So, Christmas is coming up, and I being the scrub monkey I am, require assistance. I was wondering if you guys could give me some tips on this build I am planning as it is my first. It is for some 1080p gaming and web browsing. I am trying to keep it under $600. I live in the U.S and don't care about aesthetics. Anyway, here are the parts:
CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($70.19 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-T4-18PK-R1 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI A78M-E35 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($123.98 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.68 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $570.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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