212 to a silverstone ar01. its the same price+ its quieter and you'll get between 3-10c cooler temps over the 212.

i don't see a case in either of your builds? do you already have one?
 
#7 ·
Dont go with the build #1, it has a crappy processor. the x1xx line is the old school Bulldozer cores, and are at a disadvantage to the x3xx line of processors. That FX-6300 is better.

And if you take the 8GB of RAM from build 1, and move it to the build 2 you save even more money. Or it can be put to a stronger GPU, sine Id recommend moving up to a 760 since you want to do gaming. Even though it is light gaming on lower end engines, it is still nice to have a better card for the next couple years.
 
#8 ·
Of those two, I like Build 2 the best.
Even if you cant step up to a 760 or something like that, I saw a R7 265 on that site for $139. Would be a better choice than the 750ti IMO if you have to stay in that price range.
 
#10 ·
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nPxwyc
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nPxwyc/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.40 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $623.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-29 11:34 EDT-0400
 
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