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Good $700 PC build?

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($187.94 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($64.78 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Apotop 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($65.70 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($255.00 @ Newegg) 
Case: Gigabyte GZ-G1SGS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($65.15 @ Mwave) 
Total: $716.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I'm probably missing something rather important... I can feel it. But this is probably a much better option.

Computing enthusiast. 
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I've made some changes, especially the case:


 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($187.94 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.78 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Apotop 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($65.70 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $712.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($77.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-T4-18PK-R1 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Apotop 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($65.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $703.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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If you want a nvidia gpu:PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($187.94 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.78 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Apotop 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($65.70 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $722.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($104.88 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Apotop 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($65.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Corsair Force LS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 290 4GB IceQ X² Video Card  ($251.49 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $713.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Never Underestimate the SSD.

I'll never go back.

 

Plus: Watercooling, Windowed Case, and the 290 overclocks a little better than the 970, eeks out a few wins & draws a lot more, great value for $100 less.

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https://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs650amaag1 is the best PSU for the price, nothing else comes close in that wattage and price.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr750rm umm this one is higher wattage and cheaper.

System CPU : Ryzen 9 5950 doing whatever PBO lets it. Motherboard : Asus B550 Wifi II RAM 80GB 3600 CL 18 2x 32GB 2x 8GB GPUs Vega 56 & Tesla M40 Corsair 4000D Storage: many and varied small (512GB-1TB) SSD + 5TB WD Green PSU 1000W EVGA GOLD

 

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Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.78 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Apotop 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($65.70 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 


Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($329.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 


Total: $746.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-21 21:00 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($97.98 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($104.88 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Apotop 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($65.70 @ Newegg)

Storage: Corsair Force LS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($42.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 290 4GB IceQ X² Video Card  ($251.49 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $713.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-21 20:56 EDT-0400

 

Never Underestimate the SSD.

I'll never go back.

 

Plus: Watercooling, Windowed Case, and the 290 overclocks a little better than the 970, eeks out a few wins & draws a lot more, great value for $100 less.

I love this build you made. I do underestimate ths SSD :3 replacing it for a better case with usb 3 front io maybe I semi doubt the SSD being all that useful but we will see.

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OP, if you're gonna upgrade to a i5 in the future

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($116.53 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($62.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 290 4GB IceQ X² Video Card  ($251.49 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $717.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Or not upgrading at all
 
CPU: AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor  ($134.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($62.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 290 4GB IceQ X² Video Card  ($251.49 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $698.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-21 21:09 EDT-0400
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I don't count MIBs but yeah if you do sure go for it. 

even without the MIB it is $5 cheaper

System CPU : Ryzen 9 5950 doing whatever PBO lets it. Motherboard : Asus B550 Wifi II RAM 80GB 3600 CL 18 2x 32GB 2x 8GB GPUs Vega 56 & Tesla M40 Corsair 4000D Storage: many and varied small (512GB-1TB) SSD + 5TB WD Green PSU 1000W EVGA GOLD

 

You can trust me, I'm from the Internet.

 

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This forum urgently needs to pull its head out of its ass. How are you guys helping the OP?

 

You post build, after build, after build. How about critiquing his initial build, explaining what you would change, and WHY? That's the most logical thing to do here. If he's a layperson he's not going to know how to pick one of those builds.

BTW some of you are total retards. You see that a build is possible with an i5 and a 970 and  you post your own half ass brain dead build with a freaking ATHLON? What are you trying to accomplish?

 

This forum is utterly USELESS for suggesting builds to people because you people don't understand how to sell your ideas or critique eachother's ideas. 

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($187.94 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($64.78 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Apotop 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($65.70 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($255.00 @ Newegg) 
Case: Gigabyte GZ-G1SGS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($65.15 @ Mwave) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $716.55
 
^THIS is the best build I've seen in this thread.
It uses some of the cheapest parts available in each category and only really spends where it matters- CPU/GPU, making for a great performing system. Everything else is just "Good enough" which is what you should be aiming for when you only have $700. Good enough, but not great. All you need, nothing you don't. That's the system you want. 

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whats the difference between the FX 8320 and the 8320e

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Crap for the price tag listed in that thread but the price with the rebate makes it decent for OP's build.

Since he's on a budget, I opted for a decent PSU over a better PSU like the CM VS series so that he has more headroom for other improvements.

 

However, after rereading the entire thread, you didn't "include" the rebates and the PSU I would've suggested (Seasonic G-Series) was already mentioned.

 

You could downgrade to a Seasonic G-650W and it would be $13 cheaper compared to the CM VSM PSU.

 

If you were to stick to the $105 price point for the PSU, I would rather choose the Rosewill Capstone 750W with the revision for continuous supply over the CM VSM 650W.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182264&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

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This forum urgently needs to pull its head out of its ass. How are you guys helping the OP?

 

You post build, after build, after build. How about critiquing his initial build, explaining what you would change, and WHY? That's the most logical thing to do here. If he's a layperson he's not going to know how to pick one of those builds.

BTW some of you are total retards. You see that a build is possible with an i5 and a 970 and  you post your own half ass brain dead build with a freaking ATHLON? What are you trying to accomplish?

 

This forum is utterly USELESS for suggesting builds to people because you people don't understand how to sell your ideas or critique eachother's ideas. 

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($187.94 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($64.78 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Apotop 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($65.70 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($255.00 @ Newegg) 
Case: Gigabyte GZ-G1SGS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($65.15 @ Mwave) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $716.55
 
^THIS is the best build I've seen in this thread.
It uses some of the cheapest parts available in each category and only really spends where it matters- CPU/GPU, making for a great performing system. Everything else is just "Good enough" which is what you should be aiming for when you only have $700. Good enough, but not great. All you need, nothing you don't. That's the system you want. 

 

 

Excuse me sir, There is no need to be rude.

 

If you read my post, you will see the reasoning for my build.

 

The FX-6300 poses an amazing value, see this video.

 

 

Battlefield 3, which is generally regarded as intel biased.

 

anyway, I feel that my build is the best for the money, it is the only one to include an SSD along with all of the other components.

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