First Budget Gaming PC

[OAcesync]

This is my first build and I wanted to know if their were any improvements I could make to this build

(Budget= Around 700 Pounds)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  (£85.25 @ Ebuyer) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£59.99 @ Novatech) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£41.87 @ More Computers) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£40.00 @ Amazon UK) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  (£163.72 @ CCL Computers) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case  (£53.84 @ Amazon UK) 

Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter  (£9.99 @ Amazon UK) 

Case Fan: NZXT FN-120RB 47.3 CFM 120mm  Fan  (£5.39 @ Aria PC) 

Case Fan: NZXT FN-120RB 47.3 CFM 120mm  Fan  (£5.39 @ Aria PC) 

Other: Thermaltake 630W Hybrid Modular Power Supply (£49.96)

Other: Acer K242HLbd (£97.49)

Other: Windows 8.1 x64-bit Download (£99.99)

Other: Scan DVI-D Monitor Cable - 2 Metre (£3.58)

Other: NZXT CB-3P-Y Cable 2 Male to 1 Female (£2.44)

Total: £718.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-30 23:04 BST+0100

 

Notes

I want a AIO cooler in the future when I get an i5 4690K and overclock so that's why I chose that case

Prices here in the UK are inflated so there's not much point going cheaper with a H97 because of the minimal price difference and I plan to OC in future so I might aswell have the Z97

I don't really mind not having an SSD

Also would I improve temps and airflow if I fill all the intake fan mounts(I don't really mind the extra noise since it would be under the desk and I'm wearing a headset most of the time.)

 

Also can I install Windows off of an external DVD or HDD so long as I change boot priorities or can access it in Bios because if I can then I can just buy the OEM disc for much cheaper.

[MachineKillx]

Good build, but what games are you going to play?

[mroz10]

You can't OC with that i3

[Colt_0pz]

Why do you need an AIO cooler? you can't overclock. stock cooler will be more than enough

[OAcesync]

Good build, but what games are you going to play?

CSGO,MC,BF4,Upcoming SW:Battlefront,H1Z1,Fallout 4 but I don't really mind having to turn down settings for stable fps considering that I still play console

[OAcesync]

Why do you need an AIO cooler? you can't overclock. stock cooler will be more than enough

I'm using a stock cooler, I meant when I upgrade to an i5 4690K I just want a case that can hold dual rad for when I get it.

[OAcesync]

You can't OC with that i3

I know, I'm meant that when I upgrade straight to the 4690K I want a case that can hold dual rad and a Z97 board but like I said H97 is excat same price as the cheapest Z97 so theres no point

[Colt_0pz]

I'm using a stock cooler, I meant when I upgrade to an i5 4690K I just want a case that can hold dual rad for when I get it.

That makes more sense. If you want an AIO cooler in a small case, use a single rad for the cpu or get a larger case for dual rad. A good single rad cooler is the h80i or h60

[OAcesync]

That makes more sense. If you want an AIO cooler in a small case, use a single rad for the cpu or get a larger case for dual rad. A good single rad cooler is the h80i or h60

Yeah, that's I why chose the S340 because it can hold dual on the intakes but if it doesn't fit because of thickness not that it shouldn't anyways because I've seen it in many build I'll just get a good 120mm from Corsair,Enermax,Coolermaster etc.

[MachineKillx]

Why dont you squeeze in a i5 4460? It's a good cpu, and I'm sure you can squeeze it in...try reducing the psu, 500w is very future proof

[OAcesync]

Why dont you squeeze in a i5 4460? It's a good cpu, and I'm sure you can squeeze it in...try reducing the psu, 500w is very future proof

If I can't upgrade the GPU then theres no much point reallly, I'm still in school so I'm on a tight budget and 630W would be more future proof I think because I could use a 290X,390 or 390X if I want to go the 2K route.