Firstly, this is my first post. [Newbie here!] So I apologize if this is in the wrong category. This will be my first PC build, so I'd like some advice regarding the case and how all the components are set up. Here is my pcpartspicker list:
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bLjGzy) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bLjGzy/by_merchant/)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $97.46 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970aud3p) | $74.98 @ OutletPC
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c9s8gxm) | $45.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $49.99 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-1003662l) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-spec01redled) | $34.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500) | $29.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-uh12ns30) | $34.99 @ Newegg
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $518.38
| Mail-in rebates | -$65.00
| **Total** | **$453.38**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-06-14 20:03 EDT-0400 |
Sorry, just copied and pasted from the website. Not sure if this is how you typically post pcpartspicker lists.
Is the case big enough? I know there is a compatibility filter on the website, but I'm not sure if it applies to space inside the actual case. If someone could clarify, I would greatly appreciate it.
Secondly, is this a decently balanced build? Not into serious gaming, probably Minecraft and Battlefront 3/Halo Online if/when they come out. Should I cut costs on one piece and invest more on another? I'm trying to keep it below $500 for the whole build.
Thirdly, [Mini question here] I won't be overclocking anytime soon, so are the stock fans enough for now?
Thanks for your time!
Nate
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bLjGzy) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bLjGzy/by_merchant/)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $97.46 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970aud3p) | $74.98 @ OutletPC
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c9s8gxm) | $45.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $49.99 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-1003662l) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-spec01redled) | $34.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500) | $29.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-uh12ns30) | $34.99 @ Newegg
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $518.38
| Mail-in rebates | -$65.00
| **Total** | **$453.38**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-06-14 20:03 EDT-0400 |
Sorry, just copied and pasted from the website. Not sure if this is how you typically post pcpartspicker lists.
Is the case big enough? I know there is a compatibility filter on the website, but I'm not sure if it applies to space inside the actual case. If someone could clarify, I would greatly appreciate it.
Secondly, is this a decently balanced build? Not into serious gaming, probably Minecraft and Battlefront 3/Halo Online if/when they come out. Should I cut costs on one piece and invest more on another? I'm trying to keep it below $500 for the whole build.
Thirdly, [Mini question here] I won't be overclocking anytime soon, so are the stock fans enough for now?
Thanks for your time!
Nate