My first build: Is this compatible and will it fit in the case?

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tomasandri

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CPU - AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor

Cooler - Arctic Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2

Mobo - Gigabyte G1.Sniper A88X

Memory - Some sort of Mushkin 2x4 DDR3

Storage - Seagate ST2000DM 2TB SATA
Toshiba MKNSSDCR 120GB

Video Card - Gigabyte R9 270X

Power Supply - Inter-Tech Coba Nitrox 800W PSU, 80 Plus Silver, Modular

Optical Drive - Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

Operating System - Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

And I'm also wondering if this fits in my Thermaltake V3 BlackX case?

And oh yeah, please dont tell me that these parts are poor, I'll upgrade them in the future.
 
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I'm not trying to bust your balls, since you said not to tell about poor parts. I'm just going to point out that the CPU you picked is an APU meaning it's designed to have strong integrated graphics. You can use it if you want, but I would suggest to change to an FX mobo and processor. The 6300 is only 106 bucks right now, which is only 16 dollars more for a lot better processor, since you've already got a graphics card picked out. It's kind of a waste of money to get a processor that focuses features around APU, and you're putting in a graphics card.

EDIT: For the price you would pay extra for the processor, but could get a much better motherboard for less money in the long run.

Another thing, that mobo has USB 3.0 headers, and the...
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I'm not trying to bust your balls, since you said not to tell about poor parts. I'm just going to point out that the CPU you picked is an APU meaning it's designed to have strong integrated graphics. You can use it if you want, but I would suggest to change to an FX mobo and processor. The 6300 is only 106 bucks right now, which is only 16 dollars more for a lot better processor, since you've already got a graphics card picked out. It's kind of a waste of money to get a processor that focuses features around APU, and you're putting in a graphics card.

EDIT: For the price you would pay extra for the processor, but could get a much better motherboard for less money in the long run.

Another thing, that mobo has USB 3.0 headers, and the case does not have USB 3.0 on the front panel, just USB 2.0.

To answer your original question, yes, that stuff will fit in the case.

If you're interested in straightening out the APU bit, or have questions, feel free to ask. I'm not going to force help or a build on you.
 
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