Is my first PC build going to work out?

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Forty2112

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The title asks my question, I have no experience with building PCs, so this is my first time making one and there will be mistakes.

The purpose of this PC is for extreme gaming, and because I had no experience, the build itself might be overkill. Please tell me what to change in my future PC.

Processor: AMD A8 5600K
Motherboard: ASROCK FM2A85X EXTREME4-M
GPU: ASUS GTX650 1GB GDDR5 128BIT (GTX650-E-1GD5)
HDD: WESTERN DIGITAL 500GB
SDD: Samsung 120GB 840 EVO SSD
RAM: GSKILL RIPJAWSX 4GBX2 1600MHZ
Optical Drive: ASUS 24BST SATA (This is optional)
Chassis: THERMALTAKE VERSA G2 BLACK
PSU: FSP AURUM 700 80+GOLD SLI 700W
Sound Card: ASUS XONAR DGX 5.1 PCI E
Expansion Card: ZALMAN ZM-PC302 PCI-E USB 3.0 (Again, Optional.)
Front, Side and Bottom Fans: BITFENIX SPECTRE 120MM LED GREEN
Top and Rear exhaust fans:BITFENIX SPECTRE 120MM LED WHT

If there are any mistakes in this build, please tell me and suggest a replacement of it.
And, if you are going to suggest a replacement, can you please put it in Phil. Peso?

Thank you for reading.
 
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itixmix

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I am assuming that you are on a budget, I wouldnt use "extreme gaming" to describe those specs
I would replace the folllowing components, because this will not last you long in terms of gaming

(if you are on a budget, throw away the ssd)

CPU: AMD FX 6350
GPU: AMD R9 280x or R9 290
MOBO: Asus M5a99FX PR0 R2.0

Still not extreme but that is slightly more future proof than you build
 
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For "extreme gaming," this is much better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus A88X-PRO ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($117.19 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($83.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.69 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($183.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master RC-912-KKN4 ATX Mid Tower Case ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 43.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($8.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 43.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($7.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $771.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-02 20:04 EST-0500)

Or about 34291.54 Pesos
 
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Tradesman1

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Not sure why going with an APU when getting a discrete GPU, look to the 6350 or other AM3+ CPU and prob an Asus AM3+ mobo like the EVO or lesser mobo... Best thing going for the APUs are their on-board GPU, they don't have a ton of CPU type power
 
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Forty2112

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Okay, umm, what games will my rig can play? I assumed it was powerful enough to play BF4...
Besides, the parts was taken from a single store...

Anyway, thank you for the replies, I am looking forward for more suggestions.

And, no, I'm not on budget.

EDIT: Umm, where can I find those parts, AMD-FX? They don't show up at the store I'm looking in.
So far, the only parts that have appeared are the Processor.
 
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Oh, no budget then? ;)

This'd work then:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($274.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($83.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate SuperSpeed HDD 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($327.95 @ B&H)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AC68 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($158.86 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($137.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1521.70
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-02 21:02 EST-0500)

Or 67631.96 Pesos.
 
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Tradesman1

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As mentioned APU aren't real strong on the computing end, their big appeal is more that it's a Combination of CPU and GPU, though neither is real strong, but with both ingrained in the APU there is no need to buy a discrete GPU. For gaming and especially higher end gaming be best to go with a true CPU (if AMD somewhere between 6350-8350) else if INtel there's many but tops is sort of 4670K. Then about 8GB of DRAM and a decent to good to very good GPU
 
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itixmix

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you current build will run all games, but not at good looking graphics, you wont max
graphical settings for most games at 1080p or higher resolutions!

If you arent on a budget then ditch AMD and go for an intel & nvidia combo.

With this, you can play anything!

CPU: i5 4670k
GPU: GTX 780 (MSI/ASUS)
RAM: 8gb corsair vengeance pro series
MOBO: Asus z87-PRO
HDD: SEAGATE BARRACUDA 1TB
SSD: Samsung 120GB 840 EVO SSD
OPTICAL DRIVE: LiteOn iHAS124 (lol)
CASE: Fractal Design Define R4 ;) (ANY ATX CASE)
PSU: Corsair RM Series RM850
 
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Forty2112

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Whoa, guys, slow down, AMD, do you think my budget is THAT high? I can only buy a rig in the price range of 40k below. And Peripherals... I'm broke.

If anyone here knows where to buy any parts in Philippines, can you please tell me? The only store I know is PC Express.

EDIT: What parts should I change?
 
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-_- I did ask if you were on a budget or not and your answer was "I am not on a budget" :p
This is similar to the one you provided us but will ensure you can actually play games.

For peripherals just grab anything you see that fits your budget

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K
GPU: Radeon HD 7870
MOBO: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35
SSD: you are on a budget
RAM: GSKILL RIPJAWSX 4GBX2
PSU: Corsiar CXM 430
CASE: NZXT Source 210
HDD: WESTERN DIGITAL 500GB
No need for sound card,
 
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Change your CPU, GPU, MOBO
 
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Forty2112

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Alright, what about this?

CPU: AMD A10-5800K
Processor: GIGABYTE GA-F2A85X-UP4
GPU: MSI GTX650 1G DDR5 128 BIT (N650 PE 1GD5/OC)
HDD: SEAGATE 1TB 7200RPM 3.5" SATA (ST1000DM003)
SDD: None.
RAM: GSKILL RIPJAWSX 4GBX2 1600MHZ
Optical Drive: None.
PSU: ANTEC HCG-900 900W 80+BRONZE SLI
Sound Card: None.
Expansion Card: None.
Chassis: THERMALTAKE VERSA G2 BLACK

Actually, AMD's part list would have worked, if only I know where to find them. Itixmix's is good too, but, same as AMD's, I can't find it.
 
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itixmix

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Cant you buy from amazon or a similar website?
 
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Forty2112

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Geez, alright, I'm going to build it now, thanks for the replies.

Especially you, AMD, I'm basing my build on this first one you suggested.
By the way, do I have to click that "Pick as the solution" button, or it's not important?
 
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