Namizy
DrStrad
Hey guys and gals, I need help with a little something, a favor.
I was building a PC for $1200 and I realized, it would take me a while to earn that money. So I downgraded my budget to $500, blut flexible to up $100 more.
What is this computer going to be used for?
Recording videos. I want to be able to run Minecraft at decent settings, while running shaders, while recording
What is your budget?
$500-$600
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
St. Michael, Minnesota. Yes, I live near a Microcenter
What is included in the budget?
Windows 8.1 and 1TB Hard Drive
Will you be overclocking?
No, just need a PC that can handle recording.
Will you be reusing any parts?
If you are reusing parts list them here.
What OS do you want?
I want Windows 8.1
Any specific case preferences?
Nope
Any other special features that you want in the build?
1TB Hard Drive, and Internet Access.
I was building a PC for $1200 and I realized, it would take me a while to earn that money. So I downgraded my budget to $500, blut flexible to up $100 more.
What is this computer going to be used for?
Recording videos. I want to be able to run Minecraft at decent settings, while running shaders, while recording
What is your budget?
$500-$600
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
St. Michael, Minnesota. Yes, I live near a Microcenter
What is included in the budget?
Windows 8.1 and 1TB Hard Drive
Will you be overclocking?
No, just need a PC that can handle recording.
Will you be reusing any parts?
If you are reusing parts list them here.
What OS do you want?
I want Windows 8.1
Any specific case preferences?
Nope
Any other special features that you want in the build?
1TB Hard Drive, and Internet Access.
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I am seeing alot of builds, but someone always ends up pointing out a bad part or so. Which one should I go with?
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If you wanted to get the OS from a website instead of reddit, mine. If not, then 53.
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hmmpmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hmmpmG/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i3-3250 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($116.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Alpine 11 Plus Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H61M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($49.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.26 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 630 2GB Video Card ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Platinum 650W 80+ Platinum Certified ATX Power Supply ($103.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total Before Shiping: $600.86
Total: $609.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Note: This build was very hard for me to do because I wanted to give you a better video card. I had to drop the card in the end because I just could not get the price low enough. Hope you enjoy.
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hmmpmG/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i3-3250 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($116.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Alpine 11 Plus Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H61M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($49.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.26 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 630 2GB Video Card ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Platinum 650W 80+ Platinum Certified ATX Power Supply ($103.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total Before Shiping: $600.86
Total: $609.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Note: This build was very hard for me to do because I wanted to give you a better video card. I had to drop the card in the end because I just could not get the price low enough. Hope you enjoy.
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Very bad build
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The r9 270 is MUCH better than the GeForce 630. The APU on the A10-7850k is better than the GeForce 630 (that's not good).
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu_list.php
Passmark score of r9 270: 4217
Passmark score of GeForce 630: 735
My CPU is loads better than yours, and only costed $30 or so more. Why did you choose a 3rd generation i3 processor? You could have spent $100, and gotten this. Why did you spend $100 on a PSU, when your estimated wattage was 1/3 the amount the PSU was supplying? You could get a Gold PSU for $30, and that's an extra $70 you could have spent on either a better GPU or CPU.
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu_list.php
Passmark score of r9 270: 4217
Passmark score of GeForce 630: 735
My CPU is loads better than yours, and only costed $30 or so more. Why did you choose a 3rd generation i3 processor? You could have spent $100, and gotten this. Why did you spend $100 on a PSU, when your estimated wattage was 1/3 the amount the PSU was supplying? You could get a Gold PSU for $30, and that's an extra $70 you could have spent on either a better GPU or CPU.
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You're going to need a decent CPU and a decent GPU for this build.... and that's all my knowledge input-ed in :p
But seriously, 75% of your budget is going to end up going to the GPU and CPU. If I were you, I'd wait.
But seriously, 75% of your budget is going to end up going to the GPU and CPU. If I were you, I'd wait.
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This would perform pretty well, you could get a higher capacity power supply if you wanted to get a discrete video card in the future.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD A10-7700K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X+ BTC ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $515.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD A10-7700K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X+ BTC ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $515.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB PCS+ Video Card ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($44.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $605.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
This should do everything you want. I wasn't sure what you meant by "internet connectivity". If you mean through ethernet (when you plug a cord into the computer to get into the internet), you should be fine. If you meant WiFi, however, I recommend spending $19 more and getting this. I know the build is just slightly over your budget, but it's really worth it. trust me.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB PCS+ Video Card ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($44.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $605.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
This should do everything you want. I wasn't sure what you meant by "internet connectivity". If you mean through ethernet (when you plug a cord into the computer to get into the internet), you should be fine. If you meant WiFi, however, I recommend spending $19 more and getting this. I know the build is just slightly over your budget, but it's really worth it. trust me.
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You forgot the OS
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Woops. Forgot to say, you can get the OS for $15 on /r/softwareswap, and seeing as you live in the US it shouldn't be too hard.
Yes, but at the price that the i5 is at, you're going to be really better off with it. The 7870GHz is out of stock. the r9 270, however, isn't.
Updated build with r9 270:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($44.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $585.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Killertoad
For this budget, I'd either go with a pentium, or a i3. Or a fx 6300.
And go with the 7870ghz, it's ~20 dollars cheaper.
Yes, but at the price that the i5 is at, you're going to be really better off with it. The 7870GHz is out of stock. the r9 270, however, isn't.
Updated build with r9 270:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($44.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $585.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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For this budget, I'd either go with a pentium, or a i3. Or a fx 6300.
And go with the 7870ghz, it's ~20 dollars cheaper.
And go with the 7870ghz, it's ~20 dollars cheaper.
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The shaders part is difficult, you may want to be rather flexible on budget or flexible on that.
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I have up to $600. I can't really go any higher than that. On my $300 laptop can run shaders ok. I can make it work.
