Need advice/opinions on my build!

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Ace0fClubs0001

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Okay guys, so after months of correlating between Intel or AMD, I've finally decided what build I'm going with. So this is a budget PC and it is as future proof as I can get it without spending ridiculous amounts of money.

CPU - FX 8320
MOBO - M5A97 R2.0
GPU - Radeon R7 260X 2GB 128-bit GDDR5 Windforce REV2
HDD - WD Black 500GB 7200 RPM
RAM - Crucial Ballistix 8GB 1866 (9-9-9-27)
PSU - EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650 G 80 PLUS GOLD Certified 650W
CASE - Rosewill Challenger Black ATX Mid Tower

$700

Any concerns I should be worrying about? Bottlenecks, better options, cheaper alternatives? I have bought 4 parts and am waiting to buy my MOBO, GPU, and my RAM. Any suggestion or criticisms are welcome. I don't plan on overclocking any of my equipment but I do plan on buying a second RAM stick once I have enough money. I also plan on buying a much better GPU once I get enough money or have much money laying around. Thanks guys!
 
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if you can hold off on the gpu nvidia on the 18 of this month is dropping the 750 ti that is replacing the 650 line of the gpu.
may be a better card for the money then the one your looking at now.
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r7 series GPU is weaker than the r9. the 8320 will be bottlenecked, in games like bf4, by that GPU. you want an r9 270 or r9 270x to make that 8 core even worth it. good motherboard, overclocks mildly but easily in that range. cut back to 1600 Mhz ram itll be fine
 
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CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($179.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-01 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $734.89
 
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CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($179.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-01 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $719.89
 
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Wow, thanks for that reminder! I completely forgot about that. Let's see how much it'll cost on release day. If the 750 ti is anywhere near $150, I shall consider buying that as my alternative. Although, I'll be pretty sad since mantle will not be included.
 
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