First Pc Build. Comment and Help... I need all I can get.

[El Rogish]

Sup. So basically, I'm sixteen and this is my first PC build and I wanted some help/advice on whatever will help the build or just common knowledge. Nothing is purchased yet (obviously), so with that said, the option to replace anything is still available. Id appreciate any help with better quality things for lower prices, any info. that I may not be aware of when it comes to a product, and any real-life "benchmarks" that would help. Synthetic benchmarks are near meaningless to me and while they may be accurate in some ways, they are also very tedious and as we all know are not always the deciding factor in anything. And I will be doing little gaming but nothing too serious. Maybe PC meant games (League of Legends,G-mod, MInecraft), but games like Battlefield or other high-end games will be played on console, so be aware that I'm not trying to make a "console killer". Feel free to leave any opinions, no negativity please, and no fanboys( resist if possible lol ). Anyways thanks.

Side Note: I want to keep the PC as cool as possible,so additional cooling/fans comments are accepted but realize what kind of case it is. And i would also like to know what nice sata cables there are on the market (preferably blue with one straight-to-angle end.)

P.s. if you have any comments on replacing things for better quality, keep in mind that my initial budget is $1000, but i may be able to work in a couple extra hundred, but nothing above $1250 please. , i also reside in America if that helps with any pricing issues. Sorry for the lengthy explanation, just trying to reduce the amount of small questions as much as possible.

Parts List:


CPU:

AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor $151.99

CPU Cooler:

Cooler Master GeminII M4 58.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $34.99

Thermal Compound:

Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste $5.99

Motherboard:

MSI 990FXA-GD80V2 ATX AM3+ Motherboard $161.49

Memory:

Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $79.99

Storage:

Crucial M550 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $95.99

Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $54.98

Video Card:

Asus Radeon HD 7770 2GB Video Card $134.99

Case:

NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case $69.99

Power Supply:

Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply $44.99

Optical Drive:

LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Write $14.99

Operating System:

Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) $99.98

Wireless Network Adapter:

TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter $41.22

Case Fan:

Cougar CF-D12HB-B 64.4 CFM 120mm Fan(top mounted) $14.99

 

[mastrom101]

You've come to the right place for help.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($91.48 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Level 10 GTS Snow Edition ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $956.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-08 20:00 EDT-0400)

THis is a build that fits and exceed your criteria. THis build can play all of the latest games in 1080P.

If you want to overclock:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Antec KUHLER H2O 650 Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Level 10 GTS Snow Edition ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1077.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-08 20:03 EDT-0400)

Do you need a wireless adapter for sure? It's better to use wired internet if possible.

 

[El Rogish]

You've come to the right place for help.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($91.48 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Level 10 GTS Snow Edition ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $956.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-08 20:00 EDT-0400)

THis is a build that fits and exceed your criteria. THis build can play all of the latest games in 1080P.

If you want to overclock:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Antec KUHLER H2O 650 Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Level 10 GTS Snow Edition ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1077.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-08 20:03 EDT-0400)

Do you need a wireless adapter for sure? It's better to use wired internet if possible.

Thanks, and while these builds are very good... theyre both extremely high end gaming based. i couldve easily shorted a couple unnecessary things here and there and spent more on things like the grapics card or cpu. but firstly i wont be doing high end gaming. i wont be playing many games on pc except for the ones ive listed in the first post with an exception to a couple others like DayZ or other Arma II type games. And i also noticed youve switched the cases as well. i know that the case i have chosen is compact and has little cable management but i have come to the conclusion to just deal with it. and it also goes with the blue color scheme im choosing to build. the case was chosen mostly off of design but ive done my research and have come to terms with it as far as the cons of the case. i appreciate you answering so quickly but id like to keep my build at least close to what it is now. not building a full out gaming rig. if so, trust me i would be spending way more than just $1000. its mostly for everyday use but some gaming will be done. and im also not going to be OC'ing this pc(probably shouldve mentioned). ill save that for a more intricate build one day

 

[mastrom101]

In that case, this is probably a better build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($91.48 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Level 10 GTS Snow Edition ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($21.14 @ Amazon)
Total: $938.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-08 23:18 EDT-0400)

You can swap the case to the other if you want, but it's missing USB 3.0 front connectors.

Basically this build offers a large SSD, great PSU and well-rounded performance.

 

[El Rogish]

In that case, this is probably a better build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($91.48 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Level 10 GTS Snow Edition ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($21.14 @ Amazon)
Total: $938.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-08 23:18 EDT-0400)

You can swap the case to the other if you want, but it's missing USB 3.0 front connectors.

Basically this build offers a large SSD, great PSU and well-rounded performance.

Thanks. Ill consider..... my only question is: would you really go with intel instead of amd or is it just your personal preference? I can proudly say that i have used intel since a little kid and find absolutely nothing wrong with it. Ive seen that CPU spread it's wings as I've grown up, and frankly, I'm impressed. What i have not tried very much, is AMD, and PC's that I have tried with AMD Processors didnt seem very different. I wont be doing too many big tasks (rendering or recording), I'm sure if i start that then I'll definately do another build. But honestly are they really that different? Cause if Intel is a must then I'll probably have to get a mobo like the As-Rock you listed instead of one with a 990fx chipset.

Oh and I forgot to address the wifi connector question. So while I'd be more than happy to have holes drilled or at least another modem to be put in the house (my room lol), my mom thinks otherwise, for reasons of her own :/ but im a junior in high school and will probably be off to college in a year and a half at most anyways. So there would be no need to go the extra step for trying to get "direct" internet in my room. Thanks for the patience and concern though.

 

[Seeking Solace]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($110.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($73.47 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($160.38 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($42.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $894.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-09 02:37 EDT-0400)

 

[mastrom101]

In that case, this is probably a better build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($91.48 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Level 10 GTS Snow Edition ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($21.14 @ Amazon)
Total: $938.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-08 23:18 EDT-0400)

You can swap the case to the other if you want, but it's missing USB 3.0 front connectors.

Basically this build offers a large SSD, great PSU and well-rounded performance.

Thanks. Ill consider..... my only question is: would you really go with intel instead of amd or is it just your personal preference? I can proudly say that i have used intel since a little kid and find absolutely nothing wrong with it. Ive seen that CPU spread it's wings as I've grown up, and frankly, I'm impressed. What i have not tried very much, is AMD, and PC's that I have tried with AMD Processors didnt seem very different. I wont be doing too many big tasks (rendering or recording), I'm sure if i start that then I'll definately do another build. But honestly are they really that different? Cause if Intel is a must then I'll probably have to get a mobo like the As-Rock you listed instead of one with a 990fx chipset.

Oh and I forgot to address the wifi connector question. So while I'd be more than happy to have holes drilled or at least another modem to be put in the house (my room lol), my mom thinks otherwise, for reasons of her own :/ but im a junior in high school and will probably be off to college in a year and a half at most anyways. So there would be no need to go the extra step for trying to get "direct" internet in my room. Thanks for the patience and concern though.

I've included a wireless adapter.

As for the CPU, I personally have used both AMD and Intel, but for your use the Intel is probably better. It doesn't sound like you're going to take advantage of 8 cores.