Help with pc build

[MattyJRule]

Looking for a computer build for roughly 400 and under. to play games like skyrim and what not. With gameplay mods and maybe a few non-drastic graphics mods. I don't need storage, speakers, mouse, keyboard or a screen. it doesnt have to be built specifically for skyrim it must just be able to run it with what Iv said on medium to high. your help and input will definitely be appreciated and put to good use. Thanks. im really a newbie at this and require your expert advice. Also this is probably stupid but im worried about cooling and power supply?

 

[mangodrinker]

Here is a build idea:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.40 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $348.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-07 04:24 EST-0500

It comes out a bit over 400 dollars without the mail-in rebates.

 

[grana92]

CPU: AMD FX 4300
Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 R2.0
Graphics Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 1GB
Power Supply: Corsair CX500
RAM: Patriot Viper3 2x4GB (Dual Channel) 1600MHz
Storage: WD Caviar Blue 1TB or 500GB (500GB is 10$ cheaper)

This build might go a little over your budget but it will allow upgrades in the future.