Advice on PC Build

[GuyWhoUsesPCs]

Hello everyone, I was just about to get this PC and I wanted to know if you guys think it's solid enough all around. I wanted a build that would last a few years on 1080p with high settings 40+ fps. Yes, I know the new lines of AMD and Nvidia graphics cards are being released but this was the best build I could find on my budget. I'm mainly trying to find if there are any major bottlenecks or if any of the parts should be replaced with similar-priced components. My budget is --Extremely-- strict and I really can only spare $15-20 more if I absolutely need to.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/NGjZRG/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($151.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: *PNY Anarchy 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($7.91 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($110.98 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $751.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-09 22:49 EDT-0400

 

[CTurbo]

The cpu and motherboard would be your bottleneck. The psu is also not very reliable.

 

[CTurbo]

This would be better and more reliable.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: *PNY Anarchy 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($110.98 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $749.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-09 23:26 EDT-0400

 

[GuyWhoUsesPCs]

Thanks a lot! Would using a micro ATX cause more heat problems? It seems like I read something about that but Im not sure if it's a serious issue.

 

[CTurbo]

No there is no downside to using a microATX case or motherboard. I actually prefer the smaller cases.

 

[GuyWhoUsesPCs]

Also, just looking over the Newegg reviews, It seems That a LOT of customers are having awful experiences with that motherboard. Are you sure that This would be better than the fx8320 and GA-970A? I read several good reviews about them

 

[CTurbo]

The FX8320 is old and does not compete with and i5 and gets beat by the new i3s in most games. I find it very hard to recommend a 4 year old cpu.

 

[CTurbo]

Here for just a few dollars more you could get the newest Intel. Still much much faster than the FX8320.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($30.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: *Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($110.98 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $756.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-09 23:44 EDT-0400