Check this build out. Opinions?

[billybowens]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($16.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B85M GAMING Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($85.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($195.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 White ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer S241HL bmid 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.89 @ NCIX US)
Total: $849.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-06 12:45 EDT-0400

 

[viewtyjoe]

The cooler's not really necessary since you can't really overclock that CPU, so that's $17 saved right there. Other than that, nothing really stands out.

 

[dasulman]

an extra after market CPU cooler isn't really needed. not for an I3, and be wary of that motherboard, the crossfire enabling is only an X4 lane - maybe spent $30 and get a board that gets the full 2x X16 lane

 

[billybowens]

an extra after market CPU cooler isn't really needed. not for an I3, and be wary of that motherboard, the crossfire enabling is only an X4 lane - maybe spent $30 and get a board that gets the full 2x X16 lane

What does that mean? this is my first build btw. I wouldnt be doing any crossfire, but would you recommend a z97 msi board? Or do you think taking this board is perfectly fine for gaming and will give me no reason to get the more expensive one.

 

[dasulman]

What does that mean? this is my first build btw. I wouldnt be doing any crossfire, but would you recommend a z97 msi board? Or do you think taking this board is perfectly fine for gaming and will give me no reason to get the more expensive one.

your reguler CPU fan will do fine for dispersing heat. you get one included in the processor box - you don't need the CM hyper TX3.
if it were me, to save money i'd get a cheaper i3 4130 with a cheap $40 h81.
then i'd switch my RAM to 1600MHZ. you're motherboard would artificially slow down your ram and the extra numbers don't mean squat for ram.
with those savings you could probbaly get a 280X or better.

 

[billybowens]

What does that mean? this is my first build btw. I wouldnt be doing any crossfire, but would you recommend a z97 msi board? Or do you think taking this board is perfectly fine for gaming and will give me no reason to get the more expensive one.

your reguler CPU fan will do fine for dispersing heat. you get one included in the processor box - you don't need the CM hyper TX3.
if it were me, to save money i'd get a cheaper i3 4130 with a cheap $40 h81.
then i'd switch my RAM to 1600MHZ. you're motherboard would artificially slow down your ram and the extra numbers don't mean squat for ram.
with those savings you could probbaly get a 280X or better.

how do you know my mobo would slow down my ram?

 

[dasulman]

because the MSI b85 gaming motherboard does not support 1866 speeds