First build, opinions?

[rhysman2000]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/r66kzy

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/r66kzy/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

 

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($85.79 @ Newegg) 

 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($121.99 @ Newegg) 

 

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($57.99 @ Amazon) 

 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.49 @ OutletPC) 

 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 

 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($32.99 @ NCIX US) 

 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($94.99 @ B&H) 

 

Monitor: AOC e2050Swd 60Hz 19.5" Monitor  (Purchased For $89.99) 

Other: Belkin 7-Foot CAT5e Snagless Patch Cable (Gray) (Purchased For $2.10)

Other: Actiontec PWR511K01 500 Mbps HomePlug HD Powerline Wall Plug Network Adapter Kit (2 Units) (Purchased For $49.32)

Total: $883.61

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 15:08 EST-0500

[Fate]

That SSD is crap, go with something like a Crucial MX100/Samsung 840Evo instead. Get 8GB of ram instead and a 280x

[rhysman2000]

That SSD is crap, go with something like a Crucial MX100/Samsung 840Evo instead. Get 8GB of ram instead and a 280x

For RAM, 2x4 or 1x8?

[Fate]

For RAM, 2x4 or 1x8?

It doesn't really make a big difference, but 2x4 is better. Also, if one of your sticks dies/fails you'll still have a usable PC until the RMA finishes.