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PC Build For Friend
Al CatSplat
Leeberator
Hello, today I need someone to make me a PC build for a friend.
What is this computer going to be used for?
Minecraft, CS:GO, Roblox.
What is your budget?
CAD $350
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
Canada
What is included in the budget?
Tower, monitor, keyboard/mouse, and OS.
Will you be overclocking?
No.
Will you be reusing any parts?
Nope.
What OS do you want?
Windows 8.1.
Any specific case preferences?
Black and white.
Any other special features that you want in the build?
Nope.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/YGtyRB, a build I made for him, only problem is it's $630 .
What is this computer going to be used for?
Minecraft, CS:GO, Roblox.
What is your budget?
CAD $350
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
Canada
What is included in the budget?
Tower, monitor, keyboard/mouse, and OS.
Will you be overclocking?
No.
Will you be reusing any parts?
Nope.
What OS do you want?
Windows 8.1.
Any specific case preferences?
Black and white.
Any other special features that you want in the build?
Nope.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/YGtyRB, a build I made for him, only problem is it's $630 .
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($85.48 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($164.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.75 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($34.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $692.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 21:28 EDT-0400
Ok so he doesn't need a monitor since he can use his TV.
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($85.48 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($164.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.75 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($34.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $692.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 21:28 EDT-0400
Ok so he doesn't need a monitor since he can use his TV.
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My second build is a significant amount more powerful than that. Less RAM, but he doesn't really need 8 GB for what he's doing.
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Ok I'll show him this build.
By this build I mean your build.
By this build I mean your build.
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If you can negotiate with him and find some deals, you might be able to squeeze some more RAM in. 4 GB is enough, but 8 GB is always nice to have.
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OK, I'll try. Congrats on the name change by the way
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Thanks!
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If he still wants a monitor:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($66.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.50 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($174.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Monitor: AOC E2260SWDN 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.88 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($10.45 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $700.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 20:52 EDT-0400
If he can use a TV he has:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($66.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.50 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($244.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($10.45 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $700.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 20:56 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($66.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.50 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($174.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Monitor: AOC E2260SWDN 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.88 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($10.45 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $700.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 20:52 EDT-0400
If he can use a TV he has:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($66.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.50 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($244.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($10.45 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $700.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 20:56 EDT-0400
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Damn it Shad, why'd you ruin my build with your greatness?
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You have gifs for everything, don't you?
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http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/Xp43Mp Updated build. Feedback is appreciated!
EDIT: Just realized I forgot an OS.
EDIT: Just realized I forgot an OS.
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This to me seemed to be a really good build for the money, but I have my doubts, so please wait for a member of the PC group to fix it.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($139.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.50 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($155.06 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.05 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $699.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 20:43 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($139.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.50 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($155.06 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.05 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $699.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 20:43 EDT-0400
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Good news! My friend changed his budget to $700.
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That is fantastic. I'll have something for you soon.
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This is the best I could do within his budget. It is over, and may not be able to play those games, but its all I could do. But if these are the only games he will be playing, then you could cut $100 off and Linux and use the rest to upgrade.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($49.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A68M-DG3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Crucial 2GB (1 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($23.00 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.05 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $377.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 20:26 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($49.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A68M-DG3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Crucial 2GB (1 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($23.00 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.05 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $377.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 20:26 EDT-0400
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Please watch the video, it provides the best builds for the budget of $300 CAD.
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It says that it can be bought from the U.S or Canada, and the U.S has lower prices. And the build is not including an OS, which OP's friend needs.
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Are you Canadian? If so, they have $300 CAD builds in this video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN8nmLXXeu4
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I'm not sure this is possible with peripherals. If he has a spare monitor that he can use or a T.V, it may be possible.
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He can use his TV.
