Would all this hardware fit into a Corsair Spec-01? And is this a decent build?

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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




 
Solution
The R7 265 is slightly stronger than the GTX750ti and slightly cheaper too.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.95 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X PRO3+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($57.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($112.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.95 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus A88X-PLUS ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($119.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $468.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-14 21:17 EDT-0400

ATX is a specification so ATX boards always fit ATX cases
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I have made some changes to cut processor power a little and to improve graphics/gaming performance a lot .
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X PRO3+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($57.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB HAWK Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $497.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-14 21:37 EDT-0400
 


Thanks for the answer so quickly!
Seriously thinking about just swapping out the graphics cards... As long as the "upgrade" puts the price below $500 it's fine. Tax+shipping are not an issue for me right now, just straightening out what would go good with what.
Again, thanks for the answer!



No offense, don't need quite that much power on the GPU. Thanks for the answer anyway though!
 
The R7 265 is slightly stronger than the GTX750ti and slightly cheaper too.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.95 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X PRO3+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($57.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($112.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $470.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-14 22:43 EDT-0400
 
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I agree it's better. Dunno what it's gonna be on the finished product, but definitely one of the two you guys pointed out. Thanks for all the help.