First PC Build - Need Review? (also help picking out graphics card / case if possible)

[ab7a7]

Hi, erm its my first time trying to build a PC, I would really appreciate it if you could have a look at my build parts, possibly suggest some other components within the same price range or lower (kinda maxed out budget already)? I wont be doing any OC, and im sticking to AMD processor

Parts:
CPU: AMD FX 8350
Motherboard: Asus M5a97 evo r2
Memory: Corsair Vengence 8GB (2 x4GB)
Storage: SSD Samsung evo 840 120GB
Storage: WD Caviar Blue 1TB
Graphics: (Varies but considering r9 280x (Asus, MSI, Gigabyte, Sapphire TOXIC))
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 xl (considered CM HAF 932 Advanced)
PSU: Corsair 750W RM
Optical Drive...(doesnt really matter)

 

[Vic 40]

Looks like a solid build.

I would still add a cpu cooler,not for overclocking,but just for sound reasons and better cooling.The cooler master hyper tx 3 evo or 212 evo would do nice or the next which shouldn't be to expensive too,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-cpu-cooler-cnps10xoptima
(just for the type)

 

[ab7a7]

Looks like a solid build.

I would still add a cpu cooler,not for overclocking,but just for sound reasons and better cooling.The cooler master hyper tx 3 evo or 212 evo would do nice or the next which shouldn't be to expensive too,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-cpu-cooler-cnps10xoptima
(just for the type)

Hmm, i've kinda maxed out my budget already for now. Also considering adding a NZXT Sentry 2...to control fans? unless this isn't necessary - I dont wanna be running my fans at max always lol

 

[Vic 40]

With that asus board comes "ASUS Fan Xpert " a nice program to help you to control the fans,i have a asus board too and it makes my cooler master haf xb fans as quiet as i want them to be.

It's up to you what to use and spend your money on.The fx 8350 comes with a stock cooler so you won't be without one,it probably just is louder and hotter,a strange thing since it seems you want a quiet pc hence the fan controller.

 

[ab7a7]

With that asus board comes "ASUS Fan Xpert " a nice program to help you to control the fans,i have a asus board too and it makes my cooler master haf xb fans as quiet as i want them to be.

It's up to you what to use and spend your money on.The fx 8350 comes with a stock cooler so you won't be without one,it probably just is louder and hotter,a strange thing since it seems you want a quiet pc hence the fan controller.

Silence doesnt bother me lol, i just want a case thats appealing / has some nice airflow / DUST FILTERS Are a must. lol (its why i didnt choose for CM HAF 932 advanced)

 

[Vic 40]

Also considering adding a NZXT Sentry 2...to control fans? unless this isn't necessary - I dont wanna be running my fans at max always lol

It isn't necessary.

Silence doesnt bother me lol, i just want a case thats appealing / has some nice airflow / DUST FILTERS Are a must. lol (its why i didnt choose for CM HAF 932 advanced)

Do you add the fan controller just because it looks good or does the underlined mean something? It doesn't add up.

I rather would pick a nice cooler,but it's up to you.In the end like i said it's a good build.Maybe change the psu,according to rumour here it's a lower end product from corsair.The HX or AX should be better and there are other brands as good like seasonic,xfx.
A list where it is listed as "tier 3",
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
which are ok but not the best.

 

[ab7a7]

Also considering adding a NZXT Sentry 2...to control fans? unless this isn't necessary - I dont wanna be running my fans at max always lol

It isn't necessary.

Silence doesnt bother me lol, i just want a case thats appealing / has some nice airflow / DUST FILTERS Are a must. lol (its why i didnt choose for CM HAF 932 advanced)

Do you add the fan controller just because it looks good or does the underlined mean something? It doesn't add up.

I rather would pick a nice cooler,but it's up to you.In the end like i said it's a good build.Maybe change the psu,according to rumour here it's a lower end product from corsair.The HX or AX should be better and there are other brands as good like seasonic,xfx.
A list where it is listed as "tier 3",
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
which are ok but not the best.

The underlined stuff matters, As for Power Supply is this better
http://www.dabs.com/products/corsair-760w-ax760-80plus-platinum-high-performance-psu-8D4X.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc%20product%20search&utm_content=Q200&utm_campaign=Components%20and%20Storage%20-%20Cases,%20Cooling%20and%20Power%20-%20Power%20Supply%20Units&origin=pla
If i choose this PSU, is it okay if i drop out the NZXT Sentry 2 and have fans connected to motherboard? Also for the above case, do i need more than 3 fans? If so, is it possible to somehow control all fans through Motherboard / the Asus Fan XPert software you mentioned?

 

[ab7a7]

Modular PSU doesnt really matter, im trying to keep cost for PSU below £100. Though the AX does slightly go over this

 

[ab7a7]

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/750w-xfx-pro-black-edition-p1-750b-befx-full-modular-80-plus-gold-90-eff-eps-12v-sli-crossfire-1x120

There is also this...

 

[Vic 40]

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/750w-xfx-pro-black-edition-p1-750b-befx-full-modular-80-plus-gold-90-eff-eps-12v-sli-crossfire-1x120

There is also this...

A very good choice.

 

[ab7a7]

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/750w-xfx-pro-black-edition-p1-750b-befx-full-modular-80-plus-gold-90-eff-eps-12v-sli-crossfire-1x120

There is also this...

A very good choice.

Thanks, Decided on the Asus r9 280X Direct CU TOP as my Graphics card.