For a Budget entry-level build for $725

[Demjinn]

I am looking to enter the world PC Gaming, and I want to play games like Battlefield 1, so i came up with this parts list. I plan to do things like school work and a few games like mentioned before
Questions: Will the Pentium pose a problem with bottle-necking? If it will, I can upgrade to an i5 or i3. It does have hyperthreading, but still.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HkCHr7
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HkCHr7
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HkCHr7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G4620 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($92.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($43.74 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card ($199.99 @ Jet)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H15 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Plus Wired Gaming Keyboard ($83.53 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G Pro Wired Optical Mouse ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Zowie Gear Gaming Mouse Pad (P-SR) ($26.97 @ Amazon)
Total: $725.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-11 13:37 EST-0500

 

[Demjinn]

By the way, I don't need an OS

 

[Math Geek]

honestly i'd get a better cpu. at least an i3. you're spending more on a mouse and pad than on the cpu. not exactly the right way to go about a build. the SSD is not really needed and that money can also go for better parts. that is an add-on you can get later on when some extra funds are available. when on a budget get the most important first, then more to the nice extras like an ssd and a $160 on keyboard/mouse/mouse pad!! i'd go more like this for the money.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($70.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB XXX OC Video Card ($214.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H15 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Total: $670.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-11 14:20 EST-0500

did not see a power supply so i added a good one that is on sale right now. if you don't need it, then just drop it and use the cash for more extras

moved to an i5 and the 8 gb RX-480. you're games will thank you. leaves about $50 for some extras like the headphones. the rest can be added as you go. on such a budget, over $150 on extras means too many compromises you'll quickly want to fix. spend the cash on parts now and save yourself quickly wanting a better cpu or gpu a year from now. get a decent keyboard now and go for the super "gaming" one later if needed.

 

[Calvin7]

CPU does not meet Minimum Requirements to play Battlefield 1.

MINIMUM SPECS
•OS: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
•Processor (AMD): AMD FX-6350
•Processor (Intel): Core i5 6600K
https://www.battlefield.com/games/battlefield-1/tech

 

[Math Geek]

the pentium would not for sure but the locked 6500 would be plenty. the 300 mhz gain won't make that much difference between the 6500 and 6600k. can overclock a 6600k but don't think it makes a big enough difference to add the cost of the chip, better mobo and a cooler to the mix when budget is already hurting.

 

[Demjinn]

the pentium would not for sure but the locked 6500 would be plenty. the 300 mhz gain won't make that much difference between the 6500 and 6600k. can overclock a 6600k but don't think it makes a big enough difference to add the cost of the chip, better mobo and a cooler to the mix when budget is already hurting.

Thanks! I think that will do !

 

[Math Geek]

you're welcome. glad i could offer some guidance

 

[Demjinn]

the pentium would not for sure but the locked 6500 would be plenty. the 300 mhz gain won't make that much difference between the 6500 and 6600k. can overclock a 6600k but don't think it makes a big enough difference to add the cost of the chip, better mobo and a cooler to the mix when budget is already hurting.

Another thing, I was looking at the RX 480 and the GTX 1060, and I have been seeing many benchmarks that say the the GTX 1060 is better, and its only a little more expensive, i think i could do that.

 

[Math Geek]

honestly, the 480 is considered to be the better card. it has 2 extra gb of vram and performs better with the newer dx 12 games coming out more and more. they trade blows back and forth most of the time in other applications but the 480 does take the nod in dx 12. since this is where the future lies, it is the better buy over a 6 gb 1060. plus it's cheaper.

you'll get 50/50 suggestions when asking the question due to brand loyalties many have, but anyone truly looking at the numbers in reviews has to give the nod to the 480 for the lower price, better dx 12 performance and pretty much tied dx 11 performance. (again goes back and forth depending on the game but each card takes the win an equal number of times)