720p PC Build....Component Help....Need CPU, GPU and MOBO Suggestions

[RunDougRun]

Hello forum:
I’m now ready to upgrade my pc and I have several components that I will keep from the current build. I game on a Vizio 32’’ 720p TV and that is fine for me…..No need for 1080p. I would consider myself a casual gamer, but would like to run most current games, I don’t need Ultra graphics but the sweeter the better. My current Amd Phenom IIx4 955 and Gtx 460 seem to run 90% of what I want to play but fail to play the current AAA Titles……
I’m thinking Intel this time around, only for the simple fact the chips seem to run cooler….

Parts I’m going to buy:
CPU: Intel i3-4170
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A
Graphics Card: MSI Gtx 960

What I have:
CPU Cooler: Coolermaster Evo 212
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 w/ 6 Noctua Fans
Ram: Corsair XMS3 1333 MHz 8GB (4x2)
SSD: OCZ 60 GB (Boot Drive)
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 640 GB
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M600 (80+ Bronze Certified)
So I think I really only need those 3 key components….

Feel free to point me in another direction or give me any insight…..
Budget for those 3 components….300? 400? ……I don’t build computers at all really, so I’m not sure how far I can stretch my money

Here is the PC Part Picker (Including what I will keep):
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3pQfgs

 

[i7Baby]

See http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

i3s can't be overclocked. So a Z87 motherboard is overkill. Z87 has been replaced by Z97. For an i3 I'd get a H97 or B85 motherboard

I'd get -

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($116.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($197.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $451.75

 

[IamTimTech]

I like i7 Baby's build recommendation, here is mine that is similar.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($108.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $469.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-16 01:04 EDT-0400

I recommended the SSD because OCZ are not known for their lasting quality and if 60Gb is doing fine for you now 120 should last you a good long while.

 

[VyperGaming]

As i7Baby stated, the i3's aren't overclockable. Look into a B85, H87 or a H97 board. H81 isn't that great. If you don't need 1080p look into the EVGA GTX 750Ti FTW.