Looking for Tips/Reccomendations with my build

[Jeremy Evans]

Currently i have this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ObliviousReaper/saved/332C

I have to get the monitor the keyboard and the operating system. I want to hear some tips or ideas others have that will help me along the way of building this system or changing it up.

 

[Jacob McIntosh]

Get this. Same CPU, better video card, better power supply, better SSD, better monitor, and a better hard drive. All for only $7 more.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Tempest 410 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Silver Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($10.29 @ B&H)
Total: $1381.81
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-17 20:37 EST-0500)

 

[Jeremy Evans]

Get this. Same CPU, better video card, better power supply, better SSD, better monitor, and a better hard drive. All for only $7 more.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Tempest 410 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Silver Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($10.29 @ B&H)
Total: $1381.81
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-17 20:37 EST-0500)

So Crossfiring 2 Video cards wouldn't be as good as just running one more expensive one?
And 16 GB of Ram is worth the extra money for gaming?

 

[Jacob McIntosh]

While the two 660s will be a bit better (and by a bit I mean 10-15%), you then have the option to SLI the 770. Always get the single best gpu you can afford, and then SLI it later. And the 16gb of RAM will make it more future proof, so you don't have to go and get another 8gb kil down the road. And it's better for gaming today.

 

[Jeremy Evans]

While the two 660s will be a bit better (and by a bit I mean 10-15%), you then have the option to SLI the 770. Always get the single best gpu you can afford, and then SLI it later. And the 16gb of RAM will make it more future proof, so you don't have to go and get another 8gb kil down the road. And it's better for gaming today.

Thanks for the help man!

 

[Jacob McIntosh]

No problem! Good luck with your build!