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CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI B85M GAMING Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $626.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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will the intel i3 4150 bottleneck while playing games like skyrim
 
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Please don't get that crappy old motherboard with your brand-spanking new CPU. Also, May I suggest a higher-quality PSU?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H97M-E35 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.99 @ Mac Mall)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.98 @...
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Please don't get that crappy old motherboard with your brand-spanking new CPU. Also, May I suggest a higher-quality PSU?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H97M-E35 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.99 @ Mac Mall)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $590.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-01 09:25 EDT-0400
 
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So what should I get for the same price and better performance
 
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I have that I3 processor, it runs fast and smooth, plays skyrim finem but I would reccomend getting a 4330 as a starter I3 processor. The i3 4330 can handle the R9 295X2, 2 R9 290's in CFX and so much more! So I suggest getting that processor instead of the 4150.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc8nGjAD-O4

A TASTE OF THE 4330's POWER!!
 
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CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($135.45 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $627.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-01 09:40 EDT-0400

Here is my version of the Updated List

I got you 1TB HDD
Better Processor
B85 board since you really don't need all the extra expensive features of the other boards
B85 board made by great company and supports CFX :p
 
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CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $572.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-01 09:37 EDT-0400

Here is my recommendation. The G3228 is a fantastic chip, especially for overclocking. Overclock it to 4.2-4.5 ghz, paired with a 270x, and you should be able to max out alot of games. I also have a z97 motherboard, for future upgrades to an i5 or i7.
 
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You have to take in consideration if the person knows how to overclock, I agree that is a fantastic chip, I gave my dad a Pentium G 3440 and it runs compared to a I3 4130(that I have in my RIG) sooooo If he knows how to overclock he can get job's done, but if he doesnt....
 
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can i upgrade into an i5 or i7 on this motherboard in the future
 
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Yes you can, it supports all 4th Gen Intel cores :p

I have a H81 board(a little bit back from the b85) and I have the option to go to I5's like the 4670 and I7's like the 4770. :p
 
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thanks for all the help
 
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Np, Happy to help. Whichever Rig you go, send me a pic when it's done :p I love being Dazzled by other's RIG's <3
 
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oh yeah and since your a graphics card expert,which is the better graphics card msi r9 270x gaming edition or gigabyte r9 270x windforce
 
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I believe the windforce has a .2GHZ higher clock speed than the MSI gaming card. So by a tinnnyyy bit the windforce card is better.
 
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