450 USD build? possible?

[KingOFCruel]

Hello all, i want to create a 450 dollar PC build that can play games mainly like Dota 2, Skyrim,MMOs and other games with friends, i also want to use this tower for schoolwork as im going to be a freshmen in college soon.

any advice? what kind of rigs/parts should i get as i was hoping i could squeeze dual monitors because my sister who was in my major recommends

them.

 

TL;DR:

want a pc build for around 450- 550  that can play most titles at 1080p at high, or meduim, as well as good recommendations for monitors that wont pass  650 in total.

[AlwaysFSX]

TL;DR:

want a pc build for around 450 that can play most titles at 1080p at high, or meduim, as well as good recommendations for monitors that wont pass  650 in total.

I like a challenge but cmon..

[loccilucas]

Hello all, i want to create a 450 dollar PC build that can play games mainly like Dota 2, Skyrim,MMOs and other games with friends, i also want to use this tower for schoolwork as im going to be a freshmen in college soon.

any advice? what kind of rigs/parts should i get as i was hoping i could squeeze dual monitors because my sister who was in my major recommends

them.

 

TL;DR:

want a pc build for around 450 that can play most titles at 1080p at high, or meduim, as well as good recommendations for monitors that wont pass  650 in total.

There is no way you will be playing games like skyrim on high 1080p, If I were you I would try to save up more money because $450 is nothing.

[Laputacake]

Challenge accepted http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TpsyHx

[TheKDub]

There is no way you will be playing games like skyrim on high 1080p, If I were you I would try to save up more money because $450 is nothing.

 

Its possible.

[TymmVonD]

Here  

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W4T88d

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W4T88d/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($166.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-UP4 ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($86.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($94.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.78 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $498.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-01 18:44 EDT-0400

 

When you're ready for 1080p gaming, throw in a GPU. A 270X is the best cheap card for 1080p for the most part. But for now, you'll have your MOBAs playing great....and Skyrim at 720p.

[SeanBond]

if you are looking to play 1080p high-medium settings you might want to bump your budget to 650 minimum. 

[loccilucas]

Its possible.

yeah, at 2fps

[TheKDub]

yeah, at 2fps

 

If my $300 laptop can run it on medium with 70+ mods at 40+ FPS then a $500 build can do it too.

[AlwaysFSX]

Dual monitors is not necessary but if you need/want them, here's pretty much the best build you're gonna get.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($79.49 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Gateway KX2153 Abd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Gateway KX2153 Abd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $657.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-01 18:49 EDT-0400

 

With only one monitor there's this build.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($79.49 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Gateway KX2153 Abd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $644.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-01 18:51 EDT-0400

[TheKDub]

-snip-

 

Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($46.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($57.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $553.92

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-01 18:53 EDT-0400

[KingOFCruel]

I like a challenge but cmon..

i like your moxy.

[AlwaysFSX]

i like your moxy.

I did it, didn't I?

[KingOFCruel]

 

I think at max i would spend about 700.

 

more like this a bit but budget is kinda destroyed  :http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ks4KsY