Finalizing Gaming Budget Build ($500)

Dagm

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I got the components for this unfinished build from a thread I posted two days ago: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2133543/low-budget-gaming-build-500.html .

I am just posting again to see if all of these parts in this combination are ideal for my gaming build.

What I really want to accomplish with this build:
-I would like my PC to be able to play Minecraft on the absolute highest with mods at about 80 (not completely necessary) FPS. I want to be able to at least play BF3/BF4 on ultra at about 35-45 FPS and if not possible suggest what you see fit.

Components:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 1GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cougar Archon ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: HP S2031 20.0" Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
Mouse: HP X500 Wired Optical Mouse (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $493.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 23:25 EDT-0400)

Questions:
Which case do you suggest with the current components? -
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cougar-case-archon or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153
-The only reason I'm considering the Rosewill Challenger is the Tom's Hardware recommendation and that it comes with three fans.
Do you see any combos I am missing out on? :3
Do I need this amount of wattage for an Intel i3?
What keyboard would be ideal for gaming and cheap; I do not have an up-to-date keyboard with a usb connector? I only have a laptop.
Do I need CPU cooler or is the stock one that comes with the CPU sufficient?

EDIT: My budget is 500 united states dollars, feel free to suggest better combo deals or better component combinations.
 
Solution
Maybe more like this?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GAcw
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GAcw/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GAcw/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.15 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 1GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cougar Archon ATX Mid Tower Case...

chargeit

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You could get away with under 450w for the build you're doing easy.

A CPU cooler is always a plus... Might I suggest going to a 430 - 450w PSU, getting a Antech GX500 case, and a hyper 212 evo.
 

CTurbo

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For $499.95 I got you a GTX750 ti and a B85 motherboard

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GA3e
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GA3e/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GA3e/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($55.04 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: HP S2031 20.0" Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
Mouse: HP X500 Wired Optical Mouse (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $499.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 23:57 EDT-0400)


Or I managed to trim down another $7


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GA73
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GA73/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GA73/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($55.04 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: HP S2031 20.0" Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
Mouse: HP X500 Wired Optical Mouse (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $492.40
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 23:59 EDT-0400)
 

chargeit

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Maybe more like this?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GAcw
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GAcw/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GAcw/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.15 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 1GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cougar Archon ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: HP S2031 20.0" Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
Mouse: HP X500 Wired Optical Mouse (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $510.05
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-09 00:02 EDT-0400)


Went with a smaller, and cheaper PSU CX430 @ $35.00, and added a "CM TX3 cooler" will fit your case and be good for that cpu $20...

As for a keyboard, maybe something like this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823201048&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
 
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chargeit

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I've used CX psu in systems before and never had a issue.

If that "Rosewill" one has a combo with it then sure. Just a suggestion to save a few.


**I still suggest the TX3 if you want a cooler, since it will fit in the case, and is only $20 bucks. Should be better then the one that comes with your CPU.


***Oh, and both the CX, and that Rosewill PSU are considered tier 3 PSU, which makes them good enough.
 

turboface20

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may i remind you that for about 70$ more you can get the i5 4570? the i3 will do but the i5 will be running games very, very well for the next 3-6 years. also you could go with 1333mhz ram, theres no reason for faster ram for gaming. will you miss the 0.5 fps??