Theoretical Mid-High range AMD Build

[platinumdiamonds]

This is my first build but i haven't purchased all of the parts yet. Feel free to criticize or suggest newer or different parts to my build. I have a $1500 budget so try not to go to far over that.

 

CASE: IN-WIN GT1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108433

 

MOBO: ASRock 970 extreme black AM3+ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157394

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 Vishera http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286

 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120m http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103179

 

GPU: AMD R9 280X 3gb http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127759

 

Ram: HyperX XMP Blu 8gb http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104339

 

HDD: Seagate barracuda 1tb http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840

 

SSD: PNY XLR8 120gb http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178455

 

PSU: Cooler Master 1000w Gold http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171078 (Didnt buy this it was given to me as a gift)

 

Monitor: AOC i2367Fh IPS Panel (X2) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824160158

 

Tell me what you think and if i should get different parts. I already have the CPU Cooler and the Power supply so i dont need suggestions for those. But everything else i will probably need suggestions for.Thank you very much for your help!

[DamDirtyApe]

Since the CM PSU was a gift, I think that's fine. I've never used a CM PSU before so I can't comment on it.

 

Also keep in mind that the 970 board won't run crossfire at x16. So if you want to upgrade to two cards in the future, you might want to change the mobo to a 990FX chipset.

 

For the cooler, you'd get much better performance for overclocking if you went with a NH-D14 or a Corsair Hydro H80i. It's only $10 more for either of those and if you're into overclocking you'll benefit much more from those type of coolers. If you're not overclocking, just get a Cooler Master Hyper Evo 212. Don't need to liquid cool as the pumps aren't dead quiet nor are the fans they use because of the dense radiators. The D14 in many cases is quieter than closed loop coolers.

 

That's just my opinion though.

 

Only other thing I can imagine people arguing is the case, but that's aesthetic choice, really.

[CoolBeans]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($125.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($77.27 @ TigerDirect)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.24 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($499.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)

Monitor: ViewSonic VA2249S 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1309.43

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-21 16:26 EDT-0400)

[DamDirtyApe]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($125.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($77.27 @ TigerDirect)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.24 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($499.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)

Monitor: ViewSonic VA2249S 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1309.43

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-21 16:26 EDT-0400)

 

X2 monitors, but yeah, Something like that is awesome.

[WoodenMarker]

What's the system being used for?

Are you limited to newegg or are you open to other US shops?