First Pc build

[commanderEcho]

As said in the title, this is my very first pc build.Being new to this, I would appreciate some feedback and possible advice on my build.
Here it is:http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tX2FhM
Thank you for any advice in advance.

 

[logainofhades]

Take it this is a gaming rig. I do not recommend going AMD. 3yr old tech that is on a dead platform. That PSU is not very good quality either. This would be a better all around system.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $547.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-05 23:03 EDT-0400

 

[commanderEcho]

Take it this is a gaming rig. I do not recommend going AMD. 3yr old tech that is on a dead platform. That PSU is not very good quality either. This would be a better all around system.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $547.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-05 23:03 EDT-0400

Based on tests I've seen the fx6300 out preforms the i3.

 

[Bossyfins]

Take it this is a gaming rig. I do not recommend going AMD. 3yr old tech that is on a dead platform. That PSU is not very good quality either. This would be a better all around system.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $547.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-05 23:03 EDT-0400

Based on tests I've seen the fx6300 out preforms the i3.

What tests? If we are talking about multi threaded tests, 6300 will win.

But in gaming, i3 is better.

 

[commanderEcho]

Take it this is a gaming rig. I do not recommend going AMD. 3yr old tech that is on a dead platform. That PSU is not very good quality either. This would be a better all around system.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $547.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-05 23:03 EDT-0400

Based on tests I've seen the fx6300 out preforms the i3.

What tests? If we are talking about multi threaded tests, 6300 will win.

But in gaming, i3 is better.

I went back to review the video, and in the video the fx6300 was OC so it was actually an unfair test.
Stock for Stock, the i3 is better for gaming.

 

[Bossyfins]

Yep. Thought so.