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I am looking for a second opinion on this configuration before I buy/build it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-6700 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus A88XM-A Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($65.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($104.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $727.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-31 20:26 EST-0500
 
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if you move up from the mini atx, prices come down a bunch. you can do it for $750 that way. here is an idea. notice by adjusting away from the mini case you can get an i5-4590 which is leagues better than the i3 of fx and fits your wish for a faster/better cpu and front usb 3.0 ports.. even fit in a dvd drive if you need one

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($186.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard...
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the a10 has built in graphics. no reason to get one if you plan on getting a discrete card. try something like this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4360 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($141.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($57.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $746.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-31 21:19 EST-0500

the 960 is low power and produces low heat for that mini case. i left off the ssd to allow for better gpu. at your budget an ssd is a luxury that onlt takes away from the gpu you can get and is not worth it.
 
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or a tad bit cheaper with an fx-6300

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($94.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($52.59 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $694.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-31 21:22 EST-0500
 
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Topher Johnson

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Looks great, but a slight problem.
I want a different motherboard that has onboard USB 3.0 headers. I routinely back up my computer to an external hard drive, so I really want those forward facing USB 3.0 ports. I'm willing to go to around $750, and I might choose a faster CPU. Also, is there a reason you didn't go with the Rosewill? it might not be 100% name brand, but the reviews are good for it.
Thanks for helping.
 
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if you move up from the mini atx, prices come down a bunch. you can do it for $750 that way. here is an idea. notice by adjusting away from the mini case you can get an i5-4590 which is leagues better than the i3 of fx and fits your wish for a faster/better cpu and front usb 3.0 ports.. even fit in a dvd drive if you need one

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($186.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $739.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-01 11:13 EST-0500
 
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