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Build Help Review - First Timer - Console Transition

Build Help

Finally decided to try my hand at PC gaming after years of only using consoles. Would like to get some feedback.

I've researched the sidebar material over the past week or two and used pcpartpicker 's Entry Level Gaming Build as a starting point, and then made a few tweaks so that I could be at the recommended settings for the games I want to play. It started off at ~$572 on the original build and now it's at ~$900, but I also added a 24" monitor and Windows 10. I already have a keyboard+mouse.

What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.

I'll mainly be using it to play some FPS games (Overwatch, Titanfall 2, Dishonored 2), and some strategy games (XCOM 2, Darkest Dungeon). It may be used from time to time for small things like web browsing, and editing some word docs too. In the future, if I end up enjoying PC gaming, I may do a completely new build in ~2 yrs and reformat this system to be used as an HTPC.

If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings)

I'd like to aim for "average" framerate and resolution. I checked the recommended settings for the games I would like to play listed and the FPS games all seemed to point towards having 16 GB RAM and 8GB for Video. I'm not experienced enough to know if this is crucial though. No plans to overclock.

What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?

$800-$1000 (including Windows 10 software & 24" monitor)

In what country are you purchasing your parts?

USA

My main concerns are:

1) CPU - Could I see any performance issues here?

2) Power Supply - Is it enough wattage space at 450W (Current Build estimated at 390W)?

3) Fan cooler - Is it really necessary?

Build:

TypeItemPrice
CPUIntel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor$62.49 @ SuperBiiz
CPU CoolerCooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler$26.88 @ OutletPC
Motherboard*Gigabyte - GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard$69.89 @ OutletPC
MemoryG.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory$116.88 @ OutletPC
Storage*Sandisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive$83.36 @ Amazon
Storage*Western Digital - RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive$41.99 @ Amazon
Video CardSapphire - Radeon RX 470 8GB NITRO+ Video Card$229.99 @ SuperBiiz
CaseFractal Design - Focus G Mini (Black) MicroATX Mini Tower Case$49.99 @ NCIX US
Power Supply*Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply$26.99 @ Newegg
Operating SystemMicrosoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit$89.89 @ OutletPC
MonitorSamsung - S24D300H 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor$109.00 @ B&H
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total (before mail-in rebates)$947.35
Mail-in rebates-$40.00
Total$907.35
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-02 18:34 EDT-0400

Posted Jun 3, 2017, 5:40 PM UTC

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