New Build

[Genecidalic]

So guys i was wondering what yall think about my new build im planning. Its my first custom build so I would love some feedback. My goal is to remain below 1200 USD and still play games and record for my youtube channel. So here are the specs for now.

Case: * Apevia X-Trooper LED Light Mid-Tower Case w/ Side Window (Green LED Light Color)

CPU: AMD FX-8120 3.10 GHz Eight-Core AM3+ CPU 8MB L2 Cache & Turbo Core Technology

Motherboard: * [CrossFireX] GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3 AMD 970 Socket AM3+ ATX Mainboard w/ On/Off Charge, Ultra Durable™3, 7.1 Audio, GbLAN, IEEE1394a, 2 Gen2 PCIe X16, 3 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI

Memory: 16GB (4GBx4) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)

Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 7950 3GB 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card (Major Brand Powered by AMD)

Power Supply Upgrade: 800 Watts - Standard 80 Plus Certified Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready

Hard Drive: 2TB (2TBx1) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)

As of right now that set up will run me 1059$ If you guys can think of any improvements i would like to keep it as cheap as possible but 1200 is my limit

[joelthezombie15]

800 watts is a bit much take that money and get a 650W and get a bit of a better GPU

[Genecidalic]

The Gpu is very good and the 800 watt is the same price as a 600

[WitzTech]

You absolutely should have an SSD at this price point.  Instead of paying extra to run 2 HDDs in RAID (I think that's what you are doing) I would get a 120 gig SSD for boot and key programs and a 2 TB bulk storage drive for the rest.

 

I would suggest using PCpartpicker's permalink feature: http://pcpartpicker.com/ to make your list, so it is easier for us to see how much you are paying for each part.  For example, I would recommend avoiding the first gen FX chips because they seriously under-performed compared to AMD's current line-up.  However, I don't know how much you are saving by going with the 8120 vs an 8320, because I don't know where you plan on purchasing.

 

Also, please note that even though the wattage may be higher on the $800 PSU, the quality of the 600 may be much better.

 

I don't want to tear apart your build even more, but I would also suggest getting a better case, as Apevia doesn't cross my mind as being a quality brand, at least when it is holding an octa-core CPU and a 7950. 

Now, I don't know if you are in the US or not, but I will assume you are.  Here is what I would do if I had a $1200 budget, and wanted to stick with the same platforms as you:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Vl3R

 

That will run you under 1000 bucks and leave you room for overcloking, as well as a mechanical keyboard if you don't have one, as well as other goodies you may want.

[Genecidalic]

Wow thanks for the help didnt realize i was making so many mistakes glad i checked here before buying it. But the reason i chose the case i did is because the site i was ordering from its the only case that offered green led backlighting to match my set up

[olan1225]

If you are recording videos and rendering them then perhaps a little more RAM woudn't hurt. Not sure if you want to by 4x4GB right from the start or if you buy 2x8GB with potential on even more upgrading in the furute. 

[Genecidalic]

Okay after going through and looking at the PCpartpicker selection the whole thing comes out to about the same cost and less features for what i would have gotten at Cyberpowerpc.com Heres the list -http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VnTw

 

Also note that i chose a cheaper graphics card in order to try and get the same price point with all the goodies and still couldnt

[Genecidalic]

I think that I am going to go with the set up in the link. I just hope i dont screw up when i put it all together

[killerx525]

Okay after going through and looking at the PCpartpicker selection the whole thing comes out to about the same cost and less features for what i would have gotten at Cyberpowerpc.com Heres the list -http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VnTw

 

Also note that i chose a cheaper graphics card in order to try and get the same price point with all the goodies and still couldnt

Your ram would probably work but it's a triple channel kit, so for optimal performance, get dual channel kit and change the power supply to much more reliable one like ones from Seasonic or Enermax.