New build - any recommendations

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Hi All.

new poster.  I'm building my own pc for the first time and wouldn't m9ind some advice on the parts i've chosen.

the list is below.

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/KLmDmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/KLmDmG/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor (£89.56 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£65.87 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£65.29 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate SV35.5 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£42.93 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 4GB Dual-X Video Card (£149.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case (£28.79 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply (£31.19 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer (£11.16 @ Aria PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£69.29 @ Aria PC)
Wireless Network Adapter: D-Link DWA-160 802.11a/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter (£21.23 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £575.30

 

was thinking that the power supply should maybe be a bit bigger.

also, is the stock cooler on the AMD decent or is it worth getting a better cooler?

 

first post. hoping for some decent feedback.  cheers!

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It looks like you've done your homework and picked budget friendly parts. A stock cooler should be fine if you don't plan on over clocking. 

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I would recommend swapping the EVGA PSU for either a Seasonic or Corsair or XFX ... they are more reliable IMO 

And it should be at least 80+ bronze or better not just 80+

6350's tend to run warm. even if you do not OC I would recommend a better cooler ... it will make system last longer IMO

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler is inexpensive and cools very well (cheap insurance) only £24.67

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2

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6350 over FX6300 is not worth it.

If you can get a FX8320 for allmost the same price as the FX6350.

Gigabyte GA-970A-Ud3p is capable to handle FX83xx cpu´s. But im personaly not realy a big fan of Gigabyte am3+ boards, but thats personal.

Also the 270X 4GB isn´t worth it either over a 2GB version, the 270x isnt powerfull enough to utilize that amount of vram. If you come into graphical situations that you need 3GB+ vram, then the gpu it self will become a limited factor anyways. 3/4GB vram is only a thing for highend gpu´s. like 780 / 780Ti 290 / 290x / 970 / 980 and such.

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+1 to everything here. I too don't like Gigabyte but thats just me. 

Also look into the 270 it is just a lower clocked 270X. You can usually OC them to the same speeds or higher. Much cheaper too. 

I'm not sure about in Europe, but I know in the States that the prices on the AMD cards are tumbling. You may even be able to get an R9 280 or 285 for the same price or a little more. 

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you may consider this ... it is a few pounds more but much better quality components and much faster GPU and a good CPU cooler

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/kfJyLk

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+1 here as well.