Gaming PC under $500

[Hunter616]

Hello! I am completely new to building gaming pcs. I was wondering if anyone could recommend the absolute best specs I could get all under $500. Thanks!

 

[qubits]

you better come back with some more cash especially if you need windows and a monitor

 

[galactigus]

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=25877652

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Truckerbuddy/saved/4KJTwP

 

[galactigus]

Like bits said you also need an Operating System as long as you have an hd tv you have a monitor.

 

[Hunter616]

No need to worry about both of those, I have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and headphones so I am just looking for a build.

 

[Hunter616]

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=25877652

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Truckerbuddy/saved/4KJTwP

Both of your links 404'd.

 

[KalTorak]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 400W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $495.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-10 17:58 EST-0500

 

[Hunter616]

Have you ever built this exact build before?

 

[KalTorak]

That exact build, no.

 

[Hunter616]

And do you need a CPU cooler or is that optional?

 

[galactigus]

if your not overclocking and don't live in the dessert no it's optional. But the stock heatsinks don't look that great aesthetically.