New to PC! Need feedback/suggestions on build!

[Astralfusion]

Hey, I'm new to PC gaming! My budget is a little tight with a $500-$600 range. I designed this build specifically for gaming, but will also be used for schoolowrk. I did some research on and seemed to be a pretty good build with the capability to run newer titles with high settings and nice fps. I don't know too much but I'll leave the part list below! The build costs around $575  which fits the range nice considering I still have to purchase a mouse/keyboard, etc., I have a little wiggle room for upgrades. Again, any feedback would be great! Thanks!!!

Build part list:
Case: Corsair Spec-01
Power Supply: EVGA 500 B1 80+ BRONZE, 500W PSU
Storage: WD blue 1TB internal hard drive
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8gb (2×4gb) DDR3 Desktop Memory
Processor: AMD 6300 6-core Processor Black Edition
Graphics Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270x 4gb GDDR5
Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AM3+ AMD ATX
Optical Drive: Samsung SATA 1.5 GB

 

[ww1superstar]

Be careful with a 500w PSU, those watts on a gaming computer can disappear pretty quickly (use them all).

 

[ajpaolello]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XFLCQ7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XFLCQ7/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($91.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 4GB Dual-X Video Card ($173.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $587.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-06 12:03 EDT-0400

Gave you a 990 Motherboard instead of 970, they're more friendly with the FX 6300, and later you can upgrade to an FX 8350, and a cooler so your processor doesn't overheat while gaming. You still need an operating system, but I'm assuming you set this budget without an operating system. Also gave you a case with plenty of drives for future storage additions.

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