http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Damraurj28/saved/1vem

What do you guys think? Wanted to stay around $800, but couldn't resist the 7870, and I know the cpu could be upgraded to an 8 core and the mobo up a notch, but I don't really have the funds to do so, so this is what I came up with.

Windows can be acquired by other means.
7870 XT >
Diff cheaper monitor


Check my sig out.

Not a bad build....only thing I would change is get the ASUS M5A99X motherboard instead.

Thanks for the input, I'll check em out

Ok I changed a few things, since I can just get a windows cd key from someone, and go snag my parents disc to install to save me money, I actually dropped the price a bit and changed to the recommended motherboard above, and now I'm almost debating this:

How big of a upgrade would be it to take out my cpu and get the 8320 or 8350 8 core? Which one and why or am I fine with the 6 core?

I just want the best performance to last a few years and if its only $40 more and 100% worth it, might as well do it right the first time

This post was edited by Chillin on Apr 22 2013 05:29pm

the build seems perfectly fine to me

cheaper monitors
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-etwg5hpb01
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-etws0hpa01

cheaper ram
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls2k4g3d1609es2lx0

This post was edited by NewKID on Apr 22 2013 05:20pm

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/SoZH

3 or 4 dollars more

Much better cpu
Better case
Semi Modular PSU
Rest same performance

case + ram : http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1259914
i'd spend an extra 5$ to get a modular psu if i could : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182131

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Damraurj28/saved/1vem

updated, and will use parents windows disc, but my own cd key to install windows to save money

what do you think now? Mobo + Psu good?

the original mobo you had was fine.
only difference is that with the 990fx chipset you can crossfire or sli if you want to, but your psu wouldn't even provide enough power in the first place.
/e get the case + ram combo i posted ...

This post was edited by dolarsignzeroxeighty on Apr 22 2013 06:00pm

ok went back to my original mobo then, bcus yeh im not goin to be crossfiring

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Damraurj28/saved/1vem