First Gaming Pc build Help/advice

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For gaming intel cpu's are typically better performance but cost more than amd. I'm not overly familiar with the amd line, so just looking at other components in your list - for about $25 more than the ram you chose, there are 2x4gb ram kits - double the ram and able to run in dual channel which will offer much better performance than 1 stick at 4gb.

Amd cpu's tend to run a bit hotter than intel, so I'd look into a better cooler. Something like a cooler master hyper 212 evo I believe will fit it.

About the only other thing I can comment on is the power supply. It may not seem like a performance part of the system, but a cheap psu will cause you nothing but grief. Preferably something like a seasonic s12II 620 bronze - tier 2 (around...
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For gaming intel cpu's are typically better performance but cost more than amd. I'm not overly familiar with the amd line, so just looking at other components in your list - for about $25 more than the ram you chose, there are 2x4gb ram kits - double the ram and able to run in dual channel which will offer much better performance than 1 stick at 4gb.

Amd cpu's tend to run a bit hotter than intel, so I'd look into a better cooler. Something like a cooler master hyper 212 evo I believe will fit it.

About the only other thing I can comment on is the power supply. It may not seem like a performance part of the system, but a cheap psu will cause you nothing but grief. Preferably something like a seasonic s12II 620 bronze - tier 2 (around $70) or seasonic x660 gold - tier 1 (around $126). Prices according to pcpartpicker. Obviously both of these suggestions are more than $30 or so after rebates on the one in your parts list, but they're far better. More stable, more reliable and will last you far longer. Best of luck.
 
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