Budget Gaming Build Thoughts?

[Minitany]

Trying to build back up my gaming PC, I love my laptop but I want my old desktop back. Ive read mixed things on starter processors. I built AMD in the past but I am done with the issues I encountered with stability. I havent decided on a graphics card yet as I will be getting that down the road. I also already had a hard drive though I would like to get a SSD. I read I3's can be great for gaming its the graphics card that really makes the performance. I play most of the newest games BF4, COD, and some varying RPG's. I appreciate all input! =)

Tower: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811353063
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130731
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117447
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231743

 

[Vosgy]

Pair it with a GTX960 or a R9 280X and it will be a nice system 😀

 

[andy_Man]

i3's are all dual cores, or dual cores with HT (4 virtual cores)
I would recommend spending an extra 50$ on the cpu and getting at least an i5-4460. It's a true quad core which does a lot better in todays games like GTA 5,bf4.
I also agree with getting a gtx 960 or r9 280x. The 280x usually out benchmarks the gtx 960 a bit and is slightly cheaper.

 

[envy14tpe]

I agree with andy_Man but it depends on how good of a GPU you can get. I also suggest getting 8GB RAM not 4gb.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $336.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[Minitany]

If I bounced back to the i5 that brings my price up to just over $400, I was trying to stay under that and upgrade as able to in the future. I think getting the i5 is a good choice, I am not expecting the greatest results, just don't have all the fund-age to throw at it right now.

 

[envy14tpe]

Save some money on the case and try for a i5. What about GPU though?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $343.94

 

[Minitany]

Probably this card, but not right away as I do not have the money right now.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487093

I found this cheaper case also.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146076

And PSU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817116023

Brings me down to about $358 with shipping

 

[envy14tpe]

Probably this card, but not right away as I do not have the money right now.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487093
I found this cheaper case also.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146076
And PSU.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817116023
Brings me down to about $358 with shipping

Get the Elite one. It has USB 3.0 in front. The PSU below is really good too. I've heard negative things about that NZXT. Last, EVGA Superclocked one is excellent. Better cooling too.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($193.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $480.89

 

[Minitany]

Awesome envy14type! I just ordered everything, went ahead and got the GPU now as well, and I got the i5 instead of the i3. Grand total was 577.85 so that isn't too bad!

 

[envy14tpe]

That i5 + 960 + 8GB RAM = awesome gaming and all round amazing experience.

 

[Minitany]

I'll probably get the next 4GB next payday so I should be fine by then, thanks for the help!