First time PC Build, need advice

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LeaintheKnight

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This is my first time building a PC and although i trust PC part picker i would really appreciate it if a actual human being with knowledge and experience could assist me in making sure all the parts I have purchased will work. I especially would like to know how if the motherboard i have selected can support the usb hub and other additional features i have included. Also do i need an aftermarket cooler for my CPU? I don't do high intensity gaming, but am a amateur programmer and developer who uses unity. Thank you in advance.

Below are my parts and a link to my systems build.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Z6fsNN
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Z6fsNN/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
Motherboard: ASRock - 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill - Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 750 Ti 4GB Video Card
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Lite-On - iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link - TL-WN881ND PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter
Other: Plugable USB Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy Micro Adapter (Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Raspberry Pi, Linux Compatible; Classic Bluetooth, and Stereo Headset Compatible)
Other: Coboc 3.5FP-U3-20PSPL4 4 Ports USB 3.0 to 20pin Header 3.5" Floppy Bay
Total: $665.15


 
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Chugalug_
Ditch everything, AM3+ is way outdated and has terrible performance.
A Floppy bay? Why though? :D
Also what's that bluetooth dongle thing?
Save up a bit more and get this, performs SIGNIFICANTLY better.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($77.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($74.11 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Mini Video...
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Ditch everything, AM3+ is way outdated and has terrible performance.
A Floppy bay? Why though? :D
Also what's that bluetooth dongle thing?
Save up a bit more and get this, performs SIGNIFICANTLY better.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($77.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($74.11 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Mini Video Card ($109.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa N21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG - GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: D-Link - DWA-171 USB 2.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Plugable USB Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy Micro Adapter (Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Raspberry Pi, Linux Compatible; Classic Bluetooth, and Stereo Headset Compatible) ($21.98 @ PCM)
Other: Coboc 3.5FP-U3-20PSPL4 4 Ports USB 3.0 to 20pin Header 3.5" Floppy Bay ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $732.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-18 02:39 EDT-0400
 
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Dan425811923

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yeah get this
 
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constantine_99

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upgrade to a the 1050ti if possible, will last longer with its extra resource (affects the gaming performance's stability too) and more VRAM
most build right now doesn't need a disk driver so u can ditch it (unless u still uses CDs) [windows can be installed using flashdisk]
 
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constantine_99

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really? a 50$? i got them for like almost +40$ (30$ like the MSRP suggest and +10$ for shipping cost and profit i think?) but i do like them bcz even though the fps gain is small (in terms of price/performance ratio) the games does run smoother and had less dips, the extra VRAM too can help u on increasing the settings (im looking at GTA V's VRAM usage) as getting a mix of very high - normal setting already took 1.8 GB which in 1050's VRAM case, almost maxed out.
 
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