First Build Attempt

[klb10a]

Hey everyone! Been doing a lot of my own research for my first build, and using part picker this is the system I have come up with. My budget was around $1500 so this one comes it right around my right number. Though, my knowledge on these parts is relatively slim so I was hoping I could get some commentary on the build and any recommendations for replacements!

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3OR8L
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3OR8L/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3OR8L/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($104.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280X 3GB IceQ X² Video Card ($305.91 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($100.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2760HS 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($69.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1460.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-22 12:36 EDT-0400)

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Many Thanks,

Kyle

 

[Aspire77360]

Don't get the A10. Instead get an i5. Try this build instead
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3OS1X

 

[Snipergod87]

Don't get the A10. Instead get an i5. Try this build instead
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3OS1X

OP FYI this build will not allow you to overclock, so you could skip the NH-D14 if you wanted.

 

[enemy1g]

Yeah, a NH-D14 is overkill for an APU.

Grab an i5-4670k and a Z97 board. You could also probably find a cheaper 1080p monitor.

 

[klb10a]

Are the extra bucks worth it for the overclocking potential? Like is overclocking necessary for mid level gaming? I play League of Legends, Diablo III, Dark Souls I and II, and the Crysis games.

 

[Snipergod87]

No it isn't necessary, those games will run perfectly fine without overclocking.