First Computer Build - Suggestions?

[mherrig97]

I did some editing to the old part list and this is what I have now:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/t3kqBm

Please tell me if you think it's good/bad and what to keep/change.

Thanks!

-New List as of 6/15/2014
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LFNsnQ

 

[woltej1]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6QGbCJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6QGbCJ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($143.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P SE2 54.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.99 @ TigerDirect)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: HP E2T08A6#ABA 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $952.90

here's my recommendation

 

[mherrig97]

That looks like a good build but this isn't really a budget build so I'm gonna go with the 8350 and I like GeForce graphics cards a lot more than AMD but I will look into the memory.

 

[woltej1]

what is your price range you're ok with spending? if it isn't budget then go with intel. Only go with nvidia if there are features with them you'll use, don't be a brand whore. AMD prices are amazing right now.

 

[mherrig97]

Probably $1,000 is my comfortable range but I'm choosing the Asus 750 Ti because it's insanely easy to overclock and produces extremely little heat. I'd go with Intel but the i5 is $220 vs the 8350 that's $169.99 and they're both in the same range performance wise. I will check out the Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB if it is similar to the 750 Ti overclocking wise.

 

[mherrig97]

I already have the case, my friend didn't like it so I got it for free The Noctua cooler is also just incase the stock cooler isn't cooling good or if it's too loud. I will be overclocking the GPU slightly if I need to but the CPU, I doubt it.

 

[mherrig97]

I'm replacing the PNY SSD with a Kingston SSD since the Kingston seems to have a LOT less reviews of people complaining of dead drives.