First PC Build! Feedback appreciated!

[Jerpy]

I am a weekend gamer and I am building my first gaming pc! So far I have made this build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4HH8kL
I would love to have feedback and recommendations! The build I'm looking for is something under $600 with monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.

Note: OS not included because I'm going to use Linux since it has all the games that I need.

 

[Itsbranden97]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vdyqJx

This is what I would go with. Got a 1080p monitor, substantially better GPU, better quality PSU. G3258 isn't the best CPU ever, I know - however its pretty capable.

 

[timeconsumer]

What games are you planning on playing? That will better help us gear a build towards you.

 

[Jerpy]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/d2yHjX IS this better?

I play less demanding games like Minecraft, Cs:Go, tf2, and other ftp steam games.

 

[timeconsumer]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/d2yHjX IS this better?

I play less demanding games like Minecraft, Cs:Go, tf2, and other ftp steam games.

I like it. With really low-graphic games like those you can definitely go for a Pentium chip, assuming you don't stream.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Belkin F9L1001 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($4.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: AmazonBasics KU-0833 +MSU0939 Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $632.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-08 23:41 EDT-0400

This is just a touch over-budget. But you can overclock the Pentium decently, you get a graphics card that can run those games above 60 FPS, and you get a 144Hz monitor to get a really smooth gaming experience. You can drop down to a 260X if needed. Or drop to a 60Hz monitor and get a better GPU, but with those games I don't see it necessary.

 

[Jerpy]

I will use that build except I might use MSI PC mate mono instead because on newegg there is a combo with that specific board, saving about $49.99