First Build, Check Specs

[rydhutton]

I'm putting together my first custom PC and want to make sure I'm getting a good system, just want to know if my parts work together and any suggestions on better parts, preferably not more expensive.

Case: Rosewill Blackhawk ATX w/ 5 pre installed fans

Mobo: MSI 990FXA-GD65V2 AM3 AMD990FX

CPU: AMD FX-8320 Vishera 3.5Ghz (4.0 turbo) AM3

PSU: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80 gold 12V rail

GPU: XFX Double D radeon 7870 GHz edition Black edition

RAM: Corsair Vengence 8GB 1600mhz

HDD: WD Black 1TB 7200RPM

 

[rydhutton]

P.S. I need a quick response

 

[strife_ff7]

If this is a gaming build I'd go with an i5 3470 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2983971&CatId=1969 and this mobo msi z77a-g45 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130645

 

[excella1221]

Looks good to me.

I assume the 750w PSU is because you'll be adding a 2nd 7870 in the future for Crossfire. If not, drop it down to a 500-550w unit.

Other than that, everything looks good.
Unless you want to bring costs down and want alternatives suggestions, that is.

 

[rydhutton]

the AMD 8320 benchmarks higher and has one of the top price/performance ratios I've ever seen
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html

and excella I do not know if I will add another GPU but my 750W power supply is about the same price as a lower power supply but maybe I'll look at a Corsair HX650 since their pretty well rated, thank you

 

[strife_ff7]

For gaming the i5 3470 is better http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/698?vs=702

 

[excella1221]

Get either of these instead.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182200&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=59615&vpn=P1550SXXB9&manufacture=XFX&promoid=1257

550w is actually already more than plenty for a single GPU system.
The reason for the 630w suggestion is because it's on sale and it's basically a steal.

About the CPUs, the FX-8320 is fine. Games are mostly GPU reliant, not so much on CPU. Piledriver is a great update from the Bulldozer line.

The FX-8320 is basically the FX-8350 minus 0.5Ghz which you can easily OC.

 

[rydhutton]

Best answer selected by rydhutton.