budget htpc build for pc gaming & emulation

EC the noob

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Apr 29, 2014
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Hi there,

Just wondering if this build will allow me to play the latest pc games on high with good enough fps(40-50). I will also be using it to emulate up to ps2 preferably on 1080p.

Budget is quite tight but could probably spend an extra $50. I would prefer to stay with an intel cpu as I hear these are more stable for emulation.

Thanks for your help
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3EPVH
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3EPVH/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3EPVH/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($113.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H87M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $593.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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I look mainly at your cpu and graphics card to guesstimate hwo good the pc is.

You should look at the recommended pc specs for the games you want to play.

I think you should be OK on high but not Ultra settings for most games on 1080p
I look mainly at your cpu and graphics card to guesstimate hwo good the pc is.

You should look at the recommended pc specs for the games you want to play.

I think you should be OK on high but not Ultra settings for most games on 1080p
 
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