This build is something I threw together after doing some research, but I could definitely use some recommendations as to what I should spend most on, if any parts don't work well together, or if I should swap anything out. Also, if anybody has a similar build or can provide any insight as to how this particular rig will perform that would be awesome. I plan on using it for programming/gaming (I want to play most games on high settings)/general school productivity tasks. I don't plan on any media editing at this point in time. Thanks!
**CPU** | [AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8350frhkbox) | $169.88 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-990fxkiller) | $110.98 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32133c10d8gsr) | $80.98 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Crucial M500 M.2 120GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct120m500ssd4) | $76.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $51.85 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g) | $348.99 @ B&H
**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r) | $49.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cs550m) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Case Fan** | [Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-fan-r4l2r20arr1) | $2.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $932.64
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-03 22:30 EST-0500 |
**CPU** | [AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8350frhkbox) | $169.88 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-990fxkiller) | $110.98 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32133c10d8gsr) | $80.98 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Crucial M500 M.2 120GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct120m500ssd4) | $76.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $51.85 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g) | $348.99 @ B&H
**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r) | $49.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cs550m) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Case Fan** | [Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-fan-r4l2r20arr1) | $2.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $932.64
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-03 22:30 EST-0500 |
But I usually don't even notice it while gaming, both with my speakers and headset.
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