Gaming PC Build

FluffyKitten · October 12, 2014

I'm looking to build a mid-range gaming pc / HTPC on a tight budget. Your help and opinions would be very much appreciated. Overall, I'm looking for something that is pretty quiet, fast, and has reliable hardware.

Here is a short break down for what I'm looking for.
-Knowledge: Newbie, never built a PC but I know how to put it together.
-Budget: 500-650 USD max. No OC. Unless it's easy as a click of a button like some GPU on the market.

-CPU: Multi-task, gaming, and netflix. Maybe video and photo editing (not for streaming). Doesn't matter AMD or Intel.

-RAM: 1866 8gb (I'll add more later when RAM gets cheaper hopefully).
-GPU: Something that can handle my 40" 720p. Dual monitor. High to Ultra settings on games if possible with good FPS and not struggle. I'll be using netflix, video skype, or doing work on the second monitor. When I get the $$, I'll buy a proper gaming monitor and use that as my main screen. 1080p capability is a plus!!
-Motherborad: 1 or 2 PCI slots open for future additions like a sound card, network, capture, or extra USB 3.0. A mother board that has Digital Optical or Coaxial if possible.
-HD: 1tb dedicated to games. Another HD 500gb or 1tb for the computer itself. I could just go with a one 2tb HD alone.
-Case: small or medium. Something I can easily move around.. I don't want to be concerned with airflow or it getting too hot. Good fan filters, since my place somehow likes to pick up dust quickly.
-OS: Windows 8.1, will upgrade to windows 10 when it's stable.

-Games (Intending to play): Diablo 3, COD, Battlefield, Titanfall, Natural Selection 2, Starcraft, and upcoming titles this coming year.

-Other: I like small form factor like micro atx, but I'm also okay with atx.

Here is what I have the the current build without the OS.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FHmm7P

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FHmm7P/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($175.44 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Asus B85M-E/CSM Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.69 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Mwave)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)