Any last minute changes I should make?

[Naga Sadow]

Here is my build:

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (Purchased For $64.99)
Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $60.00)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (Purchased For $80.05)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card (Purchased For $159.99)
Case: NZXT H440 ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Enermax UC-MA12 69.2 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $6.50)
Case Fan: Enermax UC-MA12 69.2 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $6.50)
Case Fan: Enermax UC-MA12 69.2 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $9.33)
Case Fan: Enermax UC-MA12 69.2 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $9.33)
Case Fan: Enermax UC-MA12 69.2 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $9.34)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $765.96

Purpose: Gaming, school, light video/music editing
I'm going to be overclocking the CPU & GPU, and raising the voltage.

 

[Scoutdrago3]

Yeah, its good. The CX series PSUs are a bit "budget build" type of series but they still have a long warranty, and they are not that bad of PSUs.

 

[verma1891]

Gaming is your main purpose, you can drop the fancy 120$ case and settle for a 50$ case and get a better graphics card like the gtx 760. Also you dont need that much of fans.

 

[jrlawson]

My only recommendation is to get a better PSU. As scoutdrago said, that series is budget minded. Simply upgrade to something slightly more reputable. XFX psu's are good for this type of build.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

 

[Naga Sadow]

Gaming is your main purpose, you can drop the fancy 120$ case and settle for a 50$ case and get a better graphics card like the gtx 760. Also you dont need that much of fans.

I probably should have mentioned, the build is also subject to my girlfriend and her tastes, hence the $120 case. I know that I don't need that many fans...but it never hurts when it gets above 100 degrees in the summer, and the motherboard isn't the highest quality. I only have one 32 inch monitor that I'll be using, so the GTX 660 should be sufficient for at least very high setting, if not max.

 

[Naga Sadow]

My only recommendation is to get a better PSU. As scoutdrago said, that series is budget minded. Simply upgrade to something slightly more reputable. XFX psu's are good for this type of build.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

That's the kind of suggestion I was looking for. I read mixed reviews, but at $39 after rebate it's a good budget PSU. I mean, I'd rather have a quality PSU to keep my parts safe, so I'll take your suggestion into consideration, as well as other options.

 

[Scoutdrago3]

Gaming is your main purpose, you can drop the fancy 120$ case and settle for a 50$ case and get a better graphics card like the gtx 760. Also you dont need that much of fans.

I probably should have mentioned, the build is also subject to my girlfriend and her tastes, hence the $120 case. I know that I don't need that many fans...but it never hurts when it gets above 100 degrees in the summer, and the motherboard isn't the highest quality. I only have one 32 inch monitor that I'll be using, so the GTX 660 should be sufficient for at least very high setting, if not max.

Wow. That was...a quick explanation 😛. Anyway, yeah the PSU can be changed but it will last you at least 2 years, so you have the choice of keeping your CX or you can upgrade the PSU later on. Really, its your choice.

 

[verma1891]

Gaming is your main purpose, you can drop the fancy 120$ case and settle for a 50$ case and get a better graphics card like the gtx 760. Also you dont need that much of fans.

I probably should have mentioned, the build is also subject to my girlfriend and her tastes, hence the $120 case. I know that I don't need that many fans...but it never hurts when it gets above 100 degrees in the summer, and the motherboard isn't the highest quality. I only have one 32 inch monitor that I'll be using, so the GTX 660 should be sufficient for at least very high setting, if not max.

GTX 660 is enough only for medium-high settings. Its ok if you cant change them. And that reduce fan thing was just for accommodating the 760 in budget

 

[Scoutdrago3]

Gaming is your main purpose, you can drop the fancy 120$ case and settle for a 50$ case and get a better graphics card like the gtx 760. Also you dont need that much of fans.

I probably should have mentioned, the build is also subject to my girlfriend and her tastes, hence the $120 case. I know that I don't need that many fans...but it never hurts when it gets above 100 degrees in the summer, and the motherboard isn't the highest quality. I only have one 32 inch monitor that I'll be using, so the GTX 660 should be sufficient for at least very high setting, if not max.

GTX 660 is enough only for medium-high settings. Its ok if you cant change them. And that reduce fan thing was just for accommodating the 760 in budget

Really the gaming performance difference between the two is small and you should just keep the 660. No point in changing, it will get you high settings.

 

[Naga Sadow]

Gaming is your main purpose, you can drop the fancy 120$ case and settle for a 50$ case and get a better graphics card like the gtx 760. Also you dont need that much of fans.

I probably should have mentioned, the build is also subject to my girlfriend and her tastes, hence the $120 case. I know that I don't need that many fans...but it never hurts when it gets above 100 degrees in the summer, and the motherboard isn't the highest quality. I only have one 32 inch monitor that I'll be using, so the GTX 660 should be sufficient for at least very high setting, if not max.

GTX 660 is enough only for medium-high settings. Its ok if you cant change them. And that reduce fan thing was just for accommodating the 760 in budget

Really the gaming performance difference between the two is small and you should just keep the 660. No point in changing, it will get you high settings.

I'll probably change out the PSU, maybe even sell a couple of fans, but the GTX 660 was only $160 and it will run everything I need. All of the benchmarks I've read say that it'll max out most if not all games. I've seen people stream Crysis 3 on max settings and get 25-35 FPS.

 

[Naga Sadow]

I saw an NZXT power supply for a decent price, and It had some sort of Newegg award...but I don't think I'd trust NZXT. So it's between a CX600M that's $50 after rebate or a used TX550 for $55 from an OC.net user.

 

[Scoutdrago3]

I saw an NZXT power supply for a decent price, and It had some sort of Newegg award...but I don't think I'd trust NZXT. So it's between a CX600M that's $50 after rebate or a used TX550 for $55 from an OC.net user.

The TX is among Corsairs better PSUs. Get the TX. The CX is like the budget builder series. Its actually amazing you found a TX PSU at that price.

 

[Naga Sadow]

It kind of worries me that it's used, but if the reviews are correct, it should be solid. It's a TX650, by the way.

 

[Scoutdrago3]

It kind of worries me that it's used, but if the reviews are correct, it should be solid. It's a TX650, by the way.

Does he have some type of warranty or return policy?

 

[Naga Sadow]

No, but he's a reputable seller, and it's through PayPal, so at least if it arrives dead or has issues I can return it through PayPal.

 

[Scoutdrago3]

No, but he's a reputable seller, and it's through PayPal, so at least if it arrives dead or has issues I can return it through PayPal.

Then go ahead and buy it.