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I've picked out the parts for a possible build (my first) and I'd like to get some feedback. I'd like to be able to average 40 to 60 fps on games like Battlefield 4 at 1080p. I'm also wondering how a Digital Storm Vanquish II compares to this build (whether it would be just as cost efficient to buy it instead).

https://www.digitalstormonline.com/configurator.asp?id=927497

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3qr89

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($46.18 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($32.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($122.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $731.05
 
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I use Thermaltake V3 and its bigger and a good case for me.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+...
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Check this out... cheaper than Digital Storm Vanquish II... same build + far superior video card:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec GX700 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $744.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-12 23:18 EDT-0400)

 
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That case says that it can hold gpu's up to 11.5" and the R9 280 says that it is 11.61" long. Also, how hard is it to transition to a SSD later on if I put off getting one now?
 
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I use Thermaltake V3 and its bigger and a good case for me.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $739.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-13 20:01 EDT-0400)


Its a gaming build so imho gpu comes first next cpu then ssd.
 
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That card has a minimum power requirement of 750W, so I would need a higher wattage power supply. The Sapphire R9 280 says that it only requires 500W. I'm more interested in the MSI R9 280, but I can't find anywhere what power it requires.
 
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