Fatback
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Hey CF family I need some help. I will be upgrading my desktop within the next 2 weeks and I could use some guidance. I'm a little out of tune with the new hardware. I know enough to pick compatible components and make a working system but I don't really have any knowledge about the current line of CPU's, and GPU's
I was trying to do this myself but after days of research I'm just tired and have a headache. I've put together a build so I will see what you guys think about it and see how I did.
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3
CPU: AMD FX-6300
RAM: G.SKILL AEGIS 8GB (2 x 4GB)
SSD: Kingston V300 Series 120GB Might spring for a 240gb
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
So that's where I am now. I'm not sure about the RAM it will probably be changed. This build will primarily be used for photo editing and Watching Movies via my TV. I will probably get a GPU as well but that will be in another month or two. I'm thinking an R7 250 since I don't game. Also going to pick up a sound card since the mobo doesn't do 7.1 which I need.
My budget is $400(Though the cheaper the better unless it's worth the extra) and that includes the Mobo, CPU+cooler, SSD, RAM, and Sound Card. I will be reusing my Case, PSU, and a few of my HDD's.
Any advice is welcome.
I was trying to do this myself but after days of research I'm just tired and have a headache. I've put together a build so I will see what you guys think about it and see how I did.
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3
CPU: AMD FX-6300
RAM: G.SKILL AEGIS 8GB (2 x 4GB)
SSD: Kingston V300 Series 120GB Might spring for a 240gb
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
So that's where I am now. I'm not sure about the RAM it will probably be changed. This build will primarily be used for photo editing and Watching Movies via my TV. I will probably get a GPU as well but that will be in another month or two. I'm thinking an R7 250 since I don't game. Also going to pick up a sound card since the mobo doesn't do 7.1 which I need.
My budget is $400(Though the cheaper the better unless it's worth the extra) and that includes the Mobo, CPU+cooler, SSD, RAM, and Sound Card. I will be reusing my Case, PSU, and a few of my HDD's.
Any advice is welcome.
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