First Budget Gaming Build (thoughts please)

[The Aether]

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This is my very first build, since I'm on a budget it's on the cheaper side. I tried to squeeze as much as I could out of my 700 dollar budget. The processor has already been bought. Everything else is being purchased today or tomorrow depending on when I get funds transferred. Regardless I would just like some feedback and thoughts on my parts. Also If you could suggest better parts for a cheaper price it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Also I have a 120GB Hyper KingstonX 3k SSD, monitor, mouse, keyboard, and case are taken care of.

[chazus]

I honestly wouldn't recommend anything on that list, except for the hard drive, unfortunately. The biggest offense is the CPU, which unfortunately has already been purchased. Any way you can return it?

If you -can-... I would do this. It's miles ahead of what you had.

PCPartPicker part list
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 1GB Video Card ($160.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $699.89

If you absolutely cannot return the cpu... I'd go for this.

PCPartPicker part list
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 1GB Video Card ($160.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $671.90

[The Aether]

Thanks for the reply. The CPU was a gift from my cousin(he loves AMD). With the MoBo you linked the Asrock apparently has compatibility issues with the FX 8350. That's why I chose ASUS. The Reviews on Newegg is where I found the compatibility issues. I'll prolly switch the PSUs out also what is the Difference in the 650 Ti 2gb and the 650 Ti 1gb boost? Thanks for the fast feedback.

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The CPU was a gift from my cousin(he loves AMD). .

Seems like a bad habit when it comes to CPUs...

[chazus]

Did he just give it to you? Is there a receipt? Honestly... It hurts knowing you've got a subpar CPU. It might even be worth trying to sell it at 80% cost if its unopened.

As for the board, you can get whatever, really.. Just not the $130 board. Heck, even $100 is way too much but... it looks like compatibility is spotty on many of those boards.

[The Aether]

It was a birthday present and I just don't feel right selling or I would.(Damn my morals) Thanks for the feedback on the board I'll search around then. Thanks again!

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($222.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $692.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-10 16:04 EST-0500)

This system is based on the idea that you can't change the CPU.