Any suggestions on this budget gaming build?

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CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($97.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($101.49 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $661.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-27 07:02 EDT-0400
 
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sadams04
Looks pretty good... Microcenter will match some of these prices if you wanted to pick up everything / most parts in-store. They will have a lower cost on the CPU in-store (probably the i3 4160) with a bundled motherboard.
http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx


MEM - Changed to the GSkill with the same specs for a bit less cost.
HD - A few dollars more gets you four times the space.
CASE - The SPEC-01 is ok, but on a budget I like the Deepcool below or the NZXT Source 210.
PSU - XFX or Seasonic, then if needed look toward the B2 or Supernova lineups from EVGA. The EVGA N1, W1 and B1 are less than desired.
MONITOR - Changed to an IPS panel.

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Looks pretty good... Microcenter will match some of these prices if you wanted to pick up everything / most parts in-store. They will have a lower cost on the CPU in-store (probably the i3 4160) with a bundled motherboard.
http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx


MEM - Changed to the GSkill with the same specs for a bit less cost.
HD - A few dollars more gets you four times the space.
CASE - The SPEC-01 is ok, but on a budget I like the Deepcool below or the NZXT Source 210.
PSU - XFX or Seasonic, then if needed look toward the B2 or Supernova lineups from EVGA. The EVGA N1, W1 and B1 are less than desired.
MONITOR - Changed to an IPS panel.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.64 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 1GB Core Edition Video Card ($106.24 @ Amazon)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT WH ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($16.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($101.49 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G227HQLbi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $699.18
 
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