Looking For Tips and Ideas To Add To Entertainment Build

Silmefaron

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I recently came across some half-way decent parts fairly cheap, and the system they resulted to is attached below.

I was hoping that I could get some insight or recommendations from a couple of people, as to some slight tweaks or additions to improve the setup. All together it was about $200 for everything on the list there (the individual part prices are just estimates, I payed for parts in bundles and such, and the SSD was given to me by a co-worker). Windows 10 Pro is already installed and activated (thanks to the original owner).

I'm planning on mostly using the setup for LEGO Games, Skyrim on low graphics (possibly), KOTOR, mostly just games that run on low graphics requirements and/or were originally available on a PS3 or Xbox 360. I will also be migrating a Plex server I have currently on my main set up, to be hosted on this new setup, so that it can remain on at all times without the high power consumption it currently has on my main gaming set up when streaming and such. I will likely also install Project 64 on the system as well.

I will probably use a wired F310 Controller I currently have but will eventually purchase a wireless controller such as an Xbox Elite or an F710.

Any program recommendations, slight hardware upgrades, peripheral suggestions, or any other comments are welcome and appreciated. Thanks all!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-2400 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $20.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (Purchased For $5.00)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-Z77-DS3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard (Purchased For $20.00)
Memory: Corsair - 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $30.00)
Storage: Intel - 545s 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $20.00)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $20.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 750 Ti 4GB Video Card (Purchased For $45.00)
Case: NZXT - Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $20.00)
Power Supply: Corsair - Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $20.00)
Total: $200.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-06-08 14:03 EDT-0400
 
For the price it's a good build, should handle Skyrim fairly well at 1080P/60hz around medium-low settings. The Lego games are pretty easy to run and Kotor can run on a phone so that system will handle it well.