budget pc for a friend

[Knonf]

Hey guys,

the pre-build rig of a friend died at the weekend (I can't even enter the bios) . I already checked all obvious parts( all connectors are in place, ram is working,...). We decided to not invest more time for investigation and build a new one. Because he already had some issues with the rig in the past.

He needs now a working pc for the university (and gaming ). But at the moment he can not spend more than 400€ on a new build. I think it would make sense to buy the 'main components' ( case, mobo, psu, cpu) now, re-use some old parts (gpu - gts450, hdd and ram - a 4gb stick) and upgrade them in 2-3 months.  At the end it shouldn't cost more than 700€. He plays mostly CS GO and league of legends. Overclocking is not needed.

 

CASE:

-red Sharkoon T28 [~58 €]or

-corsair carbide series 200r [~54€]  

 

PSU:

-be quiet! Straight Power E9 500W [~66€] (will 500W work?)

 

MOBO:

-MSI Z97 PC-Mate [~80€]

 

CPU:

I'm not sure if I can use a dual core i3 like the Intel Core i3-4360 [140€] or if I should get a i5.

 

54€ + 66€ + 80€ + 140€ + ~20€ (shipping) = ~ 370€

 

So my friend will have 330€ left to buy a gpu and ram in a few months.

 

 

 

P.S. sorry for my very "basic" English skills. I'm not a native speaker 

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[Atomika]

I'm not entirely sure what you're saying.

 

As of now, I think this is your suggestions? Do you want us to try and help you build a PC for around the 300-400 mark?

 

If so, I'm sure some people will help you out

[Tasuma]

If you are getting him an i3, no need really for z series board. Why not go with an H? They are a little cheaper and anyways.

[c3p0_]

Went a bit over budget but I see no point in your build going Z97 for an i3. H Chipset is fine for an locked cpu.

 

Maybe you want to take a look at this.

https://www.mindfactory.de/shopping_cart.php/basket_action/load_basket_extern/id/2d026b220bb1c6b8935e801fa33d66c406b58b6d91508f3f3c9

[Atomika]

Went a bit over budget but I see no point in your build going Z97 for an i3. H Chipset is fine for an locked cpu.

 

Maybe you want to take a look at this.

https://www.mindfactory.de/shopping_cart.php/basket_action/load_basket_extern/id/2d026b220bb1c6b8935e801fa33d66c406b58b6d91508f3f3c9

 

This is a nice build for a budget - 450.

 

You might want to check this one out, @chris3196

[Knonf]

I'm not entirely sure what you're saying.

 

As of now, I think this is your suggestions? Do you want us to try and help you build a PC for around the 300-400 mark?

 

If so, I'm sure some people will help you out

Yes!

 

If you are getting him an i3, no need really for z series board. Why not go with an H? They are a little cheaper and anyways.

 

Went a bit over budget but I see no point in your build going Z97 for an i3. H Chipset is fine for an locked cpu.

 

Maybe you want to take a look at this.

https://www.mindfactory.de/shopping_cart.php/basket_action/load_basket_extern/id/2d026b220bb1c6b8935e801fa33d66c406b58b6d91508f3f3c9

I think a H97 mobo is a good idea. Can anyone recommend me one?

[c3p0_]

I think a H97 mobo is a good idea. Can anyone recommend me one?

 

H81 is enough if he must go the cheap route 

Gigabyte GA-H81M-HD3

 

Edit: Checked to be sure. Supports i5 4690k

http://www.gigabyte.at/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4674

 

Overall this board got good reviews and has been bought many times in germany. So should be ok.

[Knonf]

I created a list at pcpartpicker:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zj3vYJ

 

I chose an Core i5-4690 instead of an i5-4690k. Because I don't want to overclock. [EDIT: or what about a Core i5-4590 ? I think it would still deliver enough power. ]

He likes the Corsair 200R  - so I replaced the Fractal Core 3500.

I also upgraded the 4gb kit with a single 8gb stick.