Looking for opinions on my first PC build! I'm trying to keep the price down as best I can, but I'd still like quality parts that won't die on me in a matter of a few months. All input is appreciated!
Parts list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2QUIF
CPU - AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
Is it necessary to purchase an aftermarket CPU cooler if I'm not overclocking? I will be gaming, but none of the huge games such as Elder scrolls/BF4/GTA.
Motherboard - Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory - Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage - Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card - Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card
Case - NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply - XFX Core Edition PRO550W
Optical Drive - LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer
I was thinking of going with a Radeon R9 270 GPU to save about $55, but it seems to have a ton of mixed reviews which makes me extremely nervous. The same goes for my selected power supply; Tons of mixed reviews. I don't have much experience with PC components, so reviews are all that I can go on as of right now. As I said before.. all input is appreciated! Thanks!
Edit: Swapped Corsair CX500 PSU with woltej1's suggested XFX Core Edition PRO550W PSU. Thanks, woltej!
Parts list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2QUIF
CPU - AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
Is it necessary to purchase an aftermarket CPU cooler if I'm not overclocking? I will be gaming, but none of the huge games such as Elder scrolls/BF4/GTA.
Motherboard - Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory - Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage - Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card - Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card
Case - NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply - XFX Core Edition PRO550W
Optical Drive - LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer
I was thinking of going with a Radeon R9 270 GPU to save about $55, but it seems to have a ton of mixed reviews which makes me extremely nervous. The same goes for my selected power supply; Tons of mixed reviews. I don't have much experience with PC components, so reviews are all that I can go on as of right now. As I said before.. all input is appreciated! Thanks!
Edit: Swapped Corsair CX500 PSU with woltej1's suggested XFX Core Edition PRO550W PSU. Thanks, woltej!