building my first gaming pc! are these okay?

allen johnson

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mobo: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+
cpu: AMD FX-8320 Vishera 8-Core 3.5GHz
gpu: Sapphire R9-280X 3GB DDR5 Dual-X OC 384/BIT
memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB DDR3-1600 2x4GB
psu: Thermaltake Toughpower 550W 80+gold
storage: WD 1tb blue
 
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You missed out on a few important parts to the build. I also added in a CPU cooler in case you want to take the advantage of overclocking.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($148.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($116.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X...
You missed out on a few important parts to the build. I also added in a CPU cooler in case you want to take the advantage of overclocking.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($148.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($116.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($263.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($82.84 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($19.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $852.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-04 04:29 EDT-0400
 
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allen johnson

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thanks man!
 


No worries.