putting to gether a computer and need advice

[arich1055077]

hi. im putting together my first computer and wanted some opinions from people who know more then me. my budget is about 900-1000. im open to ideas on just about everything. I am planning to use this computer mostly for gaming. this is what i have put together, what do you guys think?


CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS5X Performa CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1.5TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($81.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill N600PCE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-Dreamer3 Black/Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Stallion 700W ATX12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS29 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $968.14


the other graphics card i was thinking about was GTX660 TI-DC2-3GD5

 

[Tradesman1]

You'll be happier with the TI GPU, other than that, looks pretty good, any proposed build can be nitpicked to death, but looks like you put time and effort to find components that will blend well together. Think you'll be happy with it (happier with the TI )

 

[arich1055077]

You'll be happier with the TI GPU, other than that, looks pretty good, any proposed build can be nitpicked to death, but looks like you put time and effort to find components that will blend well together. Think you'll be happy with it (happier with the TI )

so you suggest the second video card? also the one thing i was confused on was the power supply. do you know if there is one thats just about the same but cheaper? or something that would work with this build but a little cheaper?

 

[Tradesman1]

At the same price I'd go the Raidmax

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152036

or maybe Apevia ($10 less, a 680 but solid)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148022