[Need opinions] My custom computer build

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Hey! I am thinking to buy a new computer, but, it's too expensive, so, I've decided to build my own. I went looking for components to build my medium budget (600€ for components) gaming computer. This is the first time that I am building from scratch a computer because I have this one since 2007 and it can't be upgraded. That said, I want to know your opinion: Is this build good for the price it costs? Is it compatible? If not compatible, what's wrong? Would you change something?

Components:

[Case] Silverstone Redline RL04 USB 3.0
[Motherboard] Asus M5A97 LE R2.0
[CPU] AMD FX 4-Core Black Edition FX-4130
[RAM] Avexir PC3-10600 1333MHZ 8GB Standard Series CL9 (2X4GB) DDR3
[Graphics Card] MSI GeForce GT630 4GB DDR3 PCI-E 2.0
[Power Supply Unit] Tacens Mars Gaming MP800 800w
[Fan] NoiseBlocker Black Silent XL2 120MM
[Hard Disk] SeaGate Pipeline 1TB 7200 RPM 64Mb SATA 3.5"
[Sound Card] Asus Xonar DX

Final Price: 573€

I will buy all of the components and peripherals on the same store, but in some products, the description is in Portuguese, so I've put other links with complete informations about the product.

Thanks for your help! ;)
 
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[Case] Silverstone Redline RL04 USB 3.0
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_6_41&products_id=25681
[Motherboard] ASROCK 970 EXTREME4
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_15_297&products_id=12748
[CPU] AMD FX 4-Core Black Edition FX-4300
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_1_328&products_id=19023
[RAM] Avexir PC3-10600 1333MHZ 8GB Standard Series CL9 (2X4GB) DDR3
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_9_52&products_id=17730
[Graphics Card] ASUS RADEON DIRECTCU HD7850 1GB GDDR5
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_19_23_335&products_id=19926
[Power Supply Unit] SILVERSTONE STRIDER ESSENTIAL ES123 500W
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_14&products_id=25806
[Hard Disk]...
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Hello there!

First thing I noticed is that you have a separate sound card listed.. which is not required as your motherboard has an integrated sound card.
Second that graphics card is very very weak for gaming (the GT series is usually for high-res videos and stuff the GTX series are for gaming) - you should aim for something at least like a GTX 660
If you're on a budget that PSU seems to be way too big for the components you have (you should be fine with something at 600w like a corshair or thermaltake)
You should consider a better motherboard and ram to go with it.

Bottom line for gaming you need a powerful GPU, decent processing power and decent memory modules (cl 9 is actually quite nice but it would be better if your MB would support at least 1600 Mhz - no big difference however)

Cheers
 
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Yeah, I'm looking for specs like, 3.5 ~ 4.0 GHz (CPU), 8Gb DDR3 (RAM) and 1Gb (Graphics Card). It's fine for me. I want something that can run almost every games without lag, even that the graphics sucks you know... I don't want to recreate the XOTIC Executioner xD
 
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You know, games like Counter Strike Global Offensive, Minecraft or Far Cry 3. Nothing more. But still, I will reconsider some details. Thanks for your help. I would like to hear more opinions =)
 
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Still that is a very very weak GPU and won't run most new games, but look at the bright side ;) if you don't buy the separate sound card (which you don't need) you will have enough money for a better GPU
 
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[Case] Silverstone Redline RL04 USB 3.0
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_6_41&products_id=25681
[Motherboard] ASROCK 970 EXTREME4
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_15_297&products_id=12748
[CPU] AMD FX 4-Core Black Edition FX-4300
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_1_328&products_id=19023
[RAM] Avexir PC3-10600 1333MHZ 8GB Standard Series CL9 (2X4GB) DDR3
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_9_52&products_id=17730
[Graphics Card] ASUS RADEON DIRECTCU HD7850 1GB GDDR5
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_19_23_335&products_id=19926
[Power Supply Unit] SILVERSTONE STRIDER ESSENTIAL ES123 500W
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_14&products_id=25806
[Hard Disk] SeaGate Pipeline 1TB 7200 RPM 64Mb SATA 3.5"
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_9_52&products_id=17730

Total: $563.65

You don't need a sound card unless you are very very very good at hearing the one on the motherboard is good for 99% of the worlds population.
I've changed the CPU to a FX-4300 since piledriver is better than the bulldozer
The motherboard I've changed just as a preference
The powersupply I've chosen is built by SilverStone and they generally make good Powersupplies.
The graphics card is miles ahead in performance.
 
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Hey Scoregie! I saw your answer and I love it ^^ Low-Cost Hi Performance components =) Maybe it will be my next computer =D I'm owning you one! If you ever need something, call me ;)
 
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