Is this a good build?

[advancedmixedgaming]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gxXGQ7
I am NOT replacing the RAM, the CPU, the PSU, the HDD, or the monitor.
I would like to keep the performance level for equal or less price
And for the GPU I would prefer a backplate.

 

[rolli59]

You sure http://www.techspot.com/review/1089-fallout-4-benchmarks/page5.html building on 4 year old architecture.

 

[advancedmixedgaming]

You sure http://www.techspot.com/review/1089-fallout-4-benchmarks/page5.html building on 4 year old architecture.

I mean, I just bought the CPU and its coming in today. I kinda planned on doing the AMD build, but if you could get me a motherboard and an Intel CPU for around the same price and better performance, then I would switch to that. But for now, I am sticking to the 8350, and plan on OC'ing

 

[madmatt30]

Should have gone with the 8320 - its $30 cheaper & over clocked you'll get EXACTLY the same result as the 8350.

The components you don't want to change are the ones that would get the price down considerably.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.42 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.25 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($303.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.62 @ Mac Mall)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($80.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC e2051Sn 60Hz 20.0" Monitor
Total: $866.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-30 11:12 EST-0500

 

[rolli59]

I used to recommend those 2-3 years ago and since you already got them they at best can keep up with a locked current I5 when overclocked. On a budget this is what I would have recommended http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7FMw7P
I swapped the ram and PSU on your partlist though to represent what I would get http://pcpartpicker.com/p/swGNdC if not too late

 

[advancedmixedgaming]

I used to recommend those 2-3 years ago and since you already got them they at best can keep up with a locked current I5 when overclocked. On a budget this is what I would have recommended http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7FMw7P
I swapped the ram and PSU on your partlist though to represent what I would get http://pcpartpicker.com/p/swGNdC if not too late

Thanks a ton! I am gonna return the CPU I bought, and buy the i-5 on the Intel partlist. Since its not a xxxxK, that means it can't be oc'd, correct? EIther way, is that mobo fine for OC'ing a gpu?
And yeah, that RAM and PSU was bought a few years ago, so it's not under warranty/returns. But thanks anyways!

 

[rolli59]

No CPU overclock and the GPU overclock is not at all depending on the motherboard so no issues.

 

[advancedmixedgaming]

No CPU overclock and the GPU overclock is not at all depending on the motherboard so no issues.

Thank you! I can look for myself for my tastes but I am switching out that mobo for an ATX form factor. Thanks for all of your input!