Any suggestions on edits to this build?

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.33 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($60.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Redragon Karura K502 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Turtle Beach Ear Force DP11 Headset ($33.98 @ Amazon)
Other: Reflex Lab Extended Mouse Pad ($19.97 @ Amazon)
Total: $896.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-03 13:34 EDT-0400

First off, budget is $900 (with peripherals!)

I've compiled this list and it's turned out pretty well, is there any changes you guys think I could make to this?

Oh, before I forget, the color scheme is Black/Red.

Thanks!
SeriouslyStache
 
Solution
Well there is no way I would start a new build with a 4-5 year old FX6300. The i3 kills it in gaming, and isn't that far behind in editing. The i5 kills it in everything.


Here is an i5 with 16GB RAM.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($49.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card...
This would be better AND cheaper.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($60.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Redragon Karura K502 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Turtle Beach Ear Force DP11 Headset ($33.98 @ Amazon)
Other: Reflex Lab Extended Mouse Pad ($19.97)
Total: $847.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-03 14:01 EDT-0400



and this would be even better for about the same price


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-D3HP ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($73.74 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($60.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Redragon Karura K502 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Turtle Beach Ear Force DP11 Headset ($33.98 @ Amazon)
Other: Reflex Lab Extended Mouse Pad ($19.97)
Total: $895.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-03 14:02 EDT-0400
 
It's mixed. Gaming/Editing, that's why I have the 16gb ram in, but the processor, from 6 cores to 2.. It has hyperthreading but I'm not entirely convinced.

Also, the I know the Vengeance Pro costs more than some others, but I'm partially going aethstetics because the case has a window.
 
Well there is no way I would start a new build with a 4-5 year old FX6300. The i3 kills it in gaming, and isn't that far behind in editing. The i5 kills it in everything.


Here is an i5 with 16GB RAM.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($49.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($60.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Redragon Karura K502 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Turtle Beach Ear Force DP11 Headset ($33.98 @ Amazon)
Other: Reflex Lab Extended Mouse Pad ($19.97)
Total: $894.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-03 14:17 EDT-0400
 
Solution
Look what I found! A typo from BestBuy. Motherboards aren't supposed to be $10, are they?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B150 Gaming M3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($9.99 @ Best Buy)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($49.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($60.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Cougar 200K Wired Gaming Keyboard ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Headphones: Turtle Beach Ear Force DP11 Headset ($33.98 @ Amazon)
Other: Reflex Lab Extended Mouse Pad ($19.97)
Total: $844.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-03 14:28 EDT-0400