Improve my $600-$700 build

footballcaleb

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I'd like some opinions on what parts to change on my computer build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($72.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 500GB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card (Purchased For $107.59)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($10.00)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN3200 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($21.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Bluetooth Adapter ($5.00)
Other: Microsoft Office 2013 Pro Plus ($15.00)
Total: $630.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-12 20:14 EDT-0400)
Thanks!!!!!
 

footballcaleb

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I am going to buy. R9 270 is already purchased. Amd processor better for budget
 

RazerZ

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $468.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-12 20:44 EDT-0400)

Nice price on the 270 :D
 
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