Gaming PC, is it good enough?

[FragapaneMas]

I just got about $290, and I want to buy the cheapest PC out there.
I got an expensive case, so I should be able to expand and upgrade to make this better, when I finally get a job.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tnKsFT
Are you guys able to give me some pointers on how to upgrade this, and make it a bit better?
I am using it to play Minecraft, Don't Starve, Terraria, and games like that, so I don't need a GPU quite yet. So, if you are feeling up to it, are you able to give me some upgrades, and keep me under $290 that would be great!
I already have the OS, Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor btw

Thanks!!

 

[James Mason]

4Gbs is fine for now on those games, you can add another 4 stick for 8 later on. The integrated graphics on the pentium really won't quite cut it for minecraft. This i3 will run it fine and still serve you well later on in modern games.

Even then, you should REALLY keep saving your money until you have around $600-700, otherwise you're "wasting money" on hardware you have to part with anyways later on. Nearly everything about your computer (besides the ram) will be weak when you want to upgrade later on.

Still, here's the best I can do on your budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($25.75 @ Amazon)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($32.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $273.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-17 00:19 EDT-0400

 

[FragapaneMas]

4Gbs is fine for now on those games, you can add another 4 stick for 8 later on. The integrated graphics on the pentium really won't quite cut it for minecraft. This i3 will run it fine and still serve you well later on in modern games.

Even then, you should REALLY keep saving your money until you have around $600-700, otherwise you're "wasting money" on hardware you have to part with anyways later on. Nearly everything about your computer (besides the ram) will be weak when you want to upgrade later on.

Still, here's the best I can do on your budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($25.75 @ Amazon)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($32.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $273.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-17 00:19 EDT-0400

I wish I could afford to put $600-$700 in a PC, but I am not able to. With my current job, that would take me about half a year, and I think my grandparents are moving before that, so I would not be able to mow their grass.
But, I like everything in your build, but I might use the case I was using before, and a different PSU (Superbiiz charges like $10 for shipping to my house).
Thank you!

 

[FragapaneMas]

4Gbs is fine for now on those games, you can add another 4 stick for 8 later on. The integrated graphics on the pentium really won't quite cut it for minecraft. This i3 will run it fine and still serve you well later on in modern games.

Even then, you should REALLY keep saving your money until you have around $600-700, otherwise you're "wasting money" on hardware you have to part with anyways later on. Nearly everything about your computer (besides the ram) will be weak when you want to upgrade later on.

Still, here's the best I can do on your budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($25.75 @ Amazon)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($32.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $273.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-17 00:19 EDT-0400

How does this look?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-7700K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($25.75 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $266.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-17 23:06 EDT-0400
The CPU is usually over $100, and I don't want to change the case and memory

 

[James Mason]

Kind of a lot worse, that CPU is the BEST you can ever put in the motherboard, and it's really not very good.
You can put an i7-4790 in mine (though that would be a waste as an i5 is all you need, the point is you have the option)
Also, minecraft and your other games don't care about how many cores you have, just how good your strongest core is, and well the i3 about 30% stronger than that a10.