Is this a good Gaming pc build?

Random_5 · Jun 17, 2016

This is my first pc build and I want to know if it is good or not. I will be using Ubuntu as my OS, and I want to play games like Team Fortress 2 at 1080p at 40 to 60 fps.

Suggestions, changes, and recommendations are appreciated!

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/DtLgsJ

Bakua · Jun 17, 2016

You'll be able to play TF2 easily @ 1080p (do note that games for Linux aren't as optimized). I would change out that GT 740 for a 750Ti, about the same price, but the 750Ti is much better. Other than that, the build looks fine to me.

N3rdR4ge · Jun 17, 2016

not good at all in terms of part selection. you don't need a cd drive or you can buy one later. you need to spend money on better parts first. aslo almost every motherboard has built in sound. no reason to buy an add in sound card. you can get a lot more for your money.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill NS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($20.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0 Video Card ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" 60Hz Monitor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $502.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-17 00:55 EDT-0400

Random_5 · Jun 17, 2016

N3rdR4ge :

not good at all in terms of part selection. you don't need a cd drive or you can buy one later. you need to spend money on better parts first. aslo almost every motherboard has built in sound. no reason to buy an add in sound card. you can get a lot more for your money.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill NS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($20.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0 Video Card ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" 60Hz Monitor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $502.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-17 00:55 EDT-0400

I made a few edits to the build based on your suggestions, since some of the parts were unavailable. Is this any better?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/kq7bvV

N3rdR4ge · Jun 17, 2016

stick with a gtx 950. dont buy a gtx 740. its old and not up to todays standards. other changes are fine.

Random_5 · Jun 17, 2016

N3rdR4ge :

Is this the right one? Also, thanks so much for your help!

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GTX-950-2GD5-OCV1/dp/B01CX4URJO?ie=UTF8&tag=pcpapi-20

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