First pc build

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This is my first gaming PC build and I'm on a budget so I can't afford expensive components, but would this build be good for playing games like BF4, Arma 3, Skyrim on high or ultra settings and what fps would I get? Also would the system be cool? Is there another good case I could get for a cheaper price?


Graphics Card: GTX 660 http://www.amazon.co.uk/GeForce-DirectCU-Graphics-Express-Surround/dp/B00D7SC3O8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1404917112&sr=8-4&keywords=gtx+660

Processor: AMD FX6300 http://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-FX6300-Edition-4-1GHz-Socket/dp/B009O7YORK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404917171&sr=8-1&keywords=fx+6300

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboard http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-M5A78L-M-USB3-Motherboard-Socket/dp/B0054U7HIO/ref=pd_bxgy_computers_text_y

RAM: Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 Vengeance 8GB http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9-Vengeance-Performance-Desktop/dp/B004CRSM4I/ref=pd_bxgy_computers_text_z

Power supply: Corsair Builder Series CX 430 Watt http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009RMP14M/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers

Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch Internal Hard Drive http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1404917437&sr=1-1

Optical drive: LiteOn IHAS124-04 24x SATA Half Height Internal http://www.amazon.co.uk/LiteOn-IHAS124-04-Height-Internal-DVDRW/dp/B009GV7ZQG/ref=lp_430504031_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1404917744&sr=1-1

Case: Zalman Z9 Midi Tower Case http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zalman-Z9-Midi-Tower-Case/dp/B004FPS9PO/ref=sr_1_14?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1404917633&sr=1-14


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What are you going to be cooling for your cpu? Air or liquid? I suggest liquid always, Im not a fan of air, even though air is good, its just better with liquid cooling. Also if you were going liquid cooling would you want a dual radiator or single radiator? And for your case I think that's a really good price, honestly. And your motherboard would be good also for your build. On that gtx 660 Should get around the 60-80fps range or more It just depends if your running on High settings and the game your playing. But on the case on the inside I would reccomend adding 2 more fans inside to keep it cool and since you already have a fan on the top your good just add 2 fans I would suggest, Honestly I have 2 fans in my case and my motherboard...

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What are you going to be cooling for your cpu? Air or liquid? I suggest liquid always, Im not a fan of air, even though air is good, its just better with liquid cooling. Also if you were going liquid cooling would you want a dual radiator or single radiator? And for your case I think that's a really good price, honestly. And your motherboard would be good also for your build. On that gtx 660 Should get around the 60-80fps range or more It just depends if your running on High settings and the game your playing. But on the case on the inside I would reccomend adding 2 more fans inside to keep it cool and since you already have a fan on the top your good just add 2 fans I would suggest, Honestly I have 2 fans in my case and my motherboard is cool, it never gets hot or nothing. Im just having a promblem with my 660 overheeating on basic games like paday 2 not on high fps and it shutdowns on me.
 
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I have never used any amd cpus, or graphics in my life. I always used intel and nvdia and evega because "You get what you pay for" JS.

 


I've used EVGA GTX 660 SC and I've never come across heat problem or throttling effect on this card. Ensure the good air flow in the case to remove the excess heat.
 

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I was thinking about either Sapphire Dual-X Radeon R9 270X OC 2GB GDDR5 or Sapphire R9 270X 2GB Toxic 1100MHz GDDR but the price of the Dual-X increased on Amazon and I wanted to keep the cost down as much as I could.
 

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I wasn't too sure about the motherboard but it was good to be reassured. I was going to save money and use the provided stock cooler. However, some sites recommend to not use stock coolers. Not too sure if I should get 2 120mm fans now or later.
 

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Nannoshade you should be good with 430w but Its always better when you get more wattage's. Also you should be good with the stock one for now until you save money. If your going to get a dual radiator go with corsair brand or or a single . I just got mine this month and I love it! Its the best thing I have ever had on mine system.
 

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Thanks for helping me with deciding what to get and checking everything. I am now planning on getting a Sapphire Vapor-X Radeon R9 270X like Easylover recommended and I was told for that I needed 500w PSU. That means the budgets going to go up. But knowing me I might change my mind again to having the GTX 660.