First Computer Build Please Help!

[jbissell399]

Hello, I am building my first gaming computer and have around a $500-600 budget. Below is a list of the parts I'm planning to use. I just want to make sure these components will function properly/well together. I also have a few concerns I was hoping someone could clarify. I haven't found any conclusive evidence searching on Google.

CPU: AMD FX-6300 $100
Mobo: ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Micro $54
GPU: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X $240
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 $65
Storage: Intel 500 120GB SSD FREE
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX $30
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case $30
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2S-122B-GP 39.8 CFM 120mm $10
Total: $529

Main Concerns
1) Will my CPU bottleneck my GPU? I won't be overclocking.
2) Is my mobo okay? I was very unsure when choosing it.
3) I understand I will need more storage eventually. Will the 120GB SSD hold me over for the time being? I only plan on having Windows 8, League of Legends, and MAYBE a couple more games on it at first.
4) Do I need an aftermarket CPU cooler even though I won't be overclocking.
5) My mobo doesnt have 3.0 USB but my case does. Do I really need them?

Any feedback or suggestions would be super appreciated! Thanks!

 

[exban224]

1. No, but the 6300 is a little weak, you could be better off going intel or amd 8core
2. A bit low end but should be adequate
3. You will be very tight on space, but I personally would piock up a 1-2tb hdd for games and data, as 120gb can be taken up by a bloated windows installation.
4. If you are not OCing, you only need the stock cooler, unless you need excellent thermals and noise levels.
5. Nope, you can use the front USB 3s as usb 2.0s instead, most have a usb 2.0 connector as well

 

[yoyodolo]

1. yes get fx-8xxx series(if budget allows go with core i5)
2. ok its better to go with Asus m5a97 r2.0
3. get a hdd for storage and keep ssd for os
4. its better to buy a after market cooler(CM hyper 212x) coz stock cooler dosen't provides sufficient cooling and it produces more noise
5. Usb 3.0 is 10 times faster than 2.0

 

[jbissell399]

1. No, but the 6300 is a little weak, you could be better off going intel or amd 8core
2. A bit low end but should be adequate
3. You will be very tight on space, but I personally would piock up a 1-2tb hdd for games and data, as 120gb can be taken up by a bloated windows installation.
4. If you are not OCing, you only need the stock cooler, unless you need excellent thermals and noise levels.
5. Nope, you can use the front USB 3s as usb 2.0s instead, most have a usb 2.0 connector as well

THANKS!!