First gaming build, can i get some feedback

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CPU-AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor

Mobo-Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard

Memory-Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage-Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card-Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card

Case-Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply-Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
 
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I recommend to go with this RAM. It's going to be more dependable thank the Kingston. I would also strongly consider going with a bigger PSU as well. It will work for you, but what happens when you decide to upgrade? You will be stuck and have to buy a larger one then. Spend a few more dollars now and avoid spending a lot more in the future. Other than that you look like you're on your way!

UPDATE: Upon going through my old posts, I noticed that I recommended a specific RAM but failed to post the link! LOL Anyway, here it is. Corsair Vengeance. And while this is very capable RAM that you will certainly be pleased with, Corsair also offers Dominator and Dominator Platinum. Dominator Platinum is considered by many (myself...
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I recommend to go with this RAM. It's going to be more dependable thank the Kingston. I would also strongly consider going with a bigger PSU as well. It will work for you, but what happens when you decide to upgrade? You will be stuck and have to buy a larger one then. Spend a few more dollars now and avoid spending a lot more in the future. Other than that you look like you're on your way!

UPDATE: Upon going through my old posts, I noticed that I recommended a specific RAM but failed to post the link! LOL Anyway, here it is. Corsair Vengeance. And while this is very capable RAM that you will certainly be pleased with, Corsair also offers Dominator and Dominator Platinum. Dominator Platinum is considered by many (myself included) to be the best RAM on the market. While it is on the expensive end, I think it's worth it. I put my money where my mouth is on that, as well. It's what is in my desktop.
 
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Would 600w be sufficient.
 
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Yes. 600 would be great. You would then still have room to improve later on without having to go out and buy yet another PSU. You'll be glad you went bigger later on. :)
 
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Here you go, a better deal of everything.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $707.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-15 00:15 EDT-0400)
 
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Thanks for the help i'll definitely be using this as a guide.
 
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FX-8320 + GA-990FXA-UD3 is on a huge sale on NCIX recently, so you might want to grab it soon since the combined cost is almost the same as if you put FX-6300 + Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 together.

Other than that, it's just average lower cost high quality components that you can find almost everyday.
 
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