Feedback on PC Setup

[RazGerb]

So I'm building a computer setup for my friend and I came up with this based on his likes and needs.

Updated:

Budget: 1115$ (Just a bit off, might need to remove a part)

Needs: For Gaming mostly

 

Feedback on parts please.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RpWDkL

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RpWDkL/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($32.99 @ Best Buy) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($88.79 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.99 @ Best Buy) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  ($239.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($100.00) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor  ($139.99 @ Best Buy) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Thermaltake POSEIDON Z Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99) 

Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel Headset  ($55.99 @ Best Buy) 

Total: $1133.68

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-07 16:29 EDT-0400)

 

 

 

[Cacao]

Looks pretty good, here's a much better option for the GPU though.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280gaming3g

 

Cheaper and more powerful.

[brob]

 

So I'm building a computer setup for my friend and I came up with this based on his likes and needs.

Feedback on parts please.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RpWDkL

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RpWDkL/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($32.99 @ Best Buy) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($88.79 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.99 @ Best Buy) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  ($239.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($100.00) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor  ($139.99 @ Best Buy) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Thermaltake POSEIDON Z Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99) 

Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel Headset  ($55.99 @ Best Buy) 

Total: $1133.68

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-07 16:29 EDT-0400)

 

 

If would help if you shared the friend's "likes and needs". Budget would also be helpful.

[RazGerb]

If would help if you shared the friend's "likes and needs". Budget would also be helpful.

Updated the post

Looks pretty good, here's a much better option for the GPU though.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280gaming3g 

 

Cheaper and more powerful.

I think the link is broken

[Cacao]

Updated the post

I think the link is broken

I have no clue why.... It doesn't work for me either when I click it through LTT. Let's try again: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280gaming3g

 

Anyway if it doesn't end up working, the card is the "MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR".

 

EDIT: Looks like the link works this time.

[brob]

My suggestions. A better processor and gpu. Decent speed memory rather than overkill. An average ssd, the speed difference will not be noticeable in a general purpose or gaming system. An IPS monitor that is also larger - better color reproduction and wider viewing angles.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($159.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:  Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($88.79 @ Newegg)
Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($61.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card:  XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case:  NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($100.00)
Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor:  Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Wireless Network Adapter:  Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($11.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard:  Thermaltake POSEIDON Z Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99)
Headphones:  Logitech G430 7.1 Channel Headset  ($55.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1114.68
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-07 16:59 EDT-0400)