I'm building a CPU, for the first time, need suggestions

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RedefinedLabRat

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Hey, building a computer for the first time, picked out the parts. It will be used for gaming and work in general. Any suggestions for cheaper parts?


CPU: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009O7YUF6/ref=pd_aw_fbt_147_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1EJK026BHA5VMNP9HWWV

RAM: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J8E8Y5C/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1456677363&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=ram&dpPl=1&dpID=41MCBjSadvL&ref=plSrch

Motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008B6ONXK/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1456678065&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=motherboard&dpPl=1&dpID=61p%2BAEcOwNL&ref=plSrch

GPU: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J0ISHMQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1456678182&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=gpu&dpPl=1&dpID=51Nck4ntJgL&ref=plSrch

Case:
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16811144275&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-Mobile&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-Mobile-_-pla-_-Cases+%28Computer+Cases+-+ATX+Form%29-_-N82E16811144275&gclid=CKTj_v3_mssCFYiVfgodwgsClg&gclsrc=aw.ds

HD:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FJRS5OW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/185-1863061-0547619?qid=1456676609&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=wd+black+2+tb&dpPl=1&dpID=51ZwlNfFj7L&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

PCIE wifi card (don't know where to buy)

Bluetooth chip: ( don't know )

Power supply: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817438014

I'm lost on optical drives

 
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It's a good AMD build, but i would rather suggest an i5-based system.

I don't know your budget, but i put together a system for under $760, with a more powerful GPU, since the 750ti isn't really that good, even for entry-level gaming. I only put 8GB ram, but if you are using heavy applications like Premiere, Vegas Pro or other editing&rendering, you can just get any 2x8 GB DDR4-2133.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)...
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Eliasand

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It's a good AMD build, but i would rather suggest an i5-based system.

I don't know your budget, but i put together a system for under $760, with a more powerful GPU, since the 750ti isn't really that good, even for entry-level gaming. I only put 8GB ram, but if you are using heavy applications like Premiere, Vegas Pro or other editing&rendering, you can just get any 2x8 GB DDR4-2133.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $757.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-28 13:31 EST-0500
 
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DonkeyOatie

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This is your sketch, modified for many small improvements in performance ot cost. Cases are a personal choice. Buy anything else good.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Superclocked Video Card ($185.30 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive ($12.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $702.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-28 14:13 EST-0500

If the only stressful purpose is gaming, then Intel is very worthy of consideration.

A SSD would be a wonderful thing to include if you can afford it.
 
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DonkeyOatie

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STABLE??? What do you mean, this is a very reliable system? There is no 'instability'.

Nothing much wrong with the other build either, although I would prefer a better motherboard, SSD, and a 4Gb GPU. amd I would likely build it as a mITX system.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H170M-ITX/DL Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Superclocked Video Card ($185.30 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $757.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-28 16:07 EST-0500
 
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siviprime

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If you don't mind me asking, why go with mITX? There are decent mAXT boards which offer similar/better features for the same price.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/87tCf7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/87tCf7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H170M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Superclocked Video Card ($185.30 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $742.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-28 16:15 EST-0500
 
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