first pc build (400-500)

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Hello friends . I want to build my first gaming pc. My budget is pretty tight as for now. I would like a pc that can run Battlefield 4 at atleast 40 fps in high settings. My budget is $400-$500. Thanks! c:
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $470.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-15 07:23 EST-0500
 
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Indeed, however this option leaves him with an upgrade path. He could swap the pentium out for a 4690K/4790K, in time, if he wanted to. The Pentium when given a moderate overclock will outperform the i3 in many games. With Intels insanely fast IPC and Hyperthreading it essentially acts like quad core. Wicked fast. The i3 would perform well across the board, much better multi-threaded performance. But limiting yourself to a chipset that would provide very few worthwhile upgrade options in the months/year to come wouldn't be the best way to spend his moneu
 
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