IS this a good gaming build?

[SuddenlyConor]

So I now have the option to build a gaming computer is this a good build for current and possibly new gen games?


Processor
AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor $140

Case
Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case $56

Motherboard
Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard $85

Ram
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $90


GPU
PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card $300

PSU
Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply $40

2 TB HDD
Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $170

SSD
Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $150

DVD Writer
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer $20

WIndows 7 Professional
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 3-Pack (OEM) (64-bit) $415

(Tell me if I need it) Wifi Adapter
TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter $45

(Tell me if Needed) Case fan
Aerocool Shark 120mm Red 82.6 CFM 120mm Fan $20

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $918.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-11 14:58 EDT-0400)

 

[SuddenlyConor]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $918.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-11 14:58 EDT-0400)

SO is that better then what i listed?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes.

 

[SuddenlyConor]

Yes.

Should i keep the fan and wifi adapter or should i get rid of them?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $973.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-11 15:05 EDT-0400)

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

No, get the wifi adapter , if you need it.

 

[SuddenlyConor]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $973.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-11 15:05 EDT-0400)

ok thank you

 

[SuddenlyConor]

No, get the wifi adapter , if you need it.

One more thing sort of a noobish question but does the build have pciexpress port?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The intel build is the better build , wanted to give you a choice.

 

[SuddenlyConor]

The intel build is the better build , wanted to give you a choice.

THank you!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Your welcome.