Advice On First Custom PC Build

[zjuventus14]

Hi everyone, I'm building a PC for the first time and hope somebody can review my part's list and give me suggestions. I will mainly be doing gaming, not hardcore 3D video/image rendering software.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ECIu
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ECIu/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ECIu/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($439.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.25 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1297.14
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-16 21:23 EDT-0400)

 

[socialassassin]

1. Whats up with that 7970? You can easily find them for $100 less than that.
2. 8GB RAM is plenty for gaming.
3. Get a 120GB SSD with the money you save from finding a cheaper 7970!

 

[ddbtkd456]

1. Whats up with that 7970? You can easily find them for $100 less than that.
2. 8GB RAM is plenty for gaming.
3. Get a 120GB SSD with the money you save from finding a cheaper 7970!

Agreed, put your operating system on the 120 gb you can pick them up for around 80-90 dollars, the fx-8350 is an amazing processor, you will be happy with it. Use the 1 Terabyte for your games and storage (your computer will thank you and run a lot faster)

 

[ddbtkd456]

Good start but here would be my minor modifications which should save you some money and give you as good or better performance.

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009O7YUF6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B009O7YUF6&linkCode=as2&tag=amzon0c-20
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009ZN2NH6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B009ZN2NH6&linkCode=as2&tag=amzon0c-20
Motherboard: ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091RA8U0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0091RA8U0&linkCode=as2&tag=amzon0c-20
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3 1600 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YG9EEW/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B006YG9EEW&linkCode=as2&tag=amzon0c-20
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088PUEPK/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0088PUEPK&linkCode=as2&tag=amzon0c-20
Video Card: Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 7970 OC http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00752QYLK/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00752QYLK&linkCode=as2&tag=amzon0c-20
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WE9WQO/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003WE9WQO&linkCode=as2&tag=amzon0c-20
Power Supply: SeaSonic SSR-650RM http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00918N4A0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00918N4A0&linkCode=as2&tag=amzon0c-20
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YIG9AQ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002YIG9AQ&linkCode=as2&tag=amzon0c-20
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q0PT3I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004Q0PT3I&linkCode=as2&tag=amzon0c-20

I think you have a great build here for the total cost.

Better yet, i got one for you, based off of his. Some minor adjustments (for speed & stability, especially if you run windows x64)

Build (Better & Improved)

I adjusted the ram to 1866 (faster speed and memory access, along with better stability)
I also selected an asus cd rom (I have many and they are really reliable, plus there cheaper)
Also a Solid State Drive (Kingston is a good brand) would be really helpful to improve major speed of booting and for applications.
Also I put in there a 1 Terabyte Seagate Drive, (I know I have one, they go forever) they are cheaper as well.
Also I changed your power supply to a Corsair, simply because they are cheaper and just as good as quality as a Seasonic one, I have an XFX in my computer right now.

Total for Build: 1278.97 (After discounts & rebates)

You save 20 dollars after its all said and done.