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Gaming desktops in multiple price ranges [USA]

LCD75's Avatar LCD757/21/14 9:56 pm
7/22/2014 12:44 pm
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Hello, I'm assuming you're reading this because you want to build a PC, well I have the guide for you. This has a list of multiple price ranges, from a simple Minecraft/Legacy build to a monster that has all the latest hardware, I have it all here, this guide has the builds WITH OS-es, meaning if you have it you can chop off 100-300 of the final price tag.

Why did I make this? Either because I wanted to help or that I'm annoyed at all the "IS DIS PEESEE GEWD 4 MC?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?"

Build 1: HTPC/Starter Build ($430)

This here is a $400-300 build that can easily run minecraft and older games fairly fast, thanks to the APU in this. It's slower than the next gens however is considerably more faster than the previous, yknow, the one with good games. I do NOT advise this build if you think you can spend a little more or want to upgrade in the future.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/r6ppzy) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/r6ppzy/by_merchant/)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-6790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($119.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus A88XM-A Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($66.68 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($43.66 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $433.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-21 21:56 EDT-0400

Build 2: Next-Gen Crusher ($550)

The following build steps up from the last by having twice as much as RAM, A dedicated CPU, and a considerably fast GPU, The thing still has a 1TB HDD, but I don't think that will stop you from having fun. The thing runs Battlefield 4 Maxed out at 30FPS and 1080p.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI 760GM-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($50.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($109.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $542.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-21 21:51 EDT-0400

Build 3: Exceptionalism ($640)

Now we're getting to the fun stuff, with mid-high end components, this thing will wipe out any competition, console or pre built (at the price range of course). And still be humble enough to be affordable, great build all around.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: DIYPC Skyline-B ATX Mid Tower Case ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cougar 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $648.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-21 21:54 EDT-0400

Build 4: Enthusiast ($900)

The future looks glorious for PC, be ready. This build packs an easily cooled Intel CPU, a 1440p ready 770, and a trustworthy PSU. This thing can run shaders beyond your wildest dreams, but most importantly, Games, This thing will max out most if not all games on PC at 1080p 60FPS if not higher.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk ReadyCache 32GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($32.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar MX300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power L8 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($134.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $945.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-21 21:25 EDT-0400

Build 5:Dreamer ($1600)

Capable of 1440p as a standard, Can act as a server, Hybrid hard drive, and expandable RAM up to 32 GB. Why would you need this if you play minecraft only? The thing is even a hog for this system at 2160p, 1440p, or 1080p + Shaders and High res textures. Also this thing can run games. Lots of games. Probably several at once.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk ReadyCache 32GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($32.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card ($509.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($134.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1561.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-21 21:42 EDT-0400

Hopefully these pre-sets help you!
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk ReadyCache 32GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($32.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card ($509.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($134.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1561.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-21 21:42 EDT-0400

1. U have a unlocked CPU and a overclockable mobo but u dont have a good CPU cooler to overclock
2. I highly doubt u need 4 TB of storage.
3. U dont need to get a full tower case.
4. If u aren't doing a lot of rendering u don't need a i7
5. U can get a R9 290 for about $100 cheaper and have the same performance.
6. U shouldn't get windows 7 u should get 8

Cheaper not better http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-290-v ... ce-GTX-780

A review from gpuboss? Pff........
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