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lunyone
Some of your parts (mainly the Mobo) just don't make sense to the overall build that your making. Here is what I'd consider:

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CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($142.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black...
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lunyone

lunyone

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Some of your parts (mainly the Mobo) just don't make sense to the overall build that your making. Here is what I'd consider:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($142.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($239.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.26 @ NCIX US)
Total: $853.62
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-19 22:53 EDT-0400)

* CPU the same as you selected (good option too for the $).
* CPU HSF is the better option, IMHO, for the same $.
* RAM 1600 mHz is all that you should need for this build and they also have low profile heat spreaders too (your option has high profile heat spreaders, which can get in the way of the aftermarket CPU HSF's).
* HD wasn't showing up in the budget, so I added one that did show up.
* I picked a GPU that made more sense for the $, but you can get what you like if you think the R9 280 isn't what you want. It comes with 3 gb's of video RAM, which is better in most cases than the 2 gb's on the GTX 760 you selected.
* I picked the Corsair 200r, because it's a solid and good case for the $. Currently it's about $10-20 more than normal, but it's still worth it, IMHO.
* I also picked a PSU that is good enough for this build and also allows room for upgrades later. It is also about $25 cheaper than the Antec you selected.
* More affordable DVD burner option.
* Removed the sound card, just because most onboard sound solutions are pretty good. If you have needs for upgrading that sound system, than by all means add it back into your build (most people these days use headsets and don't really notice much differences with sound cards).
 
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ShadowOdysseus

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I've already purchased the sound card, PSU, Optical Drive, Case, and Storage (only there for compatability), but thanks anyways.

Also I chose the memory because it was cheap with a good CAS latency.

Finally, the Asus motherboard was my original pick, but I downgraded for price.

(final build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3NlV0)

Thanks for the help!
 
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