$650 Gaming PC Build Pointers

MCV430

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Hello Everyone,

I'm looking to build a new PC and would like some feedback on the parts I chose to use. My budget as listed above is $650, but I'll go as high as $675 if it's needed. I'll only be using one 1920x1080 monitor, and I'll only be using one GPU. As far as OC'ing goes I don't have much experience with it, and it isn't really something I "need" to be able to do. I mainly play WoW, SWTOR, D3, SC2 to name a few. I put together three builds one consisting of an i5 4330, the others consisting of an FX 6300, and FX 8320. The systems are essentially the same, just with different CPU/MoBo. Which build would be the best overall gaming pc?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1JS6O - i5 Build


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1JTAB - FX 6300 Build


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1JVy2 - FX 8320 Build
 

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.97 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $652.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-02 12:30 EDT-0400)