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Want to build a budget gaming computer, will this do?

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September 6, 2014 11:32:16 AM

Hi, I want to build a computer that can run all/most games. It doesnt need to be running in the highest settings. I also want to be able to multitask so i can have skype/chrome/game etc running together. Here is what i have so far

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NJdCCJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NJdCCJ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($189.25 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone PS09B MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($36.25 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $551.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-06 14:30 EDT-0400

Also, could i get away with having a Pentium G3258 instead of the i3? Thanks.

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a b 4 Gaming
September 6, 2014 11:36:42 AM

Great build! I would change the RAM to something like G.Skill, Corsair or Crucial they are my recommended RAM manufacturers. You can get the G3258 and get away with it only if you get a z97 board and overclock it using an aftermarket cooler like the Hyper 212. I would recommend staying with the i3 though
September 6, 2014 2:37:02 PM

DeadGraphics said:
Great build! I would change the RAM to something like G.Skill, Corsair or Crucial they are my recommended RAM manufacturers. You can get the G3258 and get away with it only if you get a z97 board and overclock it using an aftermarket cooler like the Hyper 212. I would recommend staying with the i3 though


Thanks! What are the benefits of getting 2 4gb sticks vs 1 8gb stick?
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September 6, 2014 2:37:11 PM

DeadGraphics said:
Great build! I would change the RAM to something like G.Skill, Corsair or Crucial they are my recommended RAM manufacturers. You can get the G3258 and get away with it only if you get a z97 board and overclock it using an aftermarket cooler like the Hyper 212. I would recommend staying with the i3 though


Thanks! What are the benefits of getting 2 4gb sticks vs 1 8gb stick?
September 6, 2014 2:37:12 PM

DeadGraphics said:
Great build! I would change the RAM to something like G.Skill, Corsair or Crucial they are my recommended RAM manufacturers. You can get the G3258 and get away with it only if you get a z97 board and overclock it using an aftermarket cooler like the Hyper 212. I would recommend staying with the i3 though


Thanks! What are the benefits of getting 2 4gb sticks vs 1 8gb stick?
a b 4 Gaming
September 7, 2014 2:22:43 AM

rsapida said:
DeadGraphics said:
Great build! I would change the RAM to something like G.Skill, Corsair or Crucial they are my recommended RAM manufacturers. You can get the G3258 and get away with it only if you get a z97 board and overclock it using an aftermarket cooler like the Hyper 212. I would recommend staying with the i3 though


Thanks! What are the benefits of getting 2 4gb sticks vs 1 8gb stick?


2x4gb are faster but take up more space. I would get 1x8gb and if you need to you can add another 8gb stick later
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