hello, this is cdstommyleejones0805.
This is my build:
CPU: FX-8300
CPU Cooler: Silverstone NT06 Evolution
Mainboard: ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0
HDD: WD Caviar Blue 500GB
RAM: Samsung DDR3 4G PC3-12800 (X2)
VGA: MSI Geforce GTX 660 OC D5 Twin Frozr 3
PSU: Corsair CX500
Is this a fine build for gaming? Should I upgrade the CPU to FX-8350? Can FX-8300 be competitive to the i5 3570? Is Silverstone NT06 Evolution a good cooler? If there is a better fanless CPU cooler that is under 55 dollars, please tell me.
For $55, I would get a Phantek PH-TC12DX. It will handle a solid 4.6gHz OC with fans, and definitely a 4.2gHz. The 8350 is very competitive, when compared to the 3570k.
This Gaming Rig will be fine to plays games on high settings but not max settings.
Get a Arctic pro 13 is cheap and does very well cooling my 8320 overclocked to 4.6, my min temp is 17 and max is 50.
The Asrock wont be very good for long term overclocking due to the power phases.
Plus you might want to change the power supply to a 600w as i think 500w is cutting it close.