Help finishing bargain build

[Ryan_90]

Hey guys first off wanted to say I've been browsing these boards for days now and I've finally saved my target budget and done enough research to decide on a build.
BUT I still have a few specifics that I need some advice on:
CPU = Intel Pentium G3258
GPU = Radeon R9 280x (was GTX 960 did I make the right choice here?)
RAM = I want to do 16 gigs and read 2x(2x4gb) 1333 sticks would be better than 2x8gb, this true?

MoBo = This is where I need the most help, I want to do standard size preferably but wouldnt mind micro ATX if I can save money, however, upgrade ability is a must for me because I obviously want to upgrade my CPU at some point here in the future. Also my mouse and keyboard will run on USB. And finally I definitely want to be able to overclock and hopefully rather easily. I thought I read the z97 was a good choice here but I'm really unsure???

Storage = SDD 128 GB (open to suggestions on brand here but leaning towards the cheapest opt)

*PSU = the website I used to estimate my power requirement suggested 730w but that seems like it may be a bit high to me... I want a nice power unit but it has to be budget because I'm really pushing my funds past what I want to spend I thought I saw a nice bronze rated unit for a killer deal but cant remember brand name or where I saw it : (
Note: I don't absolutely need a bunch of extra wattage right now for OC because I can't even afford a cooling unit yet that will come later with more money.

And to round it off the CASE. Don't know too much about em but the cheaper the better. Also LED lights are a plus but I wouldnt mind a bargain deal and just leave the side off for air flow either.


Please help me fill in the blanks on my new build it is my first and I'm really excited and anxious to get it ordered and started guys!!!!!
Thanks in advance,
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[Vic 40]

Hi,

cpu:i would get an i3 if remotely possible.
gpu:imo you've choose the right one,it just doesn't have DX12 suppport,but in most games is it better.It uses more power though.
Ram:get 2x8,this gives less stress on the memory controller,which means less heat,and gives an upgrade path.
ssd: Samsung/Crucial/OCZ/Intel,but most are fine,differences in ral life are often negligable,Samsung generally has about the best with Crucial.
Psu:don't cheap out on this,get a good one from tier 1+2,only if not available or within budget look at tier 3.
case: get a good one as well,at least something decent,these aren't that expensive,but a little quality means better airflow for instance,some cable management and proper ways of securing hardware.

Is the pcpartpicker an option for you? Can be set to UK as well,or some other countries,just Australia doesn't give prices anymore.You can click "System Build" and start a partslist,copy the "Permalink" at the left top here if you're done if you want.Can we take a loo and maybe change some stuff,you see what it costs.Give a max. budget too.