1st Time Gaming Rig Looking For Advice

[Zuzay]

Hi this is going to be my first time ordering a rig and i just need to know if everything looks good and if there is a way to save more money besides putting it together myself. Tell me what you think and i am open to feedback. I'm looking to be able to play games like gta v and skyrim at normal to above normal settings.

Gaming Chasis: CyberPowerPC X-Titan 100 MID-Tower Gaming Case w/ Side-Window Panel (Black Color)
Laser Engraving: None
Neon Light Upgrade: None
Extra Case Fans: Default case fans
Noise Reduction Technology: Sound Absorbing Foam on Side, Top And Bottom panels
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.00 GHz Eight-Core AM3+ CPU 8MB L2 Cache & Turbo Core Technology
Venom Boost Fast And Efficient Factory Overclocking: No Overclocking
CPU / Processor Cooling Fan: Cooler Master Seidon 120M Liquid CPU Cooling System w/ Copper Cold Plat Enhance Cooling Performance (Dual Standard 120MM Fans (Push-Pull))
Coolant for Cyberpower Xtreme Hydro Water Cooling Kits: Standard Coolant
Motherboard: GIGABYTE 970A-DS3P AMD 970 ATX w/ Ultra Durable 4 Classic, On/Off Charge, GbLAN, 2 PCIe x16, 3 PCIe x1, 2 PCI
NFC: None
RAM / System Memory: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)
Video Card: AMD Radeon R9 270 2GB GDDR5 PCIe 3.0 x16 Video Card (Single Card)
Freebies: None
Power Supply: 600 Watts - EVGA 600B 80 PLUS BRONZE Power Supply
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)
Secondary Hard Drive: None
Hard Drive Cooling Fan: None
External Storage: None
USB Flash Drive: None
Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: None
External Optical Drive: None
WiDi Router: None
Internal Wireless Network Card: GIGABYTE GC-WB867D-I 802.11AC Wi-Fi up to 867 Mbps + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo w/ Dual Antenna PCI-E Adapter
Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
LCD Monitor: 22" Widescreen 1920x1080 Sceptre E225W-1920 LED Monitor (Single Monitor)
Cables: 6-FT HDMI Flat Cable, V1.4, Supports 3D & 4K Resolution, Gold Plated Connector Cable (1 piece)
Speakers: None
Internal Network Card: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
Keyboard: AZZA Multimedia USB Gaming Keyboard
Mouse: AZZA Optical 1600dpi Gaming Mouse with Weight Adjustable Cartridge
Mouse Pad: Corsair Gaming MM200 Mouse Mat - Standard Edition PN:CH-9000079-WW
Headset: None
Headset Hanger: None
Gaming Gear: None
Fan Controller/Temperature Display: None
Internal USB Expansion Module: None
External Wireless Network Card: None
Wireless Routers/Hubs: None
Docking Station: None
Bluetooth: None
Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)
Video Camera: Rocksoul 1080P HD Webcam USB 2.0 WK107SB
Gaming Tablet: None
Power & Surge Protection: None
USB Hub & Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
External USB ADAPTER: None
Operating System: Windows 8.1
Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None
Office Suite: None
Games: None
Ultra Care Option: None
Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR [3 Year Labor, 1 Year Parts] LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Rush Service: Standard Process Time: Ship within 8 Business Day

the total racks up to 1100.

 

[timeconsumer]

Skip the expensive watercooling and get a better GPU. Also, get the XFX 550w PSU.

 

[BigMuffinMan]

If you're going to spend that much, I would recommend you get a 280 or 290. Your processor (if you overclock it, which bulldozers are very good at) can easily handle a 280 or 290.
Also, I would recommend a better mouse. That mouse is, quite frankly, crap. If you are really into shooters I would recommend an optical mouse, and if you want side buttons for MMOS and RTS games then logitech and Razer have plenty to choose from. Don't fall into all that DPI marketing bullshit, you don't need any 12,000 dpi mice. Just get something that is well known to have an accurate sensor and fits your hand preference
If I were you, I would bump up the PSU to 700W, even without the 280 or 290. You can never have too much power, so its best to just get a 700w instead of getting a 600w and finding out that it doesn't cut it.
I would also recommend a different monitor. Asus is well known to have very good cheap montiors for gaming, and they would be better than the one you have listed.

 

[BigMuffinMan]

Yes, like timeconsumer said you don't need watercooling for that build. Regular fans are plenty, just make sure you have good cable management to let airflow in and out of the case.

 

[McFee]

I would also consider making the switch to team blue if your main objective is gaming AKA like a i5 4460. Much better framerates in all titles with going to an i5 vs any amd CPU. Better longevity and upgrade potential down the road. AM3+ is deadend road and they have announced a AM4 socket coming. just my opinion

 

[DonkeyOatie]

You are stuck with what they offer. I would prefer a better Motherboard to overclock that CPU, or even run it.

In this day and age a system of this price should have a lot better GPU than a Radeon 270. How much of that stuff do you actually need?

I can't be sure, but this is a good sketch of your parts. They are buying things bulk wholesale, so make money on the parts as well as assembly. I'm syre there are a couple of bits missing that would increase the bottom line here.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($167.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Sceptre E225W-1920 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($134.98 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Azza Poseidon Wired Gaming Keyboard ($25.66 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Azza Diablo Wired Optical Mouse ($12.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $922.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-09 11:19 EDT-0400

However, there are a lot better choices for this money, but your supplier is unlikely to have or offer them. Too many parts are cheap, and the Fluid cooler is not an efficient use of the money. I'll post what the build COULD be when I get back from the Vet.

A lot better and still in budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($165.93 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($295.59 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Platinum 550W 80+ Platinum Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC E2425SWD 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Azza Poseidon Wired Gaming Keyboard ($25.66 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Azza Diablo Wired Optical Mouse ($12.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1081.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-09 12:16 EDT-0400