Is there anything i could improve in this gaming pc?

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So i'm trying to get the most for my buck and so far I've come up with this
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zx7V99
i was wondering if i could have some input on this build along with suggestions on what to change maybe. Id also like to stick to the red and black theme but its not that important.
 
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heres my improvements:

sufficient cooling for the price for much less with the 212
better overclocking motherboard
better read/write ssd and better quality
faster ram with lower latency
sufficient case for much less
better graphics card
higher quality power supply

almost same price
theme souldnt be a priorty with the budget you are on so i didnt take it into account.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill...
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heres my improvements:

sufficient cooling for the price for much less with the 212
better overclocking motherboard
better read/write ssd and better quality
faster ram with lower latency
sufficient case for much less
better graphics card
higher quality power supply

almost same price
theme souldnt be a priorty with the budget you are on so i didnt take it into account.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer UM.WV6AA.B01 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $876.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-14 10:47 EDT-0400

only thing i would consider is a better monitor, but im no monitor expert.
 
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The main improvement is to move to better performing Intel Build :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX Core Edition 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer UM.WV6AA.B01 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $898.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-14 10:49 EDT-0400
 
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This would be a far better build, for the money. Only about $2 more than your build, excluding any MIR's. I do not include them in my builds, as they do not reflect the actual upfront cost.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer UM.WV6AA.B01 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $927.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-14 10:44 EDT-0400
 
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Thanks! But i noticed i forgot a sound card or is it installed somewhere. Sorry for bothering its my first time building a pc
 
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intel version

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer UM.WV6AA.B01 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $879.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-14 10:53 EDT-0400
 
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Would i have to get a cpu cooler or the one in the cpu is good enough
 
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you wont need an aftermarket cooler for that cpu. the fx-6300 can be overclocked, creating extra heat and requiring extra cooling. amd generally runs hotter too. the i5-4460 isnt made for overclocking and is best left at stock, so heating wont be an issue. if you are looking for the option to learn overclocking or want more bang for the buck i would go with the amd build. if not, intel is usually a better choice.
 
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