How is this build?

[batman1876]

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($154.94 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($20.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($179.99 @ Staples)
Total: $1051.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-30 01:34 EST-0500)

This is based on a build suggested to me earlier, but I did make 2 changes I swapped out a Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard as well as Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply for the components listed above. Were they good changes or not and how good is this build for the money?

 

[tiny voices]

The PSU is not as good as the Seasonic and the motherboard change is fine.

 

[batman1876]

Is the mother board change an improvement or a lateral move?

 

[aevm]

I'd add a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo to the shopping list.

 

[tiny voices]

Is the mother board change an improvement or a lateral move?

Lateral more or less.

 

[batman1876]

I wont be over clocking, or else I would

 

[iam2thecrowe]

both motherboards are pretty baseline and not too good for overclocking 8 core cpu's, probably would max out at 8350 speeds. both psu's are more than enough for that build, seasonic is a more reputable brands for psu's and often contain components that will last a lot longer than some other brands. having not seen what exact components are in the evga psu, or any reviews, and the company hasnt been making psu's for long, its hard to say if they are any good in the long term.

 

[aevm]

OK. If the stock cooler makes too much noise you can always replace it later, no worries.

Good build...