Gaming pc build 300-400 (exclusive gpu)

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So I am planning to buy a r9 290, but now I'm searching for a good build with it. I already have some things in mind (please leave these in the build):
-intel pentium G3258(because it's cheap and good overclockable)
-8 gb ram (crucial ballistix sport but it could be any other brand)
-cpu cooler from cooler master (but could be any other brand)
-extra cooler from cooler master(but could be any other brand, this extra cooler is because i'm probably going going to overclock gpu)
-500 watt power supply
-cooler master case without window (because compatibility with the coolers)
-msi h81m-p33 (but could be any other compatible mother board)
Please don't change amount of ram and please keep the intel pentium. So I hope someone can make a good build (gpu not included) for around $300/$400. I'm dutch so if you are using pcpartpicker, it's always a little bit more expensive (pcpartpicker is cheaper). Thanks in advance!
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($72.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.89 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $338.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available...
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($72.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.89 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $338.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 15:12 EDT-0400
I would much rather go with this build
You are getting the performance from a quad core!
Also there would be a bottleneck with a r9 290 and a g3258
 
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He has the budget to afford the Intel i3-41600 to be fair which is good for any level of gaming in combination with a great graphics card.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $393.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 15:16 EDT-0400

This build is what should be preferred over OC'ing a G3258 really. Also, an XFX 550w is what you need atleast for the R9 290.

CPU Cooler you won't need.

Intel i3-4160 + R9 290 is a nice combo.
 
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Bit of an overmatched GPU to the rest of the build, but if you insist:

Not really sure what you mean by extra cooler for the GPU. Not really any single product that cooler master makes that you can easily apply to a GPU. NZXT G10 bracket and an h55 water cooler maybe, but that would be quite an expense for this budget.

If you were to list where you are buying from in the Netherlands, I can probably build an accurate budgeted list in the proper currency.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Zeus Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.30 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $401.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 15:17 EDT-0400
 
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I like the concept of the Pentium as an interim processor. They are cheap and you don't lose much. With the Z97 chipset, this computer can later be upgraded to an i5 or i7 haswell/broadwell CPU. Paired with an R9-290 that will make an impressive machine.
 
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How has no one thought of this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($163.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $400.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 15:23 EDT-0400
i5 quad core + r9 290 = Great gaming pc
A h81 is a fine motherboard is fine
Also remember, a 600W PSU is the minimum of wattage that the r9 290 needs.
 
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a side from the PSU all is good seriously B1 sucks B2 better
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($163.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $412.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 15:33 EDT-0400

$12+ but your getting a much better build
 
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True, I've tried one to keep it at 400 dollars. This is my last post in this thread.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($163.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Zeus Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $403.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 15:38 EDT-0400
 
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Don't really like that.
For $9+ you get a more known brand of RAM, a 600W good psu and 1TB of space
 
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