Just bought this $630 build for a friend. I have a few questions

MyNameIsDaan

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CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($14.45 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI 970A SLI Krait Edition ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($36.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380X 4GB WINDFORCE 2X Video Card ($233.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $595.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-27 23:11 EST-0500

Most of these were bought on Amazon/Newegg so prices are not accurate. It came up to $630.61 after tax.
Any other criticism is ok, but remember the build has been bought.

Questions
  • 1. I'm not familiar with the case and many of its features. Is airflow good?

    2. I am also not familiar with the CPU Cooler. Is it ok for the 8320? I might have skimmped on this one and flew past it as I was building :/

    3. He mostly plays League of Legends, TERA, or CS:GO half the time.. Since the card is fairly new and there are not very many benchmarks out, what type of FPS might he be getting?

    4. Is the power supply enough for this build? I rushed this a bit and was unsure for many things but will this PSU be ok for this system and other upgrades such as a 970 later on?

    5. Was the motherboard a steal at $64? Or could I have done better with it?
 

Miyconst

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I am always amazed by guys like you, first buying and only then asking.

1. The case should be fine for it's price.
2. Same as case, Hyper 212 EVO is better, but this one is also good.
3. You can check benchmarks for r9 380 and add 3-10 fps, this will be the performance.
4. Wattage of the PSU is enough to hold the build and GTX 970, but the quality of PSU is bad.
5. I can't call any AMD board as a "steal" since AM3+ socket is dead. For 64$ it is a good board for sure.

All in all, this is a good mid level gaming rig. The only thing you should be concerned is the PSU, and of course assemble quality.