Considering a new build

[ringel05]

Looking to replace my old build (DDR2 technology), some hardware I already have, was considering this setup:
(Oh and I like AMD chips)

ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

AMD FD8350FRHKBOX FX-8350 FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition

Two sets of Kingston Technology HyperX 8 GB (2x4 GB Modules) 1600 MHz DDR3 Dual Channel Kit (PC3 12800) 240-Pin SDRAM KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX

COUGAR Archon Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with 12cm COUGAR TURBINE HYPER-SPIN Bearing Silent Fan and USB 3.0

Around $500 (US) for all the above

Whatcha think?

[BobH]

Is your current power supply big enough? Don't skimp there, is my experience.

How many of each type USB port?

RAM is relatively cheap. I decided to populate my mobo to the max (16GB).

I'm not familiar with the mobo and chipset you chose and cannot comment. From the cited spec it should be a great result.

[ringel05]

Is your current power supply big enough? Don't skimp there, is my experience.

How many of each type USB port?

RAM is relatively cheap. I decided to populate my mobo to the max (16GB).

I'm not familiar with the mobo and chipset you chose and cannot comment. From the cited spec it should be a great result.

The chip set is an octocore and I'll start out with 16GB of ram though it can take up to 32GB if I run a 64bit OS. I have a 650watt power supply in the old one I'll use in the new one.
I'll also use my 2GB video card and current HD.

The mobo stats are:

South Bridge SB950
North Bridge Chipset AMD 990FX

SATA 6 Gbit/s Connectors
5 Slot(s)

eSATA Connectors 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s

2 PS/2 Connector(s)
USB 2.0 Ports 14 Ports
USB 3.0 Ports 4 Ports
Audio Ports 6 Audio Ports
Other Connectors 1 x Optical S/PDIF out

PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slots 2
PCI Express x1 1
PCI Slots 1