Feedback on my computer build

[NewJo]

Hi,

 

I'm new to computer building and I have made a list for all the components I will need to build my computer. My budget for this first computer build is 400-450 USD. I have all the necessary peripherals so I can use all of this budget for building the computer. I am focusing this PC as a budget gaming PC. Some games that I would like to be able to run on this computer with normal to high settings are COD4, Fifa 15, MW2 and some GTA V. 

 

I would like it if you could please give me feedback on the compatibility of these components and just some advice on what I could improve. 

 

Here is the link to all the components on the website pcpartpicker:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rBTQQ7

 

Thanks for the help!

[FuzzyYellow]

looks good.

[shypin]

you could probably get a pentium g3258 and overclock it to about 4.5ghz (thats cheaper and performs about the same)

and then buy a used gtx 760 / r9 280 or something, those can be found easily for around $120 on craigslist

[Castdeath97]

The i3 should suffice better for gaming tasks.I would highly recommend that you spend the extra 40 dollars to get the r9 270 else get the r9 260x or 750Ti.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($34.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($142.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $439.92

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-06 16:36 EDT-0400

[BigDay]

most of us tend to agree that intel performs better in game than amd at this point. i believe the following build would perform better than your original; please consider it

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S1 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 370 2GB WINDFORCE 2X Video Card  ($144.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $469.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-06 17:08 EDT-0400