Completed Build: Amethyst
Another build at last! I like to use the Maxtrexx 55 in builds like this one, but the case had been backordered for several weeks. I found this SAMA-Line ARGB as an alternative, and the quality seemed comparable to the Matrexx 55. The colour changing fan was a nice bonus. Also, you can't see it in the photo, but the RX 470 looks absolutely stupendous. I really like how Sapphire designed the card.
The specification and cost breakdown (Prices in USD):
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500; $0.00
RAM: 2 x 4GB of Hynix DDR3 @1333MT/s; $0.00
MOBO: Intel DH67BL; $29.62
Graphics Card: Sapphire RX 470 4GB Nitro+; $75.45
HDD: 1TB Seagate Barracuda; $12.00
PSU: Corsair TX 650W; $25.00
Case: Sama-Line-ARGB; $48.03
Total cost excluding OS: $190.10
The i5-2500 and Hynix RAM were included in another purchase. The other item was well worth what I paid for it, so I considered these components gratis.
Here are the benchmarks:
All games were tested in 1080p and the FPS is the mean.
CSGO: Maximum Settings;186 FPS
Minecraft: 8 Chunks; 216 FPS
Apex Legends: High Settings; 84 FPS
Rainbow 6 Siege: Ultra Settings; 136 FPS
Fortnite: Epic Settings w/out Shadows; 107 FPS
Star Wars Battlefront 2: High Settings; 75 FPS
Overwatch: Ultra Settings; 112 FPS
League of Legends: Maximum Settings; 170 FPS
A gaming computer for under $200! I really liked how this build turned out; hopefully I can find similar deals in the future.
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