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My Soon-To-Be Build #1
So pretty soon I'm gunna be building myself a (relatively) budget gaming PC.
I'll be using it for the general things; gaming, photo/video editing, browsing, multi-tasking, etc.

This is what I've got planed so far.
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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (£87.96 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£23.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£69.20 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£45.01 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Sandisk 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£64.94 @ Scan.co.uk)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£48.85 @ Scan.co.uk)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card (£147.50 @ Amazon UK)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN781ND 802.11b/g/n PCI Wi-Fi Adapter (£9.32 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 ATX Mid Tower Case (£71.40 @ Amazon UK)
Case Fan: Thermaltake AF0032 70.2 CFM 120mm Fan (£7.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case Fan: Thermaltake AF0032 70.2 CFM 120mm Fan (£7.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case Fan: Thermaltake AF0032 70.2 CFM 120mm Fan (£7.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply (£57.56 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£12.94 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£71.64 @ Scan.co.uk)
Monitor: Hannspree HE225DPB 21.5" Monitor (£88.48 @ Amazon UK)
Other: Premium HDMI to DVI Cable Gold 2 Metre
Total: £834.36
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-04 15:01 BST+0100)

What do you guys think? I need opinions.

EDIT: Updated the PSU as I wanted at least a semi-modular power supply for as much cable-management options as possible. It's a little bit more expensive but worth it, I think.

~Schizo
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RE: My Soon-To-Be Build #2
Don't go cheap on your network adapter and I'd recommend at least a corsair h60 for your build. Also HMDI to DVI has the same exact quality as just regular DVI so I'd recommend just getting a regular DVI cable.

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RE: My Soon-To-Be Build #3
(09-04-2013, 04:05 PM)Heaven Wrote: Don't go cheap on your network adapter and I'd recommend at least a corsair h60 for your build. Also HMDI to DVI has the same exact quality as just regular DVI so I'd recommend just getting a regular DVI cable.

I can't afford to go too far over £800 so, since the network adapter had good reviews I chose that.

I would agree about the h60 but for what I need it is overkill.
The h60 is more expensive and out of my price-range. I'm not going to be overclocking and this is my first build so I don't want to be messing with water-cooling just yet, closed-loop or not.
As the 212 EVO had descent reviews I opted for that as it will fit my needs.
Although I think the CPU-cooler will be one of the first things I upgrade.

I'm also going to be using this monitor as a switch-to for my PS3 and as the PS3 has no DVI output a HDMI-DVI cable is required.
I reserve the right to change my opinion at a moments notice.

Those who amuse me get an imaginary piece of cheese.

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RE: My Soon-To-Be Build #4
Corsair CX series are thought to be unreliable, even though I have CX 600 myself with no problems.
1866Mhz RAM is not needed and has barely any difference in performance. 16GB 1333Mhz or 1600Mhz would be better so it is a win win.

If you are not overclocking, aftermarket cooling is not a necessity but always good to have!

Case is a bit expensive, you should check out Zalman Z9 or Z11.

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RE: My Soon-To-Be Build #5
Seems like a good bulid, I'd find a cheaper case if you on a budget though.
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RE: My Soon-To-Be Build #6
Seemsl like it needed cooling hence your 3 fans, did the case not come with fans, I guess it's not a problem, how did the build go? If you've got it yet.
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RE: My Soon-To-Be Build #7
Sounds cool, I prefer watercooling, it lets me overclock my CPU more.

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RE: My Soon-To-Be Build #8
Damn, £900.

I'm currently building a BTC Mining rig for about £500 that'll make me $10 a day.
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