Gaming/Streaming PC 2nd build

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Hi guys this is actually my first post on any forum anywhere so please be gentle. I am wanting to build a PC to get into streaming and possibly some YouTube content. I am only able to spend around $1500 USD. I don't have any peripherals, desk or chair so I really need to stretch my money as far as possible. I would like to get into OCing so I want unlocked parts and i would prefer AMD since all of my research suggests AMD runs a lot cooler. I want as much upgrade-ability as possible. I really want to game at 1080p with at least 30 FPS. Right now I only really play WoW, Minecraft, and a few other in browser MMOs, although I want to get into FPS games as well. As for peripherals I would prefer a mechanical keyboard although I don't have much money to play with. As for my mouse grip I use a combination between a claw and palm grip and I have fairly large hands. I want to have a monitor that is at least 23" and capable of at least 1080p. I have tried to put a list together of parts that I thought would work well together and give me at least most of the things that I really want. Also this build will probably not take place until January or February. Here is the parts list I have put together.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JK7pNG

UPDATED Parts list

1: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MdXJRB (Tasmainia300)

2: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yhkHrH (Ratzzz)

This will be my second build. I have learned a lot since my first build and I feel like this is a fairly good build for a semi-amateur. I would like to get some advice from veteran builders and people who just flat out know more than I do about whether or not this would be a good PC for what I want to do. I am open to any and all suggestions and changes to my parts list. Thank you all for your time and knowledge. It is greatly appreciated. 

 

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First of all, that build is pretty well rounded. Also, when it comes to processors from AMD that are actually worth anything, like the higher end FX parts, they tend to be hotter than most of the equivalent Intel parts; especially the 8350 upwards. That said, I have an 8350 on that same Hyper 212 EVO cooler as in your parts list, and I run a 4.5Ghz overclock with idle temperatures at around 25 Celsius and max at about 60 Celsius, they aren't the best but that is why I'm saving up for a Noctua NH-D14 cooler. That is really the only change to your build I would make for sure, but I'm not exactly sure that cooler would fit in the case you chose.

Other than that your build is nice and here's why:

The 8350, while starting to show its outdated colors more in the last few weeks, still stands the test of time and proves worthy of being the God of price to performance processors, especially when overclocked.

The motherboard you chose is very nice, the high end Asus boards are perfect for overclocking.

The cooler is eh. It is definitely better than stock (which I believe to be unacceptable), but it could easily be 1UP-ed by something like a Noctua NH-D14.

I haven't had any experience with the case, though I have heard that Corsair makes acceptable cases. For $30 more, you might consider something like the Fractal Design Define R4, which has been on sale for the holiday season, and is legendary in its price range.

Once again, I haven't had experience with Corsair's power supply's, but the resounding opinion is that they are quite good. 

Honestly, now that I think about it, If it were me I would rather go with the GTX 970 based on Logan's recent recommendation over the R9 290X. The 970 beats it in some areas, and at least at the moment you can get the 970 cheaper. (I know there are models of the R9 290X that are cheaper than any 970 but you chose the Sapphire model which in my opinion is the only way to go with AMD cards, however the EVGA 970 is cheaper than the Sapphire 290X, which is why I made the choice to recommend the 970).

All in all it's a well rounded build, but here are the few improvements I would propose, and still under budget too: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MdXJRB

Keep in mind the R4 is on sale, but even at it's original price it would not push the build over $1500.

 EDIT: Misspelling 

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Thank you very much for your input. I had originally wanted to get the Define R5 but unfortunately it can't be ordered yet(at least not from the sites I checked). The parts list definitely isn't set in stone and I will continue to check and re-check until I actually start purchasing the parts. 

I was unaware of the difference in heat production in the newer AMD CPU's. This is exactly why I posted here. I want to learn as much as possible before I build this system so that I can make fully educated decisions. I am going to update the original post with your recommendations. So thank you very much again. 

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Nice build!

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Yeah no problem! I'm always happy to help!

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Thank you Cathsy. It's still a work in progress but I like it so far. :)

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The build is perfect, though I would change the power supply to a CM V600 or Seasonic G 650W.

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Thank you Razor but can you explain why I should change it? I would like to know the reasons behind all of my choices. Thank you again :)

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Great build zjdale ... well done  ... just have a couple things for you to think about ....

Just a couple very minor things ... the Seagate drive  ... has a terrible failure rate ... the best is Hitachi but WD blue is a close second ... and cheaper.

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2687068/consumer-drives-shown-to-be-more-reliable-than-enterprise-drives.html

The other thing was the Ram you had picked had pretty tall heat spreaders and you would have had trouble with the Noctua D14 's push fan &  ram clearance ... you will see when you mount that puppy.

I spent $10 bucks of your money on a super quiet Fractal fan for the bottom as an intake to blow on the GPU and improve air flow in the case ..;.

then I spent money on a monitor upgrade ... 24" Asus 144hz refresh rate & 1ms response time ... so you do not suffer what some of these other guys are stutters and tearing after GPU upgrades because of your new improved frame rate capabilities.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yhkHrH

I kept it at $1500 for you...lol


But that is it ...you build pretty good for your second go ... I'm impressed  ...

now get it while it's on sale .... and post picks and tell us a story ...  \m/

EDIT ... I forgot ... I threw out the arctic silver  ... the Noctua paste is excellent

and I saved an other $4 on win 8.1 64 bit on sale ... spend that $10 on a desk at good will   lol

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Ratzzz, thank you for your comment and suggestions. I completely forgot to take into account the height of the memory. When i originally started putting this list together the plan was to go with the Corsair H100i so it wouldn't have been an issue but with large heat sink clearance is definitely an issue. I will be looking into other cooling options. and unfortunately I don't have the resources to start purchasing parts just yet. I am waiting on my workmans comp settlement to come in. I just want to have a set list of parts by then to make sure I am getting exactly what I want/need for the best performance per dollar. Again thank you very much for your suggestions. I will definitely be taking them into consideration when I put my final partslist together. I am grateful that you think I have made good decisions on my parts as I am trying to start a computer/smartphone/tablet repair business.