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http://pcpartpicker.com/user/rahulhinduja/saved/RXFbt6

My budget's nothing over $1100 which should include all of the above mentioned components.

Open to suggestions and I'm also very confused about if my GPU/Mobo (are compatible) and if my GPU/Mobo/Cabinet are compatible size wise as well.

I'm a complete noob when it comes to building, and in a very early research stage with regards to this build. Any suggestions on the build would be appreciated. Kindly assist!
 
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I hope $12 extra is alright. ;)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($109.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.86 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Toxic Video Card ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222BB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($29.95 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1112.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 01:50 EDT-0400

I was watching this video yesterday as it was popular on YouTube and was pretty useful.
http://youtu.be/roFb3TNePIg
 
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Thank you so much for the prompt responses guys.

@avenseth - Thank you so much for the informative video. I have been referring to CareyHolzman and he's the person that inspired me to start this build! :D

@Joeteoh99 - Thank you so much for the quick response with a complete build. The reason I picked a 750w PSU is because I'm looking to crossfire at a later point with a 2nd r9 280x, and when I do that, I'll also be upgrading to a BitFenix Colossus. Is there another PSU with 750w you can recommend? Also, a noob question for you though, what's the difference between the M5A99x and the Mobo I picked? I am a thorough noob, so please be patient :p . Also, I'm really looking for a 24 inch monitor instead of a 21 inch. Is there anything better than the RL2455 in my budget you could recommend?
 
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I would personally go with a brand from either Antec, EVGA, SeaSonic, Thermaltake or XFX.
Check the tier list for PSU.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

The motherboard I chose doesn't require a BIOS update but your does. I chose that also because if I perfrom a BIOS it will be a small risk of rendering any programmes in the computer.
 
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@Joeteoh99 - There is a huge price bump from the M5A87 R2.0 Which is costing me Rs. 6729 (Roughly $113) to the M5A99X Evo 2.0 which is Rs. 10798 (Roughly 180). This is usually because of availability issues in India and very few vendors to choose from (I know it sucks :( )

Also, thank you about the PSU Suggestion thread, that is indeed very informative.

Is there possibly another Mobo at a slightly better budget you could recommend for me?
 
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Don't worry about that, you can stay with the one motherboard you listed at the start.
 
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