Is my ~$500 budget gaming computer good?

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AmmoScar

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This summer, I intend on building my first computer and I was curious on your opinion on how good this computer is and what I could improve on. My budget is ~$500. Thanks!

CPU/Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1352908

GPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202023

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231468

Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769

Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146084

Random Parts for building:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186062
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16899261005
 
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exodasius

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Use PCpartpicker mate! It scans many, many online stores, and finds the best deals :) (an example is the BitFenix prod case. Newegg: $100- somewhere else I can't recall: $60)
Get the FX-8320 for $10 cheaper.
For the RAM, grab Axevir Budget series 8GB instead for $40 cheaper (you'll see why later). It's only one stick, but I'll be doing good by changing your GPU to a 7850 2GB for $160 instead :) The GPU is way more important in games then RAM. Just change the RAM later for cheaper, or grab another 8GB stick to stop the slight latency (and OC the ram for higher speeds)
For the case, there is a much better case from Corsair (200R) for the same price :)
I forget which store it is (check PCpartpicker for this), but get yourself a 1TB HDD from Seagate or West Digital for the same price.
You won't need the After Market cooler unless you'd like to OC (AMDs stock coolers are plenty good enough)
I can't really speak for anti static straps, but if you don't trust yourself to remember to destatic yourself; grab them :)

It's a good first attempt though. My first attempt on the same budget ended up MUCH worse xD Thankfully I didn't go with it :)
I'll put the build for you on pcpartpicker quickly :)
 
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exodasius

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Avexir Budget Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $537.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-05 20:42 EDT-0400)

Here you go :) I'm a little over budget, but if you want to stay right on it, just change the GPU to a 1GB model.
 
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CPU and motherboard aren't compatible, and the memory is crappy.
 
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exodasius

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Thank you captain obvious, for stating what I already said about the memory in, oh so kind words.
Back to seriousness, read the whole post before acting all wise, because I clearly stated that "Just change the RAM later for cheaper, or grab another 8GB stick to stop the slight latency (and OC the ram for higher speeds)".
Although, I don't get how the CPU and the mobo aren't compatible. After all, it is a mobo designed for the FX line up, it can support the TDP the 8320 utilises, and it is an AM3+.
 
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AmmoScar

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Thanks for all of your replies! :)
 
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