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DaddyK

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This is my first time building a PC. I've been looking for hours, and couldn't find a decent computer within my budget, so I decided to build my own.

I'm looking for a 'get the job done' computer. Low price, but fast. If this is bad, can someone make one for me? I have a 500$(can go up) budget. I don't care about how the case looks, I just need the job done. I'm looking forward into playing games like GTA 5, TF2, MC.


Here is my build - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kLcwnQ

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($177.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($142.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $602.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-17 18:47 EDT-0400
 
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timeconsumer

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You didn't link the build in that, you need to use the "Permalink"

What is the purpose of this build? Is it for gaming? If so, what is your budget, what games, and what resolution?

I'm not wild about the Corsair 500w when you can get the Rosewill Capstone for $39.99 after rebate right now for a much better PSU.
 
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DaddyK

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Fixed, sorry about that. I also added the information you needed.
 
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timeconsumer

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No worries. I would probably take it this direction:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($177.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($201.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $637.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-17 19:14 EDT-0400

You can still keep the i5, get a much better GPU and better PSU. It's a little over-budget, but you said you had some wiggle room, you can also drop down to the 280 if you can't afford it

EDIT: had to change the case, it wasn't big enough for the 280x.
 
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PS3_Player

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What resolution? If you play at say... 1360x768p you would need much less power to max out games. GTX 750 Ti at 768p maxes everything. If your aiming for 1080p then go with a r9 280!! Will not max AAA titles but gets the job done very well!
 
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