First Build, Wanting advice.

[Cbhusker]

I want to build a custom gaming computer for myself. I have done a bit of research to see what I want and I think I have a nice draft. I'd like to hear from you guys how well this would perform on games such as CS:GO or War Thunder. Any suggestions? I don't want to have the most expensive build for my first go, so this is a practice for a future build.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($81.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Value Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($37.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.78 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($106.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 

Total: $439.61

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-25 11:09 EDT-0400

(OS not Included, Already have one.)

[Cythraul]

You'd get pretty good performance out of that rig, and CS:GO is perfectly optimised so you'd have no problem running that, even on highest settings. You could probably shift that 750 Ti up to a 950 if possible, as it's more modern. Modern as in about a week modern

[Altecice]

to be fair building a low end PC is exactly the same as a high end pc.... Id say just go in guns blazing and build the PC you want now so you dont have to pay again later.

[RollinLower]

i would swap that 750 out for a 950 if i where you! same price bit more expensive, better performance.

overall you should definitely get smooth gameplay out of this build! i would keep it at 1080P tough

[TheAmazingCookieFromSquare]

Looks good but get a EVGA 500B power supply and get a 960 if you can spend a extra $30

[TheAmazingCookieFromSquare]

i would swap that 750 out for a 950 if i where you! same price, better performance.

overall you should definitely get smooth gameplay out of this build! i would keep it at 1080P tough

it's not same price.The 750Ti has gone done to the $100 range and the 950 is in the $160 range

[Kirky2k15]

I'd try and squeeze a 128gb ssd in there but other than that your all good

[RollinLower]

it's not same price.The 750Ti has gone done to the $100 range and the 950 is in the $160 range

oh, welp it used to be the same price than anyway. thanks for the heads up!

[BigDay]

you can overclock the g3258 on this board:

 

MSI H81M-P33

[BigDay]

i'd go with this build. better gpu and a better psu for overclocking. you don't want to overclock using a low end corsair psu. the nzxt case you chose is absolute junk btw.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($64.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.78 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 950 2GB OC Edition Video Card  ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($60.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $488.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-25 11:22 EDT-0400