Feedback before Building

[csturtz]

It's been a long time since I last built my own pc. I need something cost-effective (~$500) that will last a few years and handle casual gaming with decent graphics. Here's what I'm looking at. Would love some feedback! Thanks!

AMD FX-4100 :: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1372438&sku=A79-4100

MSI 970A-G46 mobo :: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1963472&sku=M452-6253

Ultra LSP650 PS :: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276573&sku=ULT-LSP650

Radeon HD 6570 (2gb) :: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3488648&sku=P450-6574

2x4GB PC3-12800 :: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1412141&sku=C19-6177

 

[tiny voices]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($104.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $516.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-07 18:34 EST-0500)

This will be considerably better for gaming and every day use and have better longevity.

 

[csturtz]

you are awesome sir

 

[tiny voices]

Thanks, I try. I hope it all works out great for you!