How is my build?

[PhantomOC]

I was wondering if anyone could share their thoughts on a gaming desktop. I am wanting to run most games on the highest setting. I may also be overclocking and am not trying to go over $950 Here are the specs.

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor

CPU COOLER: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 ATX AM3+

MEMORY: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

STORAGE: Seagate FireCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid

GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC

CASE: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case

POWER SUPPLY: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

The OS would be running windows 10 64 bit. Feel free to give me advice on anything I should change. The total price without tax or shipping so far is $840.

 

[raisonjohn]

The FX/AM3+ build is a dead-end build (low performance, high temps/power consumption, and no upgrade path in the future). Get either an Intel i5 Kaby Lake build, or for lesser cost at same performance, a Ryzen 5 build (much recommended):

Here's the recommended build ($890):

Better CPU (Ryzen 1400, lower TDP, overclockable, with included sufficient nice-looking/low-profile CPU Cooler). Appropriate Motherboard (supports OCing and fits nicely on preferred ATX case). Better RAM at 2 x 8GB (16GB) DDR4-2400MHz. Dedicated 250GB good-quality SSD (Samsung 850 EVO) for your system drive (Windows 10 OS) which is paired with a 1TB HDD (WD Blue). Better GPU (double fans, same brand, same GTX 1060 6GB). Same preferred case (NZXT Gun Metal Phantom 410). Hugely better PSU (same brand, but SuperNOVA G3 550W - 7 year warranty and good quality components). All are themed to match your Gun Metal/Gray/Silver casing. All fits your max. $950 budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($165.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($86.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($109.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($225.19 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $895.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-30 04:25 EDT-0400

 

[CRO5513Y]

The FX/AM3+ build is a dead-end build (low performance, high temps/power consumption, and no upgrade path in the future). Get either an Intel i5 Kaby Lake build, or for lesser cost at same performance, a Ryzen 5 build (much recommended):

Here's the recommended build ($890):

Better CPU (Ryzen 1400, lower TDP, overclockable, with included sufficient nice-looking/low-profile CPU Cooler). Appropriate Motherboard (supports OCing and fits nicely on preferred ATX case). Better RAM at 2 x 8GB (16GB) DDR4-2400MHz. Dedicated 250GB good-quality SSD (Samsung 850 EVO) for your system drive (Windows 10 OS) which is paired with a 1TB HDD (WD Blue). Better GPU (double fans, same brand, same GTX 1060 6GB). Same preferred case (NZXT Gun Metal Phantom 410). Hugely better PSU (same brand, but SuperNOVA G3 550W - 7 year warranty and good quality components). All are themed to match your Gun Metal/Gray/Silver casing. All fits your max. $950 budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($165.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($86.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($109.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($225.19 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $895.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-30 04:25 EDT-0400

This build for sure ^, only change i would make is this Graphics Card if you are not brand loyal. Cheaper, dual cooler and edges out the 1060 6GB in most games > https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KQQRsY/gigabyte-radeon-rx-580-8gb-gaming-8g-video-card-gv-rx580gaming-8gd.

 

[madmatt30]

I agree on the ryzen BUT the 1600 is where its at price to performance.

Lowered the SSD model , PSU - both still great quality choices though to get you under that $950 budget before rebates.

Better board , faster ram which is confirmed to run at 2933mhz.

Changed the case to something decent whichbgets you in budget (change bit back if your dead set on the phantom)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($217.55 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($102.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman ZM-Z9 NEO BK ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $875.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-30 04:44 EDT-0400