First Build - Basic Gamer

Are you able to quote which one, because im pretty sure all the Amd builds people made were 8320.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($127.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4G:cool: DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $721.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-13 08:41 EST-0500)

Can even switch out the motherboard for a slightly lower priced one, however dont go too budget especially with an 8core cpu
my choice. But they're both good, its just the 'card on this one is better I think.
 
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you can.
there's an option to install games to a different drive

"Steam installs to the following folder by default:
C:\Program Files\Steam
Files for games installed on Steam are stored in the following folder:
C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\
During the installation of Steam, you have the option to install Steam to a location other than the default. Since Steam relies on the game files residing in the SteamApps folder, your game files will go to whatever folder you have Steam installed in. The game files must be in the SteamApps folder in order to function.

Moving Your Steam Installation
Warning:
It is highly recommended that you create a backup of your SteamApps folder before attempting this process. Neglecting to do so may result in a loss of all of your game content should something go wrong.
If you're low on space on the drive you have Steam installed, you can move the Steam folder to a different location. Here's an example of how to move the Steam installation between two hard drives:
Log out and exit Steam
Navigate to the folder where Steam is installed (by default: C:\Program Files\Steam\)
Delete all of the files and folders except the SteamApps folder and Steam.exe
Cut and paste your Steam folder to the new location, for example: D:\Games\Steam\
Launch Steam
Steam will briefly update and then you will be ready to play
All future game content will be downloaded to the new folder D:\Games\Steam\Steamapps\"

Hmm not my preferred option to be sure :)
 
Don't bother with moving your steam installation over. You can install the games on a different hard drive by simply choosing it from the drop down menu when you choose to install a game. The only game/app I've had issues with being on a separate hard drive is benchmarking software. I have 90% of my steam games on my 2tb mec drive.
 
Cruel, Are you able to help me? which of the AMD builds people told me, which one is the best?

Jesus, look I told you which one would be best already. The GPU in that build is the strongest thus best framerate.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($127.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4G:cool: DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $721.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-13 08:41 EST-0500)
 
good job saying that now. no, they most likely don't. if they do it'll cost a lot. look at local sites for the same parts

I'm new man :C I'm trying my hardest haha, i tried on Pccasegear.com but the same build comes up to $900 not including shipping :/
 
i asked him in my first post..
glad he ignored that

:banghead:

Its alot more expensive in Australia as well. urgh. We're now going to have to scale down the cpu and the gpu.

-edit- yeahhhh can't even fit a 650ti and an a8 in under budget.
 
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