First Build Help

[favecatz]

I am upgrading because my current laptop can't run games and keep the other prgrams (Chrome, word, etc) I use open in the background without getting really slow. So, I am on a tight budget (500CAD) and I would like upgradable features. I would like to play Skyrim with some mods (is that reasonable at lower settings?). All peripherals are bought already. Is this build okay/could I upgrade anything that would be significant and still stay within budget? I want to purchase my parts today. Thanks!

 

 

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($89.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($82.49 @ Newegg Canada) 

Memory: Team Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($80.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Case: Enermax ECA3280A-BR ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer  ($17.00 @ DirectCanada) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 OEM (64-bit)

Monitor: Acer V196HQLAb 60Hz 18.5" Monitor  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Total: $430.40

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-27 15:00 EST-0500

[XxproxXXD]

My 'tip' would be buying a gpu for gaming.

[vK 3 1 RON]

If this is an entire build... Did you forget the GPU? Also, I don't think this build is gonna be one capable of high res 60FPS gaming  

[favecatz]

If this is an entire build... Did you forget the GPU? Also, I don't think this build is gonna be one capable of high res 60FPS gaming  

 

Yeah I know it won't be very good settings, I don't expect that. At this price range, is it worth it to get a GPU?

[vK 3 1 RON]

Yeah I know it won't be very good settings, I don't expect that. At this price range, is it worth it to get a GPU?

 

I think it's impossible to be able to get a GPU. Also, that's impossible, your CPU won't be able to handle skyrim on low settings with good enough frame rate. The built-in GPU is only meant for loooking at a screen and webpages, word, powerpoint. Nothing near like gaming, so I'm telling you, it'll be impossible to play skyrim alone, never mind mods.