Should I upgrade anything on my gaming PC build?

So, I’ve put together a build specifically for gaming. This setup covers everything—the monitor, speakers, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
I’d really appreciate some feedback here; I could honestly use some second opinions from you guys to make sure I'm on the right track.
Processor: AMD FX-8350
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 evo
Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 R2
RAM: Kingston HyperX Blue 8GB (2*4GB)
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
SSD: Samsung 840 evo 120GB
Graphics Card: Gigabyte R9 270x OC
Power Supply: EVGA 600B
Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 Gaming
Monitor: ASUS vs228H-P
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics Subwoofer Satellite system (CA-3602a)
Headset: Turtle Beach PX-22
Keyboard + Mouse: AULA KILLING THE SOUL (mouse), REHEAD (same manufacturer for the keyboard)

You can go ahead and grab that AMD FX-8320 without any real worries... The performance gap is honestly pretty negligible, and you'll save some decent cash in the process. $67

Thanks!

So then you just end up grabbing an AMD Radeon R9 280 instead of the 270X.

So, what about an EVGA GTX 660 OC?

It’s even weaker than the 270X, so there's no way it could ever top an AMD Radeon R9 280 😉

jadetiger81 said:So, I’ve put together a build specifically for gaming. This setup covers everything—the monitor, speakers, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
I’d really appreciate some feedback here; I could honestly use some second opinions from you guys to make sure I'm on the right track.
Processor: AMD FX-8350
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 evo
Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 R2
RAM: Kingston HyperX Blue 8GB (2*4GB)
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
SSD: Samsung 840 evo 120GB
Graphics Card: Gigabyte R9 270x OC
Power Supply: EVGA 600B
Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 Gaming
Monitor: ASUS vs228H-P
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics Subwoofer Satellite system (CA-3602a)
Headset: Turtle Beach PX-22
Keyboard + Mouse: AULA KILLING THE SOUL (mouse), REHEAD (same manufacturer for the keyboard)

Buying this at a local shop somewhere?

If you ask me, this is how I’d handle it:

One AOC 23.8" LCD monitor featuring an IPS WLED panel, equipped with HDMI and a 6ms response time.

I've got one MSI GeForce GTX 770 OC TF on hand, featuring 2GB of GDDR5.
One Intel Core i5-3350P processor.
One Gigabyte B75-HD3 motherboard, LGA 1150 socket, featuring Intel chipsets and support for USB 3.0, DVI, and SATA 3.
Looking to pick up a power supply? Here we have a single Silverstone Strider ST50F-230 unit. It operates on an AC range of 180-264V at 50/60Hz, providing DC outputs of 3.3V, 5V, and ±12V. This is a 500W model, sold in Retail packaging, featuring Active PFC and a 120mm fan. It boasts an 80% efficiency rating and comes in Black.
Is anyone else looking at this setup? I've got a single kit of Kingston DDR3 HyperX Black RAM here—1600MHz, totaling 8GB via two 4GB sticks. Just wondering what the consensus is on this specific configuration.
Just one Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD.
Just one Seagate hard drive here—1TB capacity, spinning at 7200rpm, with a SATA 6 interface and 64MB cache. Simple enough, right?
One Aerocool GT Black Adv. Edition, featuring USB 3.0, in Black.

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What about peripherals? (You could even just grab my own setup if you want, I'm just giving you an idea of what I’d personally pick up):

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So, what's the verdict on the Intel Core i5-3350P?

jadetiger81 said:So, what's the verdict on the Intel Core i5-3350P?

The reason is simple: that processor is powerful enough to handle pretty much any graphics card you'd want to throw at it—aside from those absolute monsters like an R9 295x2 or a Titan Black, which, let's be honest, none of us could actually afford anyway. It runs much cooler than the AMD FX-8320, too. You won't even need to waste money on an expensive cooler, saving you some extra cash $83. Plus, it works with much cheaper motherboards, allowing you to save at least $83 compared to what you'd spend on an FX-8320, money that can go straight toward a better GPU. Personally, I’d take the Intel Core i5-3350P paired with an NVIDIA GTX 770 over an AMD FX-8320 and an R9 270x/280 any day. You’re going to have to replace the CPU eventually anyway, and this one will stay relevant for the next four years. Why not put that budget into a stronger graphics card now?
Besides, if you're dealing with local shops here in Washington, D.C., they'll assemble everything for you for free and offer free home delivery with cash on delivery. If you're nearby, you can even just walk into the store yourself. You really don't want to be ordering from some random overseas vendor thinking you're getting a deal, only to realize you've inherited a nightmare with the warranty. If a component fails, you'll have to ship everything back across the ocean and deal with endless procedures that could take forever.

Keith Wright2 said:The reason is simple: that processor is powerful enough to handle pretty much any graphics card you'd want to throw at it—aside from those absolute monsters like an R9 295x2 or a Titan Black, which, let's be honest, none of us could actually afford anyway. It runs much cooler than the AMD FX-8320, too. You won't even need to waste money on an expensive cooler, saving you some extra cash $83. Plus, it works with much cheaper motherboards, allowing you to save at least $83 compared to what you'd spend on an FX-8320, money that can go straight toward a better GPU. Personally, I’d take the Intel Core i5-3350P paired with an NVIDIA GTX 770 over an AMD FX-8320 and an R9 270x/280 any day. You’re going to have to replace the CPU eventually anyway, and this one will stay relevant for the next four years. Why not put that budget into a stronger graphics card now?
Besides, if you're dealing with local shops here in Washington, D.C., they'll assemble everything for you for free and offer free home delivery with cash on delivery. If you're nearby, you can even just walk into the store yourself. You really don't want to be ordering from some random overseas vendor thinking you're getting a deal, only to realize you've inherited a nightmare with the warranty. If a component fails, you'll have to ship everything back across the ocean and deal with endless procedures that could take forever.

I agree. Plus, it draws less power than the AMD chips.

Or, if you want to stay current, just jump on the LGA 1150 platform. Grab an Intel Core i5-4460 and pair it with something like a Gigabyte B75-HD3. That way, you're actually keeping up with what's trending in the Intel lineup right now.
Unfortunately, they don't really push those P-series chips without integrated graphics in the newer lineups anymore. But with the latest Haswell revision, they actually worked on the thermals—probably swapped out the thermal paste under the heatsink or something—so it doesn't run nearly as hot, regardless of the TDP. It's much more consistent.
That bumps the price up by about $67

I’d probably go with the Gigabyte Z97P-D3 and an Intel Core i5-4460 😉

Wait, I just realized my massive screw-up in the last post. I thought I was looking at a B85... but seriously, do I actually need to jump up to a 9 series chipset for these newer Intel chips?

It looks like there’s a new BIOS update out for my Gigabyte Z87—apparently, it adds support for the refresh processors.
So, does that mean I can finally run those Haswell refresh CPUs on my "old" motherboard?

It supports older chipsets, though barely enough to stay current; anything under $233 puts that board below 😉