Suggestions on my computer build?

[warthog396]

Hello, I'm trying to assemble my first computer for gaming and I just feel unsure about ordering all of these parts to find out I made a costly error. I have a few concerns addressing the OS (windows 7 or 8?) as well as the general components. All input would be greatly appreciated thank you.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($137.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($106.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($349.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Ghost (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1114.03
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-08 00:40 EDT-0400)

Is there anything that I am missing or should change? Let me know, Thank you!

 

[g-unit1111]

I personally wouldn't bother with an FX CPU. A lot of people will tell you otherwise but the benchmarks don't lie in that Intel is always better for gaming.

Here's what I would suggest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($363.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($108.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1075.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-08 13:17 EDT-0400)

 

[TheBigTroll]

id get this.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Pjd7

-the i5 is generally better for gaming. where the fx wins is in the newest games like crysis 3
-slightly better and cheaper board than what is recommended by g-unit
-7970 is a better choice
-going with a fractal r4 instead of a ghost
-better psu

 

[g-unit1111]

id get this.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Pjd7

-the i5 is generally better for gaming. where the fx wins is in the newest games like crysis 3
-slightly better and cheaper board than what is recommended by g-unit
-7970 is a better choice
-going with a fractal r4 instead of a ghost
-better psu

I love the R4 but I usually reserve that for budgets of $1500 or more. The XFX is a rebranded Seasonic, so I don't see how that's better than the one I included. They're about the same.

 

[TheBigTroll]

the R4 is cheaper than the ghost so why not?

i was referring to the cx500, not the s12ii 620. i should have labeled that.

 

[FinneousPJ]

I love the R4 but I usually reserve that for budgets of $1500 or more. The XFX is a rebranded Seasonic, so I don't see how that's better than the one I included. They're about the same.

The case you suggested is more expensive than the R4...

 

[g-unit1111]

the R4 is cheaper than the ghost so why not?

i was referring to the cx500, not the s12ii 620. i should have labeled that.

According to PC Part Picker the Phantom is $89, the Define R4 is $109, and the Define R4 windowed version is $119. Where is the R4 cheaper?

 

[TheBigTroll]

the R4 is 89.99

 

[g-unit1111]

the R4 is 89.99

What website?

 

[TheBigTroll]

microcenter
http://www.microcenter.com/product/406710/Define_R4_Mid_Tower_ATX_Computer_Case_-_Black_Pearl

 

[FinneousPJ]

Regardless there's no $500 separation