First Time PC Build Help

[PleaseHelpMeNow]

Hey, I want to know if this CPU and GPU with bottleneck.  If you guys could give me some tips on my overall build too that would be nice.  Thanks.  here is the link.http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XV6JXL

[stconquest]

$884 ($14 more):

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($163.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($41.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP920 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: *Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: LG 23MP47HQ 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($119.70 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($6.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $834.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-22 23:08 EDT-0400

 

Oh, and that i3 is fine, the r7 260x is not so good.  I won't say what will bottleneck what as it depends on the application.  That GPU will limit your gaming experience in a hell of a lot of newer (and older) gaming titles.

[SageC]

No bottlenecks, you're spending a bit on the motherboard but if it's for ascetics I understand,

[cheeze_tartz]

Good build. Just watch out for people saying "spend a little bit more". My first build was $800, then I ended up paying $1200.

[stconquest]

Good build. Just watch out for people saying "spend a little bit more". My first build was $800, then I ended up paying $1200.

 

But, but, but it is only $14 more!

[cheeze_tartz]

But, but, but it is only $14 more!

lol, I know that. I meant paying more like.. $70-$150 more.

[Clear17Mud]

here $34 more, but mix mine and @stconquest together and it will be awesome... Like his mb and it would be cheaper then yours...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($166.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.32 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive: *Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($12.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($83.70 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Red 52.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($12.95 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 

Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($6.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $854.48

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-22 23:18 EDT-0400

[stconquest]

lol, I know that. I meant paying more like.. $70-$150 more.

 

I know, I was just kidding around =).

[Clear17Mud]

Here I added his mb...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($166.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.32 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive: *Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($12.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($83.70 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Red 52.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($12.95 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 

Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($6.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $816.47

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-22 23:24 EDT-0400

[PleaseHelpMeNow]

Man!  You guys are quick.  Thanks

[stconquest]

Man!  You guys are quick.  Thanks

 

No problem.  Remember, our build recommendations are comparative.  We are just trying to show you what you can do for your money. 

[PleaseHelpMeNow]

Is that motherboard good even though it is only $50?

[cheeze_tartz]

Is that motherboard good even though it is only $50?

Yup, its a B85 chipset.

[PleaseHelpMeNow]

Thanks

[stconquest]

Is that motherboard good even though it is only $50?

 

It will run the i5 4440 wonderfully, and supports a single video card wonderfully as well.  The downside is that you only get two DIMM slots (for RAM).  That is why I picked a single 8GB stick, to allow for upgrade room.

[PleaseHelpMeNow]

Will the i3 hold up well.  I have done some research and it doesn't look like such a huge difference.  I dont know if it is worth the 100 extra dollars.  I cant really go much higher than $900

[stconquest]

Will the i3 hold up well.  I have done some research and it doesn't look like such a huge difference.  I dont know if it is worth the 100 extra dollars.  I cant really go much higher than $900

 

You can have an i5 and stay under $900 easily.  Most games won't need more than 1 core...BUT if you find you want to play a particular game that ultilizes multiple cores (2 or more), then having that quad is nice to have.

 

@ I can further cut that cost lower that $884.  You can drop the SSD completely, and just go with a 1TB HDD, that saves $50 right there.  You can drop to a Thermaltake Versa Case and save $15... you lose the window, but the case is solid.  The Deepcool Tesseract is selling for $25, awesome budget case.  You can drop the DVD writer too if you want, you don't really need it.  Windows can be installed with just a USB stick.

[PleaseHelpMeNow]

I will consider all of this, thanks!

[PleaseHelpMeNow]

Hey,  when i buy the Windows 8.1 license, will i still be able to upgrade to Windows 10?  Should i wait to build the PC until after windows 10 is released?  Thanks.

[stconquest]

Hey,  when i buy the Windows 8.1 license, will i still be able to upgrade to Windows 10?  Should i wait to build the PC until after windows 10 is released?  Thanks.

 

Win10 is a free upgrade from 7 or 8.  You are safe to buy it.

[PleaseHelpMeNow]

thanks

[PleaseHelpMeNow]

Hey,  I was thinking about using 2 128GB ssd's.  I dont think i need a a hard drive.  I really dont want to hassle with one because of their shorter life span of one.  On my current computer i am only using about 100GB of storage, so i think 256 gb is enough.  Should i do 2 128 ssd, 1 256 ssd, or a 128 ssd with 1 tb hdd?  Thanks.  I hope this makes sense.

[stconquest]

Hey,  I was thinking about using 2 128GB ssd's.  I dont think i need a a hard drive.  I really dont want to hassle with one because of their shorter life span of one.  On my current computer i am only using about 100GB of storage, so i think 256 gb is enough.  Should i do 2 128 ssd, 1 256 ssd, or a 128 ssd with 1 tb hdd?  Thanks.  I hope this makes sense.

 

This is a good price right now:  http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct250bx100ssd1