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PC Build
How much FPS do you think this kind of build might get? Its a high price tag though. Let me know if there is a way I can tweak it to make it better/cheaper.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VO545A1N2U ATX Mid Tower Case w/450W Power Supply ($55.79 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $718.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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What is this computer going to be used for?
Gaming - Minecraft, Browsing the web, some editing of pictures and videos
What is your budget?
$750 USD
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
Not one that I know of -- US
What is included in the budget?
Just the computer parts. None of the peripherals
Will you be overclocking?
No
Will you be reusing any parts?
No
What OS do you want?
Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit
Any specific case preferences?
ATX w/ window if possible -- comes with a powersupply (if possible)
Any other special features that you want in the build?
anything you want to add.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VO545A1N2U ATX Mid Tower Case w/450W Power Supply ($55.79 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $718.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 19:46 EDT-0400
What is this computer going to be used for?
Gaming - Minecraft, Browsing the web, some editing of pictures and videos
What is your budget?
$750 USD
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
Not one that I know of -- US
What is included in the budget?
Just the computer parts. None of the peripherals
Will you be overclocking?
No
Will you be reusing any parts?
No
What OS do you want?
Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit
Any specific case preferences?
ATX w/ window if possible -- comes with a powersupply (if possible)
Any other special features that you want in the build?
anything you want to add.
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Lol. I showed the build to my dad and he was like "Thats a lot of money to spend on just 1 part of the PC (Video Card)" xD. He still offered to pay half of it .
Thanks for all the advice guys!
Make sure that along with the 280x, you change the Power supply to the Corsair one I said earlier and Windows 8.1.
Done!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($114.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($254.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $752.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 22:51 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($114.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($254.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $752.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 22:51 EDT-0400
Now that's some bang for your buck.
There you go.
Erm OK Ill put in the 280X.
+1 to 57's builds
Plus I dont think I am going to need more than 2GB video ram for the GPU.
VRAM isn't always a judge of performance, the 280x is faster than the 270x and will provide better settings.
A better PSU and a better OS. I thought you said your budget was $750?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.99 @ Best Buy)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $647.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 22:20 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.99 @ Best Buy)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $647.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 22:20 EDT-0400
LOL It is thats just what the price ended up being.
Then this is what the next step up would be.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($254.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.99 @ Best Buy)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $752.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 22:24 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($254.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.99 @ Best Buy)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $752.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 22:24 EDT-0400
Why not crossfire two 7870 GHz Editions? They shatter the r9 280x's performance by far. When I redid the build, I needed to change the power supply, which put you about $30 over budget - $30 that allows you much better performance.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($114.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.99 @ Best Buy)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $782.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-18 09:01 EDT-0400
Most of them are in regards to the r9 270X, but the HD 7870 GHz Edition is the same thing, or slightly better. The 270x is only marginally better than the HD 7870 GHz Edition, so I just went with the cheaper card to help with OP's budget.
Source 1
Source 2
Source 3 (Here, it stacks out that the Crossfired 270x's match the r9 290x in BF4, at 60fps with Ultra and all that. The r9 270 w/o Crossfire could get 60fps on High.)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($114.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.99 @ Best Buy)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $782.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-18 09:01 EDT-0400
Most of them are in regards to the r9 270X, but the HD 7870 GHz Edition is the same thing, or slightly better. The 270x is only marginally better than the HD 7870 GHz Edition, so I just went with the cheaper card to help with OP's budget.
Source 1
Source 2
Source 3 (Here, it stacks out that the Crossfired 270x's match the r9 290x in BF4, at 60fps with Ultra and all that. The r9 270 w/o Crossfire could get 60fps on High.)
Not all games support crossfire and it is much more future proof to get a 280x, which you could buy another 280x for.
The 290x doesn't run BF 4 with 60 fps on ultra, it's more something around 70-80-90 fps.
End of conclusion, buying and crossfiring 2 HD 7870 would mean you have a very limited upgradability, buying another 280x would make it tons faster than the crossfired 7870 if he wants to upgrade.
The 290x doesn't run BF 4 with 60 fps on ultra, it's more something around 70-80-90 fps.
End of conclusion, buying and crossfiring 2 HD 7870 would mean you have a very limited upgradability, buying another 280x would make it tons faster than the crossfired 7870 if he wants to upgrade.
True. However, if OP wants to have excellent graphics performance now, he should go for the build I suggested. It's a lot like the A-series vs. Intel+Dedicated GPU, in that if you want something fast that won't last as long, go with the crossfire, and if you want something that will last much longer, go with the Intel+dedicated.
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How about this setup?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Cougar 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $652.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Cougar 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $652.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 22:16 EDT-0400
You can get cheaper ram, the GPU is a pretty decent step down from the 280x, and Windows 8.1 is much better for gaming than 7.
also never heard of that PSU, but for ~40 bucks, I'd go with the XFX 550
also never heard of that PSU, but for ~40 bucks, I'd go with the XFX 550
PSU = PowerSupply right?
Seghas
The AMD FX-6300. Even if you don't like AMD you have to admit they have better budget options than Intel.
Yea :/
My build would perform the best so far.
Sorry Im not overly tech savvy... What do you mean by the 6300?
The FX 6300 by AMD which I mentioned earlier. Don't be an Intel fanboy.
What Seghas and 57r4d said, it is tons better to get the 6300. But if you plan on upgrading anytime soon, go for the 4130. Nevertheless if you aren't going to upgrade in a few years, go for the 6300.
Yeah the i3 had a better upgrade path, to Haswell i7's. LGA1150 isn't dead unlike AM3+.
The AMD FX-6300. Even if you don't like AMD you have to admit they have better budget options than Intel.
Sorry Im not overly tech savvy... What do you mean by the 6300?
The AMD FX-6300. Even if you don't like AMD you have to admit they have better budget options than Intel.
What would you recommend for a GPU for a decent price?
The 6300 would be a much better option, you won't be running very many games at all with the GPU's you have chosen. At this price range, the 6300 is the best you can do and still have a GPU that will run most any game on Ultra at 60 FPS.
Basically what I said with more words
The i3-4130 is good too, but in multi-core performance it falls short of the 6300 significantly.
The i3-4130 is good too, but in multi-core performance it falls short of the 6300 significantly.
Guys, at this budget the FX-6300 is a better option......
Here is a reup of my own build xD
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B85-G43 GAMING ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 250 2GB Video Card ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Cougar 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $717.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 21:47 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B85-G43 GAMING ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 250 2GB Video Card ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Cougar 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $717.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 21:47 EDT-0400
1. CPU will be bottlenecked by the GPU on intensive games.
2. Could get a better motherboard for the price.
3. That video card is TERRIBLE
4. Cougar doesn't make great power supplies.
5. Windows 8 would be a better option.
2. Could get a better motherboard for the price.
3. That video card is TERRIBLE
4. Cougar doesn't make great power supplies.
5. Windows 8 would be a better option.
It's not the best for that budget OP. This has a MUCH better GPU and it's a likely case that the Power supply which comes with the case isn't too reliable.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($254.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $749.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 20:55 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($254.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $749.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 20:55 EDT-0400
Im not a very big fan of AMD.
someone of my own heart. go intel!
While AMD has more bang for the buck even in cpu's i gotta admit intel wins in the cpu side, the odds change in graphics card though, the r9 290 rivals the 780 for $100 less.
I'd suggest going with Windows 8.1 instead. You could also save a bit more by buying it as softwareswap which might allow you to get a better processor. Also, that WNA is a bit expensive. Overall, I don't really know about that GPU, but an i3 isn't too good when it comes to gaming. Well, it's decent, but try and squeeze in an i5.
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Things like the tower, the OS, peripherals and monitors.
Will you be overclocking?
Overclocking will require different hardware than a non-overclocking build so we need to know this.
Will you be reusing any parts?
If you are reusing parts list them here.
What OS do you want?
Say which OS you want or say if you already have a copy of one.
Any specific case preferences?
Size, color, etc.
Any other special features that you want in the build?
Stuff like an SSD, large hard drive, RAID, and wifi
