Best PC Build In Your Opinion? (Read Description)

[RighteousMan]

I'm gonna build a PC and i'm totally new to the whole process, in terms of best computer parts.
Below i have included links so you guys can give me your opinions and in your opinion tell me which setup is the best. I intend to use this PC for games such as, Fallout, The Witcher, GTA V, etc. Nothing to heavy.
Descriptive critiques are favored.
Your own links are also welcomed.
P.S.-Keep the word budget in mind, i'm trying to avoid anything above 800.

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[MasterDell]

"The Witcher, Nothing to heavy" I honestly chuckled a bit 😛

Which computer out of all of those?
Short answer: None of them.
Long answer: None of them because they all use horrible power supplys.

It is a common misconception that Corsair is a company that produces reliable products. Unfortunately this is not the case with almost all of their PSUs.

For $800:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($67.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $777.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-04 06:29 EDT-0400

This will out perform anything listed and also get the job done in a more reliable,cooler (in terms of temps) fashion. Make sure you stick with getting a MicroATX build. There is no point in getting an ATX case for your needs.

Feel free to ask any questions

 

[RighteousMan]

Alright, so far i have come down to this build. http://
It's almost the same as the one you suggested, the only things i changed or added were a CPU cooler, case, a keyboard and i removed the wireless adapter.
Does this motherboard already have the option for a Ethernet cable?
What is your take on this setup so far?
Anything you would suggest?
P.S.-How hard is it to put a PC together and does it all come with the required screws etc. to put it together?

 

[MasterDell]

Yes the motherboard has an Ethernet port. So yes, you can connect and ethernet cable to it.

I like most of what you did. But I suggest getting one of two motherboards if you are wanting to do a bigger than mATX case:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97pro4
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1tyh97performance

As for the CPU cooler, I don't suggest the one you added. If you would like a CPU cooler that is quieter I recommend the Cooler Master T4 or the Cooler Master TX3.

Otherwise, everything looks great. I have used the keyboard and mouse you added and they are pretty good. The mouse is a little light for my liking but that's just me.

To answer your question: You do not need to buy any screws for the computer. Anything that is needed to build the computer comes with the parts and mostly the motherboard and case.

 

[RighteousMan]

I chose to go with the TX3.
I still have to get a CD/Optical Drive, what would you recommend?

 

[MasterDell]

Any of them is fine. They are basically all the same. This one is the most commonly used though simply because it's ASUS and inexpensive: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas

What motherboard did you decide to go with?

 

[RighteousMan]

Any of them is fine. They are basically all the same. This one is the most commonly used though simply because it's ASUS and inexpensive: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas

What motherboard did you decide to go with?

I went with the motherboard that you suggested, ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard i was although trying to look for something cheaper but that'll do.
Can we cut prices where ever possible without sacrificing the essential gaming parts?
Thank you for the help, i greatly appreciate it.

 

[MasterDell]

This is about as price cut as it gets: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gpDkrH

 

[RighteousMan]

Alright, my setup looks about finished. http:// What do you think? Recommend? Opinions?

 

[MasterDell]

The fan you chose will not fit the case. The rear supports a 120mm fan and the front supports a 120mm fan aswell. The case comes with a 120mm fan already so I would suggest getting another one for a total of two 120mm fans.

Since the stock cooler that comes with the i5 already has pre-applied thermal compound, there is no need for aftermarket stuff.

Other than that, everything looks great

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gR3mZL