Is this goof for a first time build?

Hardware Build a PC
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Here is my first build for a pc. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yFLVmG what changes should i make for it ti be better?

 

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Its good in my opinion, but either get 8GB of RAM, or an SSD like the Crucial MX100, but if you don't have a higher budget go for it. Have fun with your PC and watch some build videos to prepare for assembly. Also, if you want a better Price:performance balance, get the R7 265 because its badically the R9 270 with a slower clock speed.

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rxJC4D

Don't know if you noticed, but the bariccuda you picked out was only 250Gb and the 1Tb version is actually a dollar cheaper lol. Fixed it.

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if your looking to save a little on the case i would go with the corsair 200R and put that $20 towards the EVGA 750ti SC for $150. I put the 750ti in my friends build and its a powerful little card. Photo: That wasn't that hard

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If pic is the 200R I cringe slightly at that notion. Maybe it's just me but I loathe top mounted power supplies. The idea of going with a cheaper case is a good one though. I don't know maybe I'm crazy haha.

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no this is some crappy $25 case my friend bought

 

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the pic was suppose to to show the 750ti

 

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Okay sweet haha

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Cheaper, and a better overall build.

More RAM.  8GB is the sweet spot for gaming.

R9 270.  Much more powerful than the 260X.

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Thx for all the help guys really appreciate it!

 

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Heres the build now with the changes anymore you guys could think of? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KXkvdC

 

 

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fsT4YJ

Stronger GPU and better motherboard.

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Might want to take a look at the r9 280(non-x) or the r9 270x for around $60 and $30 more. They're right the sweet spot for price/performance. If you want to stick to Nvidia the 750ti isn't a bad card to have, but the mid-tier AMD cards are a crazy good value at the moment.

IMO motherboard upgrade is unnecessary. I buy the best quality I can find but with zero bells and whistles. No sense in paying for features you won't use.

 

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I've made a few changes to your build there. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/jruelas11/saved/dTWzK8

  • swapped motherboard for a GIGABYTE GA-970A-D3P AM3+/AM3(I've used the motherboard I've listed and it gave me no problems)
  • swapped RAM for and ADATA XPGv2 8gb kit
  • swapped HDD for 240gb SSD (You can always add an HDD later. If you don't want and SSD though, you can get a 1tb HDD and save $50)
  • swapped GPU for and ASUS 270 DCII
  • swapped case for a much cheaper Cougar case
  • swapped monitor for a slightly cheaper 23" Acer IPS monitor
  • swapped gaming mouse for a cheaper E-3lue Mazer gaming mouse (It's a relatively unknown brand but I've been using one for months without having any issues.)
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Why does everyone choose such small monitors? 1080p still looks fine on a 27 inch monitor, even if people beg to differ. 

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Because they're cheaper