First Build!!! Don't know what components to choose!

[petermai6655]

I am trying to build my first desktop PC. Right now, I am trying to get the components sorted out.

I need a PC that can multitask, deal with video editing, photo editing, video encoding, and video burning. I also needs a PC that will still run smoothly when there are a lot of software installed on it (as I tend to install a lot of software on my computer and then not uninstall them even if I don't need them). I would like my computer to run Adobe software well and I don't plan to play games on this computer. I need advice on what components I should pick because I'm having a difficult time deciding what fit my needs. I want to have a computer that is reliable, easy to install, and durable yet fits my budget. ($400-500 including the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other accessories.)

I did little research and I came up with this list.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KnZsNG
The only problem with this list is that I am worried that the AMD FM-8350 is not fit for my needs or is too powerful. I am also worried about the parts not working well with each other. That is that the motherboard that I selected will limit the power and capabilities of the CPU.

I would like some advice on what components to chose. Do you think the AMD FX-8350 is to powerful. Are any components bottlenecking? Or do you think I should build a Intel system...

(And no I am not planning to overclock.)

 

[petermai6655]

the FX 8350 will do fine for multitasking, it will outdo intel cpus in multitasking performance. if you can, you should get an msi 990fxa gaming, 990fx do the best for 990fx cpus, of course. or you can just do the 970, 970 also does well with 8350, i personally recommend 990fxa chipset, but many people just do msi 970 gaming or krait edition.

Do you think I should go with the AMD FX-6300 instead and go with the 970 chipset?

 

[smorizio]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Vxsyzy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Vxsyzy/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Other: Sentey® Gs-6008 Plus Stealth Gaming Computer Case ($45.99)
Total: $359.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-23 01:38 EDT-0400

 

[smorizio]

on your build the older 8000 nvidia gpu is real real old. those card are power eaters and run real hot. for the money your better off using a newer 500-700 line of gpu. on my build used the newer apu that has a better gpu built into a 4 core cpu.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VmD6zy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VmD6zy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GT 740 2GB Video Card ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Other: Sentey® Gs-6008 Plus Stealth Gaming Computer Case ($45.99)
Total: $414.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-23 01:44 EDT-0400
is going to be faster then the 6300 cpu.

 

[petermai6655]

on your build the older 8000 nvidia gpu is real real old. those card are power eaters and run real hot. for the money your better off using a newer 500-700 line of gpu. on my build used the newer apu that has a better gpu built into a 4 core cpu.

So do you think I should go with an apu instead.

 

[smorizio]

it a newer slot and should be around for a bit.