Is my build good?

[Niklavskr]

Hello! I've spared money for 2 years and now i want to buy a PC. My budget is low (max.500$). What would you recommend for the parts because i want the pc to run GTA V at least on mid quality.

I have already made a list of parts, but i don't know if it will run smooth. Please rate it.
CPU-Athlon 860k
GPU- ASUS R9-270x
RAM-Crucial ballistix sport 8gb 1600mHz
PSU-Corsair CX-430
MOBO-GA-F2A78M-DS2.

 

[TripleBullet]

The build is ok for GTA: V.

CPU - This is what is lacking the most. It is a somewhat above minimum requirements. Will still be main issue for performance loss

GPU - This is over the recommened so you are completely fine here.

RAM - Fine

PSU - The minimum recommended PSU is 500W for that GPU. 430W probably won't cut it. So you are probably going to need to get a new PSU

Mobo - This motherboard is not compatible with your CPU.

End thoughts. You need to get a new Mobo and CPU. I would go for an FX-6300 and a cheap ASUS Mobo.

New Mobo:

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Micro-Motherboard-M5A78L-M-USB3/dp/B00DQO9L1Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1428523454&sr=1-1&keywords=asus+motherboard

New CPU:

http://www.amazon.com/AMD-FD6300WMHKBOX-FX-6300-6-Core-Processor/dp/B009O7YORK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1428523494&sr=1-1&keywords=fx+6300

New PSU:

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Bronze-Certified-100-B1-0600-KR/dp/B00EON40CS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428523533&sr=8-1&keywords=600w+power+supply

Those should fit into the budget. If they can't then try and save some more. With the new parts and same RAM and GPU it will run GTA: V just fine.

 

[filippi]

At your price range this build would give you the best gaming performance:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.95 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.89 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $524.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-08 16:13 EDT-0400

 

[TripleBullet]

At your price range this build would give you the best gaming performance:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.95 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.89 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $524.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-08 16:13 EDT-0400

I would take this build as well. i3 takes the trophy over the 6300.

 

[mr91]

I suggest you get an gtx 960 instead of the 270x...