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Alrighty then. SO my last post I got so much helpful feedback, and I thank all of you that contributed to helping me, but after that, I wanted to look into changing some of those parts. So I completly mangled my parts list and here is the new list ----> http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1fsIU <------ So I'm not planning on over-clocking right away, but I am thinking that I might change my mind in the future, so I want to be able to over-clock my CPU with a Mobo that can handle it. I don't know that much about Mobo's so Iwas wondering if someone could take a look and recommend anything that they would change. My budget is around $800.00 and I live in the USA.

Thank You,

             Tucker

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Just under $800. The only reason i chose the 750 watt was because its on sale for the same as the 550w. It has alot of headroom for OC later on as you wanted.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ft0g

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Tweaked a few items to get you a better gaming system, IMHO:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1fwXa
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1fwXa/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1fwXa/benchmarks/

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1fx3o
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1fx3o/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1fx3o/benchmarks/

  • CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
  • CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
  • Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($139.18 @ Amazon) 
  • Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg) 
  • Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
  • Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg) 
  • Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
  • Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
  • Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ NCIX US) 
  • Total: $795.10

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-11 10:33 EDT-0400)

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Or if you want 8 core happiness:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1fx7Z
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1fx7Z/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1fx7Z/benchmarks/

  • CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg) 
  • CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
  • Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($139.18 @ Amazon) 
  • Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg) 
  • Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
  • Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg) 
  • Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
  • Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($43.00 @ Newegg) 
  • Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ NCIX US) 
  • Total: $798.11

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-11 10:39 EDT-0400)

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@Lunyone For the first build you suggested, wont the FX-6300 bottleneck the GTX 760?

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No I don't think so, especially if you do some slight OC'ing (which is pretty easy to do). It's up to you, but having a 990FX based mobo will possibly give you more upgrade paths than a 970 based mobo (at least that is what rumors say). I also added a aftermarket CPU HSF to that build to allow cooling running or more room to OC the CPU, if that is what you want to do.