$700.00 Gaming PC

[Axypha]

It HAS to be less than $600.00... Also, this build includes Monitors and Speakers. The two stores I can go to are Amazon and the Micro Center. I don't want Mail-In Rebates, and I want criticism. The only game I'll really be playing is Team Fortress 2, which isn't a very GPU or CPU-Intensive game. It can easily be maxed with a 750 Ti, still having more than 120 FPS. Using various source engine commands, I could even get my Athlon X2 4200+/GT 210 to run it at 30 FPS.  It relies more on the CPU, but from what I've been told by a friend that his i3-4130 maxes out this game w/out commands. On browsers, calling me a tab monster would be the biggest overstatement in the world. I rarely keep more than 4 Tabs open, and usually don't have more than 2 programs running at a time. I really do appreciate criticism, because 

 

Here's what I have in mind at the moment:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pfb8zy

[ForFour]

i'm not sure 430 watt is enough for that build especially if you are going to upgrade later on.

[AlwaysFSX]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($54.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Zeus Yellow 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.22 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers  ($29.74 @ Amazon)
Total: $650.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-04 16:06 EST-0500

 

i'm not sure 430 watt is enough for that build especially if you are going to upgrade later on.

Yes it is, more than enough.

[Swndlr]

my contribution

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($173.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers  ($29.74 @ Amazon)
Total: $695.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-04 16:08 EST-0500

[Mr crabcake]

If you aren't planning to upgrade in the next 2 years to a new CPU I'd stick with the base setup you've chosen( assuming that the specific H81 mobo supports overclocking the G3258). If you aren't planning to overclock and are new to PC's I'd stick with the stock cooler and one 4GB stick of RAM. Atleast for the time being because those are easy to add in later if you so desire. I wouldn't be surprised if the PC's powerdraw would be around the 100-120 watt mark If you want to upgrade to a broadwell cpu etc it would be a good idea to get a ()97 mobo (preferably Z97).
 You could always spend 20 bucks more for a 750TI 2GB model if you'd like to play newer games with good texture quality etc.

 

E: ohh.. Sorry for the badly written answer... Got to get sleep. <_<

[Str_Mape]

This is What I'd go with personally, without mail in rebates it 623, but if you can swing the rebates it drops to 583.

If of course you meant 700 then I'd go Z97 and a 212 Evo for overclocking / future CPU compatibility. 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.49 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($65.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers  ($29.74 @ Amazon) 

Total: $583.16

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-04 16:51 EST-0500