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I'm about to build my first desktop computer and could use some advice/helpful criticism on the parts I've picked out. will all the parts work well together? (p.s i plan to use mostly for gaming)
BUDGET(600-800)
CPU-AMD FX-6300 Vishera 6-Core 3.5GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=19-113-286
MOTHERBOARD-MSI 970A-G46 AM3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130637
RAM-G.SKILL Trident X Series 8GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231587
POWER SUPPLY -Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044
HDD-WD BLACK SERIES
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236625
GPU-SAPPHIRE DUAL-X 100373L Radeon R9 280 3GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202099&cm_re=sapphire_r9_280-_-14-202-099-_-Product
 
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Get the i5-4460. It suits your budget and it's very good for gaming.

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I suggest this because everything is better than what you mentioned above:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B7TVP6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B7TVP6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.46 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($194.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $655.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-30 17:04 EDT-0400

I only posted what you have above so no case and stuff but tell me if you need me to pick for you :p
 
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thanks for all the replies its really helped, also for a cpu would you recommend a 8 core 4.0 ghz AMD of intel core i5 quad core. i have a laptop for office work so the computer I'm building will be solely for gaming
 
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Get the i5-4460. It suits your budget and it's very good for gaming.

 
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