Am I ready to build this PC?

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 24, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Theminecraftaddict555/saved/fFqNnQ

If my case doesn't have case speakers is that all right? I also have a spare of speakers I still own in my house

Any suggestions for future upgrades?

Note: This is a 545 dollar budget build, DO NOT SUGGEST ME ANYTHING THAT GOES OVER THAT BUDGET.

TheMentalist · Nov 24, 2014

I would get this power supply instead.
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $32.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 16:41 EST-0500

More memory would be great.
Also with the saved money(from the power supply), you can get a better memory module.
I had problems with Crucial memory in the past. I would go for a Kingston/G.Skill/Team/Corsair memory instead.

Also, there are some better deals on graphics cards. Try getting a 2GB model instead if you can.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202081

Rapajez · Nov 24, 2014

Agree with the above, but Crucial is one of the most reliable memory brands. I'd go for 2x4GB if you can afford it, or at a 2x2GB kit of RAM, as you'll still have dual-channel performance.

You definitely do NOT want the 1GB 260X model, as 1GB is rapidly becoming a bottleneck.

One tiny note. You can probably ditch the 80mm fan, as the built-in cooling on that case should be sufficient for your build. If anything, grab a 120mm fan, as the 80mm's are usually noisy.

logainofhades · Nov 24, 2014

PCpartpicker is running like crap, for me, today. I will try to come up with something a bit better, at similar cost. What is your budget?

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 24, 2014

550 dollars, part time job doesn't pay much

logainofhades · Nov 24, 2014

I would save up another $40 or so and get an i3, at minimum. The pentium really isn't that great of a CPU. Is this meant for games?

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 24, 2014

I mean 545 to 550 dollar build

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 24, 2014

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DVmIVSalP-s

1. With this video shown, the 260x should not bottleneck the cpu
2. Video states what my cpu is based off from
3. Other interesting stuff

logainofhades · Nov 24, 2014

Youtube videos are not reliable source of information for CPU reviews. I am worried about the CPU bottlenecking the GPU, in cpu intensive titles. A true dual core is going to struggle with certain games, like BF4, in multiplayer mode or crysis 3. Forget about doing anything else, while gaming, as well. The Pentium has to be overclocked to match an i3, and needs a better board than what you chose, to do that.

TheMentalist · Nov 24, 2014

The pentium stutters in certain games, benchmarks shows good numbers but not the stuttering issues it has. The 260X is a good card.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 24, 2014

I am planning to upgrade the graphics card and cpu to an i3 in the future but I am not playing cpu intensive games...I'm going to game on minecraft, Fallout series, skyrim, LOL, DOTA 2, and TF2.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 24, 2014

So since I am just going to play those games that i listed above....will the pentium do well with those games and will I be able to upgrade to the i3, i5 processors in the future with the motherboard i have?

logainofhades · Nov 24, 2014

I fear the board, you chose, will not work, with that CPU, without a bios update. If you buy a pentium, you are safer buying a non Haswell refresh one.

TheMentalist · Nov 24, 2014

Yes, you'll be fine with it, just update the BIOS.
http://www.msi.com/support/mb/H81MP33.html#support-cpu

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 24, 2014

So just download the zip for my motherboard and cpu right?

Also if I am planning to upgrade my CPU to an i3 or i5, will it work with my motherboard?

Also logainofhades, it's not much of a fear compared to ruining your system with static shock since all you have to is update the bios. And no the processor is not terrible for gaming but I do agree that CPU heavy games will not work on it but I don't dig bf4 and crysis 3 so it doesn't matter.

TheMentalist · Nov 25, 2014

Yes, download the BIOS zip file and update the motherboard.
An i3 and i5 will work with the motherboard too.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 25, 2014

And I don't think the 260x is a huge bottleneck for the intel pentium g3258......

logainofhades · Nov 25, 2014

Updating the bios requires that the system will boot into bios, in order to do it. The system may or may not run with the unsupported CPU.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 25, 2014

unsupported cpu for what? The motherboard? It's already clear that it does.

logainofhades · Nov 25, 2014

If motherboard is currently loaded with an older bios revision, than the one required to run said CPU, it might not run at all.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 25, 2014

Hmm okay can you deepen your research to make sure the motherboard's bios version works for my cpu?

logainofhades · Nov 25, 2014

That is the thing, you don't know, until you get it. As you really won't be overclocking, on that H81 board, you are better off just getting the Intel Pentium G3420

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 25, 2014

Thanks for the suggestion, I noticed the Intel pentium g3420 is slightly cheaper than the g3258 and is the same thing. I think I will go with the 420 for my budget build and I believe I'm all set right?

logainofhades · Nov 25, 2014

You should be set then.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Nov 25, 2014

Thanks man should've chose your answer Lolz sorry didn't know a better answer was going to come around oh well I nominate you for helping me with my build

Am I ready to build this PC?

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