Thoughts on First PC Build?

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Hello,
I am planning on building my first PC in the next couple of weeks :) but since I have no experience, I thought I'd come here for advice. I'm trying a silent build and it is white themed.
I know the SSD is small but I have an external HDD for when it's needed.
My budget was originally ~$1000, but it increased to where it is now.
Any thoughts for improvements while staying around this budget?

Preferably white-themed and silent

Thanks!


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (Purchased For $74.99)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($118.29 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Other: NZXT HUE RGB Led Controller ($32.99)
Other: Silverstone PP07-MBW 11.81" Sleeved Extension Power Supply Cable, 1 x Motherboard 24pin Connector ($12.98)
Other: Silverstone PP07-EPS8W 11.81" Sleeved Extension Power Supply Cable, 1 x 8pin to EPS12V 8pin(4+4) Connector ($7.98)
Other: White Adanac Split Flex Tubing ($7.65)
Other: Acoustic Foam ($7.99)
Total: $1202.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-05 01:05 EDT-0400)
 
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I've heard good things about that PSU. I would recommend one of these as well.

Rosewill Capstone 650M - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00822BTLC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00822BTLC&linkCode=as2&tag=banforbucga08-20&linkId=6652A5EATBXZ2YBG
Corsair RM 650 -...
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You might want to switch that PSU to a 650 watt. AMD recommends so, and that card is power hungry. If you want some headroom for overclocking, get a 700 watt (I recommend doing so, as you have a great system for overclocking if you ever decide to do so). Your PSU comes in 650 and 750 watt variants, so I would look at getting one of those. MalakiArtook has a good PSU suggestion that would be better.


Speaking of an all white build, take a look at this quiet yet powerful CPU cooler. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709001 Its all white :)

Also, if you are looking to be putting games on a hard drive, you probably do not want to use the external HDD. a WD 1TB black HDD (or blue, but black is a bit speedier and I prefer it over the blue) might suit you better. But that is optional. If you don't mind deleting and re-installing games that is fine (plus if you use steam or similar things, your saves are backed up in the cloud).
 
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It comes in 650W or 750W, which is only $10 more.
How's this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171094&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Or is there a better option for the same price?
 
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I've heard good things about that PSU. I would recommend one of these as well.

Rosewill Capstone 650M - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00822BTLC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00822BTLC&linkCode=as2&tag=banforbucga08-20&linkId=6652A5EATBXZ2YBG
Corsair RM 650 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EB7UIRS/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00EB7UIRS&linkCode=as2&tag=banforbucga08-20&linkId=HWPMF24F3CBPVDNL

Or this. A bit more expensive, but fits your color scheme.
NZXT Hale 90 850W - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817116030&cm_re=nzxt_hale_90-_-17-116-030-_-Product


Also get a Crucial M500. Quite a bit cheaper and you wouldn't notice a difference in gaming. This is coming from an 840 Evo user.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ8RM1A/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BQ8RM1A&linkCode=as2&tag=banforbucga08-20&linkId=ZGIHOIQVQR2OXCPP
 
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Wow, how is it good, that cheap, and fully modular? Looks good.
Only problem with getting 750W is IF I decide to crossfire in the future, I won't have much room.
I guess if I ever do I can just upgrade. Should be a pretty long time before that happens.

Thanks!
 
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Ok, I'll switch to that SSD

Do you know anything about that NZXT Hale 90? It looks nice for my color scheme but is it any good?
With the $ saved on the SSD I could get it
 
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Yep it's a very good PSU. I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up for myself.
 
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I don't know which one I'll get. If I got a black one like the XFX, I was considering wrapping it in white carbon fiber wrap. The NZXT would probably look nicer but I don't know how they compare performance-wise
 
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well the XFX is a tier 1 and the halo is a tier 2 both are good.. the halo matches well but the xfx is slightly better quality and $40 cheaper. decisions, decisions... :p


EDIT: both will crossfire it only takes like 600w of power to run 2 290s + everything else
 
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I think I'll go with the hale PSU as it has 850W for crossfire upgradability in the future.
Here's my final build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (Purchased For $74.99)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($118.29 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE90 V2 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($133.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.99 @ Amazon)
Other: NZXT HUE RGB Led Controller ($32.99)
Other: Silverstone PP07-MBW 11.81" Sleeved Extension Power Supply Cable, 1 x Motherboard 24pin Connector ($12.98)
Other: Silverstone PP07-EPS8W 11.81" Sleeved Extension Power Supply Cable, 1 x 8pin to EPS12V 8pin(4+4) Connector ($7.98)
Other: White Adanac Split Flex Tubing ($7.65)
Other: Acoustic Foam ($7.99)
Total: $1212.78
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-05 01:52 EDT-0400)

Depending on a couple things, I'll probably have my PC built in a week or two :D

I'll post pictures when I'm done.

Thank you both for your help!
 
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