are these parts compatible?

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okay so im building a gaming pc and this is what i have so far.
CPU: http://www.amazon.com/AMD-FD8320FRHKBOX-FX-8320-8-Core-Black/dp/B009O7YU56/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1407252637&sr=1-1&keywords=amd+fx-8320
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428&cm_re=ram-_-20-231-428-_-Product
HARDDRIVE: http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=s9_acss_bw_hsb_TV14Wk32_s2_s?_encoding=UTF8&ie=UTF8&node=3011738011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=0NPX7Y4BKQTQVQJWQNB6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1872747062&pf_rd_i=1266092011
GPU: http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Version-PCI-Express-Graphics-11220-00-20G/dp/B00I0D81OG/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1407251576&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=sapphiregraphics+card
PSU: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Watt-EPS%C2%A0-CX500/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1407252775&sr=1-1&keywords=corsair+cx500+atx
MOTHERBOARD: http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Computer-Motherboard-Motherboards-970A-G46/dp/B0073JYZ48/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1407253533&sr=1-1&keywords=msi+motherboard+am3%2B
OPTICAL DRIVE: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CE58ZYC/?tag=pcpapi-20
CASE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

ARE ALL THESE PARTS COMPATIBLE? ITS MY FIRST PC BUILD. MAINLY WORRIED ABOUT THE PSU , RAM, AND MOTHERBOARD HAVIING COMPATIBILITY. ALSO DO I NEED THERMAL COMPOUND?
 
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Yes they are all compatible and to me seem to represent the standard AMD build. Also for future reference I'd use PC partpicker instead to list all your parts since no one wants to click a bunch of links.

Another thing I will say that is that I'd purchase an aftermarket cooler if I were you since the 8320 does run a bit hot and the stock cooler is loud. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is a popular choice and if you do buy that then you will need thermal compound. The most highly recommended compound currently is the Gelid GC Extreme.

If you just stick with your stock CPU cooler then you do not need thermal compound as it is already pre-applied.

Another thing I'd recommend when purchasing the 8320 and the other 8...
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Yes they are all compatible, but I would get something closer to 700W for your PSU if you ever plan to upgrade your GPU, cooling systems, etc. Thermal compound should come with the stock cooler that is included with the processor. Most other coolers will come with thermal paste as well.
 
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Yes they are all compatible and to me seem to represent the standard AMD build. Also for future reference I'd use PC partpicker instead to list all your parts since no one wants to click a bunch of links.

Another thing I will say that is that I'd purchase an aftermarket cooler if I were you since the 8320 does run a bit hot and the stock cooler is loud. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is a popular choice and if you do buy that then you will need thermal compound. The most highly recommended compound currently is the Gelid GC Extreme.

If you just stick with your stock CPU cooler then you do not need thermal compound as it is already pre-applied.

Another thing I'd recommend when purchasing the 8320 and the other 8 cores (this mainly applies to you fans of overclocking) is to get a board with a 990FX chipset and good VRMs. The Asus M5A99FX is currently one of the most stable and affordable AMD motherboards available.
 
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Here, I fixed some stuff, like a better PSU, GPU, HDD, and Mobo. Also, I put it into pcpartpicker

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($73.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $664.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-05 13:00 EDT-0400
 
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I had a Hyper 212 Evo Plus and it was a super budget cooler. My custom water loop only dropped it from high 40C (heavy load) to high 30C, although it would probably drop a hotter CPU a little more.
 
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thanks for your recommendations. ill take them into consideration
 
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