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[Build Ready] First PC Gaming set up, Anybody with more knowledge willing to look it over before I start ordering?

As the title says, this will be my first PC gaming set up, focused on getting the best graphics and smoothest framerates I can get for my ~$1500 budget, including peripherals.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

TypeItemPrice
CPUAMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor$179.99 @ Newegg
CPU CoolerCooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler$29.98 @ Outlet PC
MotherboardAsus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard$169.99 @ Newegg
MemoryCorsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory$59.97 @ Outlet PC
StorageSeagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive$69.97 @ Outlet PC
Video CardGigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card$379.99 @ Newegg
Wireless Network AdapterRosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter$29.99 @ Amazon
CaseNZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case$119.99 @ Newegg
Power SupplyCorsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply$59.99 @ Microcenter
Optical DriveLite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer$14.99 @ Newegg
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)$89.98 @ Outlet PC
MonitorAsus VH236H 23.0" Monitor$157.58 @ Newegg
MouseROCCAT Kone[+] Wired Laser Mouse$74.99 @ Amazon
Total
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.$1437.40
Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-13 18:37 EDT-0400

Posted Apr 13, 2013, 10:37 PM UTC

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