Please pick apart my build. Good for a gaming rig?

[SGT Walter Fulmer]

OK, here are the specs. I am a brand new builder, but the following is what I have come up with for my budget, let me know how I did, if I'm an idiot or if you have any money saving suggestions or performance enhancing suggestions.......


CPU - AMD FX6300 6 core Vishar @ 3.50

MOBO - MSI 760GMA-P34(FX)

RAM - 8GB 4GBx2 @1600 Kingston HyperX

OS - Windows 8.1

GPU - Radeon HD 7790 1GB

PSU - DiabloTek 600W

HDD - 500 GB @7200rpm

DVD- 24x DVD/RW Asus

So, this is updated from an earlier build I had, and now all parts are ordered. Are there any glaring mistakes? Anything I should return and replace with something compDissect my purchase, I want to make the smartest and thriftiest decision.........Thanks from Fort Bliss!!!!!

 

[Outlander_04]

The motherboard is questionable . Use a mb with a 970 series chipset [ but not the MSI G43 or 45 which catch fire under load ]

check the RAM is rated for 1.5 volts or less

The power supply will make an excellent door stop , but its not suitable for use in a computer . Use only 80+ bronze or better rated units . You could run that with a Corsair CX 430 . Right now they are $19.99

 

[SGT Walter Fulmer]

OK, just ordered it from newegg for 19.99, will actually be saving 13 dollars over the diablotek when I return it!!!! So, any more suggestions???? Keep em coming!!!

 

[SGT Walter Fulmer]

Any additional help? Does the build look fairly powerful? Im thinking about just dropping in another 8gb of Ram.............

 

[TheFluffyDog]

more ram wont increase performance. its just memory. Graphics processor mobo are the performance parts. even your hdd will have a limited impact on games performance.

 

[Fitzitz]

Lol, windows 8 in a gaming build...

 

[SGT Walter Fulmer]

I've read that all of my components should operate more smoothly on 8 as compared even with 7 pro. That has been the consensus that Ive been reading on the forums. I know that getting used to it is a handicap, but I plan on installing start8 so I can have my start menu, and it shouldn't be that bad. On a different note, I'm stickin with just 8gb of RAM for now, maybe in 2 years when I upgrade the GPU Ill drop in another 8. Looking at maybe getting a small SSD for performance, anyone know a decent one at a decent price? Preferably under 80 bones???

 

[Outlander_04]

Lol, windows 8 in a gaming build...

LOL someone who doesnt know the advantages of Win 8 or how to set it up for gaming

 

[Outlander_04]

I still think you should be using a better motherboard . The model you have listed will be a limitation . The controller chips on it are 2 generations old .

Use this instead . Its the latest chipset , and the only limitation is you cant SLI or crossfire and you cant do that on the board you have listed already either

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-970extreme3r20

and definitely use Win8 .
You can uninstall the annoying apps and install a start button program . Im using Classicshell . Its free

 

[SGT Walter Fulmer]

Just ordered the mobo. Hopefully with this setup, ill be future proof for a couple years.......

Anything else I should know before I build this puppy?