Will my build work?

CynicalBreh

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Will this computer build work?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840&cm_re=1TB_seagate_barracuda-_-22-148-840-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286&cm_re=AMD_Fx6300_3.5GHz-_-19-113-286-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128602&cm_re=GIGABYTE_GA970_A-_-13-128-602-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5751VB2325&Tpk=Crucial%201600MHz%208gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106393&cm_re=lite_on_24x_dvd%2frw-_-27-106-393-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-127-783&cm_mmc=SNC-YouTube-_-TV-_-jpKKR0VsRrM-_-14-127-783
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147226
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-438-016
 
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Ridiculously over priced RAM for 16GB. There's very little need for 16GB and since you're looking at a mid range PC, you should start with 8GB. Not a good PSU.

Technically everything is OK. I have a quick save with some lower prices that may help you out.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($84.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($85.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5"...
Ridiculously over priced RAM for 16GB. There's very little need for 16GB and since you're looking at a mid range PC, you should start with 8GB. Not a good PSU.

Technically everything is OK. I have a quick save with some lower prices that may help you out.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($84.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($85.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($159.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $531.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-25 20:42 EST-0500
 
Solution
barto's suggestion looks better, however I'd add that instead of going with AMD you should go with a i3-4430 and a similarly priced intel Haswell mobo, in the long run your only upgrade option will be a FX-8350 which won't give you a truly noticeable change whereas with Intel you'll have from a i5-4670 up to a i7-4790k in your possibilities that are far better than any AMD offering.
 
Yeah, it will work. I have a GTX 750 ti in my rig. I'd get the EVGA model and overclock myself if I were you. AMD isn't really in my taste when it comes to processors, but yeah, everything should be compatible. Good job.
 


Good points. I've always preferred Intel over AMD moreover now because of the AM3+ dying. But some people still cling on to AMD's life. I only have 2 AMD saves. I have about 6 Intel saves.
 
This build would be more batter.CPU: I5-4460 more batter than FX6300.Video card:R9 280 have double game performance than 750ti.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE ATX Mid Tower Case ($21.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $508.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-26 00:47 EST-0500
 
Please don't recommend that build. The motherboard is awful. It looks like it has a 3+1 power phase design with is pretty much below average. There's a reason I sacrificed the GPU power and it's because of a $30 motherboard on sale for $18. That is bad news written all over it. As previously said, the PSU is a first generation EVGA which is on the mid/lower level quality.
 


I don't agree with your point...If he won't overclock,that board with I5 non-k CPU would be best save budget and value.Intel I5 CPU would be more batter than FX6300 30~40% performace.That PSU would be fine...
 


I understand the stats. I even stated there's a performance loss is a previous post for a gain of quality parts. With more phases, there's less load on each phase thus increasing the life of components on the motherboard.

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-The-Motherboard-Voltage-Regulator-Circuit/616/4

As for the PSU, again below average PSU.
http://m.hardocp.com/article/2013/12/16/evga_500b_500w_power_supply_review/9#.VHZ7uKgo7MI

If you're comfortable with recommending lower quality parts, just remember it's not your money.
 


Your link....that mobo is too old..and use the bad components.
For now,H81 would be good with non-k cpu....Don't be to worry.

about PSU
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=351
I don't agree your link.

You shouldn't waste too much money to build a AMD platform,that isn't your money.
 


The link is to educate you on power phases. It's not the same board.

We could do this all day. I can find reviews that recommend or condem the unit. But as with the first link I provdied, you didn't read the link you provided. Cheap capicators, each review comments on the 12v ripple, the fact that the PSU isn't Haswell ready.

As for your AMD jab, I'm an Intel guy but the concept of affordability with quality components in my opinion takes precedence over below average parts paired with more power. No doubt AMD's CPU life is on the end of the line but it's still a valid option with room to grow. So it's not really wasting money on quality parts. I don't think that's possible.

I'm going to stop. There's no point to continue this anymore.

CynicAlBrecht, best of luck. Read read read. That is your best advocate.