Novice build: A look-over would be appreciated!

4pocrypha

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Dec 1, 2014
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Budget Range: 400 to 600
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing the net
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.ca, amazon.ca/com
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Overclocking: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050

Hello all,

this is my first time ever building a PC. I just want to know if these parts are compatible. Aiming to build a PC that can handle games like CS:GO and Shadow of Mordor. Also, tips/advice are welcome and would be much obliged!

Parts that I've picked out

CPU (in this case, APU): AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: MSI A88XM GAMING Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

 

Xavier Bouttier

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And.. only 256 gigs of storage is not enough for your OS and games mate.. Maybe scrap the idea of an SSD since you're on a budget, and just get a 1TB HDD, like WD caviar blue or black for a fraction of the price of that SSD, and maybe invest that saved money into a better cpu/gpu combo