First gaming PC build, are parts compatible?

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LoganES

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This is my first gaming PC build and I was wondering if the parts I selected are compatible and if they will fit in the case. I'm open to suggestions on what parts I should switch but don't want to spend any more money than I already am.

I would like to do some overclocking with this so tell me if the parts are good for overclocking.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($191.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3212-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1033.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-12 01:03 EDT-0400
 
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datguy20

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I'd say go intel if you're gaming http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7XsNwP Yes it's barely slightly more money, but the performance increase is worth the ~$20. The 8350 is just too meh for gaming.

If you don't mind giving up CPU overclocking, then you can get a better graphics card. It might be only enough money to get an R9 290x/390 though, but it's still an improvement.
 
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LoganES

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I don't really know what programs I would use since I'm completely new to this. I plan to make youtube videos and possibly stream me playing games. I am also looking into a care
er of video games production, making my own, and would like to be able to do this. If you could suggest programs that would be good for Youtube, and streaming then that would be a big help too.

If you have a build idea that are around $875 without a monitor I'd love to hear them.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($191.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3212-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $710.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-12 01:41 EDT-0400

Great for streaming/editing games for youtube. If you plan to go to school for game development, by the time you are actually doing real work that needs YOUR home PC to be capable, this will be a few years old.
 
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For streaming, I'd recommend OBS https://obsproject.com/ it can also be used to make local recordings. Maybe if you plan on doing all this, an i7 might be a better choice. That's going to be a bit more though, so idk.
 
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LoganES

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Thanks for the suggestion, datguy20

tiny voices, that looks interesting I'm going to have to do more research to figure out if that is right for me. I might look at part alternatives
 
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I don't know.. I'll go with your suggestion but I won't be buying the parts for a couple of days so I have more time to think it over. Your right that it'll take me a while to get started with my career so I'd just build another one when the time comes. All I really need is to gain a little practice so this setup should work.
 
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Yes, I'm planning on starting a course on game design this fall. I also plan to dabble in the mechanics on my own to figure out how it works. I'll have to find some computer science classes to take at some point too.
 
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Good luck! Most of my friends who majored in Comp Sci (with focus in game design and aspirations to do so) at proper 4 year schools are all in IT and tech support. Game design is VERY VERY hard to get into. To make any real liveable income with it, you basically need a masters.
 
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