Will these components work for my build?

[MagicProdigy]

Hi I'm going to build my first PC soon and I need some help fidgeting out if all the components are compatible. Also if you have any comments or suggestions I'm open to those too. Thanks
Also is windows 7 or 8 better for gaming ( I'm really looking for longevity in this system)

This is my build

Cpu: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor

MOBO: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard

RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card

PSU: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Optical drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

Case: Sentey GS-6000R ATX Mid Tower Case

OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Moniter: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor

 

[SchuIIe]

looks good so far. the components match quite good. consider getting a ssd because it will increase your (boot)performance significantly. i think win8 is a little bit better than win7 but its a question of taste. i dont like win8 so i would go with win 7

 

[NightAntilli]

Considering replacing the HDD for an SSHD or adding an SSD.

The system is quite balanced overall. Note that you won't really have an upgrade path for your CPU with this system.

 

[MagicProdigy]

Thanks guys
@NightAntilli what do you mean that I don't have an upgrade path for my cpu?
Is a fx 9590 or 8350 not a valid upgrade choice?
Also is it important I get a SSD now or can I just get it later. (I'm on a budget)

 

[NightAntilli]

You can get it later, but you'll probably have to reinstall windows. If the SSD is too expensive to add, simply replace your HD for an SSHD, which is a hybrid drive. It's not as good as a stand-alone SSD, but it performs better than a standard HDD.
http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Desktop-Solid-Hybrid-ST1000DX001/dp/B00EIQTOFY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412220692&sr=8-1&keywords=sshd


As for the processors, the FX-9590 is not a processor I would recommend anyone to get. It's extremely power hungry and extremely hot. The FX-8350 might be an upgrade, but it's mainly an upgrade to add two more cores. Single core performance is fairly similar between it and the FX-6300 , and 6 cores vs 8 cores is not really something you'll notice a big difference with after upgrading. You might as well go for the FX-8320/FX-8350 right now (if you have the money), since upgrading to it later for two additional cores is definitely NOT worth it. You'll be paying too much overall to upgrade. Just as an indication:
http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/304/AMD_FX-Series_FX-6300_vs_AMD_FX-Series_FX-8350.html

 

[Newbbuilder11]

Hi I'm going to build my first PC soon and I need some help fidgeting out if all the components are compatible. Also if you have any comments or suggestions I'm open to those too. Thanks
Also is windows 7 or 8 better for gaming ( I'm really looking for longevity in this system)

This is my build

Cpu: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor

MOBO: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard

RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card

PSU: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Optical drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

Case: Sentey GS-6000R ATX Mid Tower Case

OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Moniter: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor

You can get it later, but you'll probably have to reinstall windows. If the SSD is too expensive to add, simply replace your HD for an SSHD, which is a hybrid drive. It's not as good as a stand-alone SSD, but it performs better than a standard HDD.
http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Desktop-Solid-Hybrid-ST1000DX001/dp/B00EIQTOFY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412220692&sr=8-1&keywords=sshd


As for the processors, the FX-9590 is not a processor I would recommend anyone to get. It's extremely power hungry and extremely hot. The FX-8350 might be an upgrade, but it's mainly an upgrade to add two more cores. Single core performance is fairly similar between it and the FX-6300 , and 6 cores vs 8 cores is not really something you'll notice a big difference with after upgrading. You might as well go for the FX-8320/FX-8350 right now (if you have the money), since upgrading to it later for two additional cores is definitely NOT worth it. You'll be paying too much overall to upgrade. Just as an indication:
http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/304/AMD_FX-Series_FX-6300_vs_AMD_FX-Series_FX-8350.html

That board might need a bios update to utilize that CPU, stay away from Corsair CX series PSU's as they have crappy capacitors. As for the one who is suggesting a SSD now, you don't need it. Yes it helps you boot in faster, but price-per-storage ratio is just to high, since you are on a budget i recommend you stay away from this. A regular HDD will suite just fine .

 

[MagicProdigy]

My MOBO has 1 cpu fan header . 2 case headers and 1 power fan header. However my case base 4 fans. Is there a way to get power to all of them. If not which should not turn on? (Front, back, side of top?) Also if the cx corsairs are bad what is a good replacement? 50 or less at least 80+ bronze? Thx