New Intel Build

[Watxr]

I'm looking to do a light gaming 1080p build for around $650.00. I'm not a hardcore gamer, Not looking to max out ultra settings. I just want to be able to play some games at playable framerates on medium to high settings. Steam Games, WoW, CoD, Battlefield etc.

Intel G3258 __ $69.99
MSI Z97 PC Mate __ $89.99
Evga GTX 960 __ $209.99
G.Skill Ripjaws 1866 __ $70.99
Corsair CX430M __ $54.99
WD 1TB Black __ $74.99
Cooler Master HAF 912 __ $59.99
ASUS DvD Burner/Drive __ $19.99
Total __ $ 650.92

I will eventually upgrade to Quad-Core Broadwell. But until then I know i'm gonna have a bottleneck there. I'm gonna overclock to 4.2 - 4.4 ghz range With Hyper 212 Evo. I couldn't decide between a 760, And 960. I choose the 960, Cause I never plan to SLI this build. I would like a modular power supply. With that said, I would like your opinions. Thanks

 

[CTurbo]

There are dozens of better psus out there. Avoid the CX series of psus.

Here are a few changes I recommend for better value and quality

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xgD6xr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xgD6xr/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($104.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $605.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 23:50 EST-0500



Note: The 280 is equal to the 960 but it's much cheaper. The 280x is better than both and is only $28 more than this 280.

 

[Watxr]

There are dozens of better psus out there. Avoid the CX series of psus.

Here are a few changes I recommend for better value and quality

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xgD6xr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xgD6xr/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($104.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $605.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 23:50 EST-0500



Note: The 280 is equal to the 960 but it's much cheaper. The 280x is better than both and is only $28 more than this 280.

I knew someone would suggest a 280. I'm just gonna half to get over my opinion and get it, Probably get the 280x.
Is the i3 worth it, When i'm gonna be getting a broadwell cpu? All I play right now is CS:GO and CoD.
I do want a semi modular power supply though, Sorry I wasn't specific. Looking at the psu tier chart 2.0, I'm getting a better idea.