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So, I'm back again!

Thanks so much Zelkova; for using that website. I had no idea something like that existed. I mentioned to my bf that I was going to upgrade my computer and he says he needs one, too. So, I thought of just building one for him and seeing how it goes. If it turns out to be great, I'm going to build the same thing for myself.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jh8yGX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jh8yGX/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver Arctic Alumina Premium Ceramic Polysynthetic 1.75g Thermal Paste ($4.39 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($96.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $642.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-02 03:31 EST-0500

I didn't want the integrated graphics. I read pros and cons on it and decided on something different. I read about bottlenecks (though I don't exactly understand it. I know it's not a good thing). I'm unsure if PCPP's compatibility check also checks for issues like that. I'm still learning more and more on it. I don't know when parts are cheapest during the year, so it's why I'm thinking about getting this done soon. Thanks for everyone's help so far! It means a lot =)

I took the liberty of slightly modifying your list a little bit to get parts that were equal to or better than what you currently have.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant


CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.73 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $690.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-03 01:08 EST-0500


I opted to get you an Intel processor over the AMD one. That AMD processor is circa 2012 and while it has 6 cores, it isn't as good as this Intel model.
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-44...MD-FX-6300 (Check the specs down towards the bottom)

I did manage to keep many of the parts you chose. The only thing I lowered was your PSU. You were spending quite a bit on a 750 watt fully modular model. I dropped you down to a 500 watt semi-modular one for nearly half the price. There are many to choose from, you may find a better manufacturer or price, but you really don't need 750 watts with the current build. PC Part Picker even says the build is sitting at an estimated 313 watts, lol.