First PC Build

[fantaclaus]

I have a computer build in mind but I want some people to look it over before I buy all the part. I am wondering if my build will work with linux and if anybody has any suggestions.

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3
Graphics Card: GTX 650
CPU: FX-6300
Ram: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1600
Hard Drive: 1 TB Caviar black
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912
PSU: Corsair Builder Series CX 430 Watt

At the moment I am under budget so I can go 50$ higher if anything needs it.

 

[tiny voices]

Is this for gaming? What is your budget?

 

[fantaclaus]

yes it is for gaming and i have 700$ for it but I already have all the extras like a monitor speakers and a mouse and keyboard.

 

[tiny voices]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($214.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($65.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $659.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-10 14:38 EST-0500)

This will be considerably better

 

[camohanna]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($214.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($65.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $659.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-10 14:38 EST-0500)

This will be considerably better

Very nice build for price. You could also go i3-3220 + ASRock H77 for same price.