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sciamwow

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I need someone who is experienced at building PCs to make a PC Part Picker list that ends up being around $550, maybe a little higher. I just want to compare the build that I put together to someone who is more experienced. I'm going to play games like Insurgency, Kerbal Space Program, Arma II/III, etc. Thanks!

P.S. I don't need an ODD. And I have a 500gb HDD from my old computer, but it's old so I'll probably get a new 1 tb one.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gRkdf7

This is my build, but I'd like to see a build that you put together so that I can compare. Any input is welcome!
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/H6LJP6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/H6LJP6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 280 3GB royalKing Video Card ($164.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+...
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damric

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You were on the right track, but this is better:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Zeus Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cougar MX300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $565.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-11 18:07 EST-0500

I own that PRO4 mobo you listed. It's isn't special. The cheaper one I picked is just as good.
 
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M0j0jojo

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You can overclock this CPU to 4.0GHz with just the stock cooler. I did this for my friend build.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 280 3GB royalKing Video Card ($164.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $553.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-11 18:08 EST-0500
 
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007agentHP

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that part list is costing $668
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9Jq4jX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9Jq4jX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial V4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270 2GB '14Series Video Card ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $604.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-11 18:11 EST-0500
boom, one that cost 600 with a stronger gpu
 
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M0j0jojo

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Insurgency, Kerbal Space program, Arma II/III dont require 4 threads.
 
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007agentHP

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/H6LJP6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/H6LJP6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 280 3GB royalKing Video Card ($164.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $549.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-11 18:33 EST-0500
no ssd, 280
 
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