Feedback on my first PC build please and thank you~

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hwanggeumchan

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This will be my first build. My budget plan is around $800 (lesser the better). I would like to build a PC that will allow me to play GTA V (high setting w/ at least stable 60FPS). I do not want to build a monster, but I would still like to have a decently fast computer that will last a long time. I do not plan to overclock, and wish to keep this build as simple as possible. I did not choose a PSU, because I am not really sure how much wattage I will need. I also had trouble choosing a GPU. I realize the higher end ones are quite expensive, and I am not planning to spend too much on it. As for the other parts, are there any I can modify to bring down the price and not affect performance? Also, can you recommend me a low cost "bang for the buck" monitor/keyboard/mouse that can go along well with my build?

I am a complete beginner, and will really appreciate constructive advice or recommendations. Thank you~

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rYRTQ7
 
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No, the $800 is for only computing, but my max goal is to run something like GTA V flawlessly. So if it possible to do that on a $700 budget, that would be even better,

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Assuming your monitor is 1080p, this would work:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($289.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $872.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-26 11:47 EST-0500

Careful shopping can save you some more money. Try Microcenter for your CPU and mother in a bundle. If you were willing to live with 50 FPS average in GTA V, you could get an R9 380 for around $150.00 right now.
 
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For around $800 you can do a R9 290 and an i5-4460. I did a few other tweaks like changing the SSD from a 128gb pro to a 250gb Evo. There's some rebates on these parts too that aren't in the total. I don't know if all these will fit in your case, you'll have to do your research.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($57.80 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($51.85 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $780.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-26 11:53 EST-0500
 
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Thanks for the recommendation, but do I really need the GTX 970 for good performance? Are there cheaper alternatives for the video card? The only reason I ask this is because I know that GTX 970 is a very high end video card, and I believe I won't be using it to its potential.

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May I ask why you made the certain changes? For example, the CPU to i4460 and the RAM to a non sniper series RAM. I understand that my mobo is only up to 1660 and the sniper series is 1866. But just the fact that the sniper series is so cheap I chose that one. Is the sniper series RAM not compatible with my mobo?
 
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Just to save a few dollars. The CPU and memory changes saved $30 for little to no performance loss. Feel free to put them back in if you like.
 
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Got it. I have one last question. If I plan to get my video card later on, maybe couple of months later, will the 550W PSU still be fine for the build (w/o GPU)? I am worried that the 550W will be too much power for the rest of the system.
 
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I also asked badactor this question but, if I plan to get my video card later on, maybe couple of months later, will the 550W PSU still be fine for the build (w/o GPU)? I am worried that the 550W will be too much power for the rest of the system.
 
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If you want to come in $100 cheaper & still have a decent gaming system here you go.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Team Ultra L5 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $691.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-26 12:38 EST-0500
 
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