New to the scene trying to build a $400 PC

ComputerNoobie

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So I am trying to build my first gaming PC, and I want to be able to run games like garry's mod, GTA, Payday, Skyrim, etc. but I have no idea what I'm doing. I have no clue what to do, and I am trying to keep under a $400 budget. Help??
Also I want to be able to go through wifi, as I can't get an Ethernet cable where I want it.
 

bodeen2012

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2tO5t
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2tO5t/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2tO5t/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 740 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75IA-E53 Mini ITX FM2 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman ZM-T1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $391.78
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-01 13:20 EST-0500)
 

ComputerNoobie

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Thanks! I just want to ask if you think this can handle gaming well or not.
 

Znoxz

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2tU0k
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CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-P33 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $399.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-01 16:41 EST-0500)
For $28 more you can get a 650 ti boost and x4 760k.
This should play GTA IV, Payday,Skyrim fine at 1080p but not at ultra setting. Turn off AA for more fraps.
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Can my Crysis 3 on medium setting
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and Far cry 3 on high.
 

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