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Thank you, SRL users who helped me all the way with setting up a PC build.

It was my first ever custom pc and everyone answered my questions. I'm currently on my machine and it's amazing. I had no broken computer parts. Installation was smooth and everything was fun to set up. If you want to set up a PC for yourself and need a case, I wouldn't get an Antec 300. Its nice, but it's quality is low. You might as well spend an extra $20-30 for a better case. This case has no real cable management support, but its airflow is nice. It's also pretty cheap material. My case came with broken front panel audio and mic ports (I could RMA it or request a new front panel assembly). I haven't really messed with too much yet, and I don't plan to.

My Build:
Motherboard - GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3 AM3+
CPU - AMD FX-6100 hex-core 3.3 GHz with stockfan - do not plan to overclock
GPU - GIGABYTE Radeon HD 6850 - idles at 38C
RAM - Corsair XMS3 Dual Channel 8GB kit
PSU - Rosewill 600W (non modular)
HDD - Seagate 1Tb 7200RPM
CD/Optical Drive - Burner/Reader by ASUS
Case - Antec Three Hundred Illusion

Cool PC. I believe HD Radeon 6850 is said to have one of the best bang for your buck performances, at least for good graphic cards. What did all of this cost you? Bought in the US?

How's that cpu for gaming? Also, nice build :), it's a great feeling building your own PC eh?

I built my own Pc and the the sound of the start up beep felt amazing.