Need help fine tuning my PC build!

Pixelatedtrollface

Reputable
Jan 12, 2015
195
0
4,710
I have compiled a small (as in small size) gaming build to play BF4 & other games on high fps with skype and a browser open. Will this build do it? Also, could you give me pointers on what to change?

Budget: <$950

Build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($212.98 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Midnight Black MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($96.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($61.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: SIIG CN-WR0811-S1 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G227HQLbi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $917.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-14 21:40 EDT-0400
 

Snakeclone

Reputable
Mar 14, 2015
9
0
4,510
A game like bf4 will use all four cores on an i5. Now the CPU you have only has two cores with hyper threading, but it is still only two cores. Just think about having a CPU like the i5 doing twice the work. I would just drop the custom heatsink and use the stock heatsink that comes with the CPU if you wanted to save money.