Any advice on my future pentium build?

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This will be my first build. I have always wanted to make a computer from scratch.
I am wanting to do a budget cpu with decent/good gpu. I suck at making threads so bare with me.

Will everything work well? Or is the GPU too high end (was hoping I could use for future upgrades). I chose 1x8 memory for the option of buying another 1x8 down the road. Please recommend a decent/good cheapish case (>60).


This is the computer parts from pcpartpicker (I hope it works)

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7DnvYr

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logainofhades
Agree with much of the comments above. To add to that, I would not recommend an RX 480 with a reference cooler, like that one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($55.15 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB RS Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Case: Zalman Z1 Neo ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power...
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MB - Look toward a B250 or H270 chipset board with four memory slots. Two for now and two for a future upgrade.
MEM - Always install modules in matching pairs to take advantage of the dual memory controllers. A single module, or mismatched modules, will have you in single channel mode (reduced performance). A future upgrade will need to match the standard modules below at DDR4-2400 CL15 1.2v.
GPU - The RX 480 will be fine to play at 1080 and get into mid level gaming at 1440 resolution. Anything higher will need a larger GPU (GTX 1070 or GTX 1080).
PSU - The EVGA W1 is pretty weak. From EVGA look toward the B2 at a minimum, or better yet the G2 / G3. Or anything from XFX or Seasonic. Past that filter through the Tier 1 or Tier 2 list. Don't go cheap here... www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB XXX OC Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.90 @ B&H)
Total: $447.76
 
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Your build will work as is, but I have some thoughts:

Do not count on upgrading ram.
Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
A motherboard must manage all the ram using the same specs of voltage, cas and speed.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards can be very sensitive to this.
This is more difficult when more sticks are involved.
That is why ram vendors will NOT support ram that is not bought in one kit.
It is safer to get what you need in one kit.
But, it is a bit more expensive because of the added matching of all the sticks to insure compatibility.

How would you feel if you bought a second 8gb and it was incompatible??
Better to buy your 2 x8gb kit up front.

That particular psu is not one of evga best. It is a tier 4 unit on this list:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
Try to buy a tier 1 or 2 unit like this Seasonic S12II 520w unit for $40 after rebate:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094
It will run a card as good as a GTX1080.
The 620w unit is only $5 more.

I like M-ATX as a format.
It allows more compact cases.
Silverstone makes some very good M-ATX cases.
One of the least expensive is the PS-08 in white which sells for $30 after rebate
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163228
 
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Agree with much of the comments above. To add to that, I would not recommend an RX 480 with a reference cooler, like that one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($55.15 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB RS Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Case: Zalman Z1 Neo ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $507.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-13 13:01 EDT-0400
 
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Thank you for all the answers so far. What is the difference between the video card yall are recommending and the one from my original build other then length?
 
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Of the RX 480 models, the differences would be with minor factory overclock settings and cooling solutions. The reference cooler in my build exhausts hot air out the back of the case and is a bit louder than the non-reference design. The one in logainofhades's build sports a bit better of a cooling solution and keeps the air within the case. Nothing wrong with the latter as long as you have case fans moving fresh air through the case.

Light reading => http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html. Note that if you aren't moving at least three levels, there isn't a lot of performance gained..
 
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