Thoughts on this pc build appreciated

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.96 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($62.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $560.42
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-27 00:51 EST-0500)

Better quality motherboard, case, and psu.
Cheaper gpu, same performance.
Tons cheaper.
 

zcheese

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I was looking through the build and it didn't include a sound card, is it necessary? Also there was no networking adapter and I want to be able to connect wireless. Could you link me to a cheap compatible networking adapter. Thanks for the build though, it was a lot cheaper.
 

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