New build - questions

[zigzag9]

I know, I know. Another "can you check out my build" thread. Sorry, but I really have a few questions that I need answers to before I buy this PC. So let's get to it.

First, the parts:

Motherboard: ASRock H77M S1155 mATX
Processor: Intel Core i5-3330 LGA1155 BOX
RAM: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 KHX1600C10D3B1/8G
Graphics card: PCI-E 3.0 SAPPHIRE Radeon R7 260X OC
HDD: Toshiba 500GB SATA3 7200RPM 32MB 8,89cm TSH-DT01ACA050
SSD: Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB SATA3 SV300S37A/120
Case: Miditower COOLER MASTER Force 500
Power supply: ATX 600 Watt, CORSAIR CX600 V2, 80Plus-Bronze

Now, the questions:

1. Is the build good and will it run games smoothly on high settings? Would you change anything? Maybe any cheaper alternatives, as i am slightly over the budget already?

2. I've never had a SSD and HDD combo before. Does it work out well? I got the combo because I don't think the SSD will have enough space. I plan to have my games and OS on the SSD and the HDD will be to store stuff like music, movies,work, etc.

3. Widows 7 or 8.1? I've heard win8 is really bad for gaming.

 

[vinaykumar5320]

1. Yes, it will. You should change your GPU to GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-3.html

Also Check out:
http://www.legitreviews.com/amd-radeon-r7-260x-versus-nvidia-geforce-gtx-650-ti-boost_125834

2. That's what is supposed to be done.

3. Go with 8.1

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/11/24/battlefield_4_windows_7_vs_81_performance_review/

 

[FloppyNacho]

What is your budget?

Is the R7 260X a placeholder card? I ask because quite frankly, it is the only thing "budget" about that build.

It really is generations behind the other components.

EDIT: That sounded mean when I re-read it, and I don't intend any offense, just askin' questions

 

[zigzag9]

What is your budget?

Is the R7 260X a placeholder card? I ask because quite frankly, it is the only thing "budget" about that build.

It really is generations behind the other components.

EDIT: That sounded mean when I re-read it, and I don't intend any offense, just askin' questions

My budget is 700€ and right now, I'm at 730. I'm still debating on buying the HDD and just living with 120GB, or maybe getting an external hard drive later on, if I run out of space. That would save me 50€.

I didn't know it was that far behind. I read some reviews and it seemed good. But I really don't want to get a bad graphic card because it's the most expensive piece on the PC. Any alternatives?

Keep in mind I am buying this from Europe, so I'm limited to the single relatively good PC store in my country, or have to deal with stupidly high shipping prices.