Is This a good build?

[MichaelCarle]

Note: sorry if in wrong section, i'm new here.

So i was wondering If this was a build that could be built as im looking for a new pc to play games as this iMac isn't doing me any favours in the fps department.

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Case: NZXT Technologies Source 210 Computer Case (Black)

CPU: AMD FD6300WMHKBOX FX-6300 6-Core Processor Black Edition

Motherboard: MSI Socket FM2/AMD A75/DDR3/SATA3&USB3.0/A&GbE/MicroATX Motherboard FM2-A75MA-E35

RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) CL9 @1.5V UDIMM 240-Pin Memory BLS2KIT8G3D1609DS1S00

Graphics Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB GDDR5 DUAL DVI-D/HDMI/DP PCI-Express BF4 Edition Graphics Card (21226-00-53G)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder Series CX 430 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS certified Power Supply

The Whole build comes to $993.00 (£596.87) Is that decent or is there some better builds for that price?

Note: this will just be to play games like Skyrim at ultra/high & battlefield at highest possible.

 

[M0j0jojo]

You do not need 16GB of Ram for Gaming. just 8GB will be plenty (2x4gb). so by the money you saved you can spend it on a more wattage PSU.
This is a great PSU.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120pb0750kr

 

[IDontUnderstand]

FX-6300 is too weak for a top tier GPU like R9 290X, I would opt for at least a FX-8320.
That motherboard does not fit FX-6300 or above, those processors require AM3+ socket.
PSU need more wattage, Antec HCG-M 620W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371059
RAM can be changed to 8 GB, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

I'll go ahead and make modified version.

 

[xxthunder256xx]

Really? Nobody noticed the socket incompatibility? Major problem there.
First off, your Motherboard is socket FM2, meant for APU's. Your cpu is socket AM3+, which means that you need an AM3+ motherboard.
Here is a great example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131851

Secondly, the 290X is going to be bottlenecked by the 6300, so I suggest you tone it down to a 270X or a GTX 760.

Your power supply needs to be higher, even with a lower gpu, 430 watts isn't enough. I suggest a CX600.

 

[IDontUnderstand]

Modified.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $994.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-17 18:52 EDT-0400)

 

[MichaelCarle]

Modified.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $994.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-17 18:52 EDT-0400)

and this will all be easily concealed in the case, as this is gonna ben my 1st time building 1. Will that graphics card be better than R9 290 ?

 

[IDontUnderstand]

The case will be able to fit everything.
They have similar performance and one wins over the other in some games. However, GTX 780 runs cooler and consumes less power.
Here is a thread of discussion: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1951330/gtx-780-290.html