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here is a better build...

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($68.98 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card  ($182.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($21.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($33.89 @ OutletPC)

Total: $517.81

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 17:27 EST-0500

its over the budget by like a couple of dollars..........

 

Base Total: $522.82         Promo Discounts: -$8.00         Shipping: $2.99         Total: $517.81  
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I need to build a PC for about $500 US Dollars. It will be used for gaming in general.

 

I don't need an OS, a monitor, a mouse, keyboard, etc.

 

My friend gave me this:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Tqtjgs

He said to make this, but replace the 860k with a 760k due to some incompatibilites. I also wanted to change the case to something that's in stock. Adding it all up, it came to about $515, including shipping and not including rebates.

 

I was just wondering if:

-The PSU can support everything safely

-If there is a better build for the same price

-If there is any incompatibilites

 

Any and all replies are appreciated. Thanks!

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broken link (got extra spaces)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LMcdzy

 

check that out. You want to overclock the crap out of that intel CPU.

Planning on trying StarCitizen (Highly recommended)? STAR-NR5P-CJFR is my referal link 

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Give me 15 minutes

 

 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($164.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($23.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $499.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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With Windows?

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I need to build a PC for about $500 US Dollars. It will be used for gaming in general.

 

My friend gave me this:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Tqtjgs

He said to make this, but replace the 860k with a 760k due to some incompatibilites. I also wanted to change the case to something that's in stock. Adding it all up, it came to about $515, including shipping and not including rebates.

 

I was just wondering if:

-The PSU can support everything safely

-If there is a better build for the same price

-If there is any incompatibilites

 

Any and all replies are appreciated. Thanks!

Going with Intel will be the better choice I'll start working on a build....

NEVER GIVE UP. NEVER STOP LEARNING. DONT LET THE PAST HURT YOU. YOU CAN DOOOOO IT

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broken link

 

 

Link doesn't work.

Fixed it, I was figuring out how this place works.

 

Welcome to the forum by the way!

Thanks! I wasn't expecting this many replies this fast, lol. Must be a good place.

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Welcome to the forums too :D

 

Remember to follow your own topics.

Planning on trying StarCitizen (Highly recommended)? STAR-NR5P-CJFR is my referal link 

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Thanks! I wasn't expecting this many replies this fast, lol. Must be a good place.

Oh.. its one of the best forums on the internet! :P

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oops forgot Case will edit again.

Edited by Ramamataz

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Oh.. its one of the best forums on the internet! :P

*cough *

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Give me 15 minutes

 

 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($164.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($23.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $499.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 17:15 EST-0500

 

-$499.80- Aren't you a ninja.....

 

I'll let the thread sit for a bit and wait for a general consensus on what to do.

 

 

Welcome to the forums too :D

 

Remember to follow your own topics.

Of course! I don't want to be one of those people...

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Give me 15 minutes

 

 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($164.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($23.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $499.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 17:15 EST-0500

 

no point in getting a dual core without hyper-threading ....he won't be able to play most games......without it

NEVER GIVE UP. NEVER STOP LEARNING. DONT LET THE PAST HURT YOU. YOU CAN DOOOOO IT

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here is a better build...

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($68.98 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card  ($182.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($21.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($33.89 @ OutletPC)

Total: $517.81

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 17:27 EST-0500

its over the budget by like a couple of dollars..........

 

Base Total: $522.82         Promo Discounts: -$8.00         Shipping: $2.99         Total: $517.81  

NEVER GIVE UP. NEVER STOP LEARNING. DONT LET THE PAST HURT YOU. YOU CAN DOOOOO IT

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Hey, don't pull the trigger on anything yet, I'll try and concoct some crazy thing for you... be back in 10.

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Hey, don't pull the trigger on anything yet, I'll try and concoct some crazy thing for you... be back in 10.

I'm not, crazy is what I'm waiting for.

 

 

broken link (got extra spaces)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LMcdzy

 

check that out. You want to overclock the crap out of that intel CPU.

Never overclocked before. I just don't want to have any issues with heat.

 

It seems like most people are in the same general area with builds, but I'll hold patient.

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BAM! http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Tb2tRB

 

Vishera Processors are sick. I'm a huge fan of my 8350. You won't need a processor upgrade for a while, plus it is overclockable.

The FX-6300 is indeed sick.

 

This looks to be the best build so far, but I'm just worried that the rebates won't go though. It's not the end of the world if they don't, but still.

 

How easy is it to get rebates through?

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The FX-6300 is indeed sick.

 

This looks to be the best build so far, but I'm just worried that the rebates won't go though. It's not the end of the world if they don't, but still.

 

How easy is it to get rebates through?

I'm not too sure to be entirely honest. I never have really bought with rebates. I'm sure it'll work out though. It is a bit of work, but you basically send them proof of purchase and they'll send you back some money. (I think.)

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The FX-6300 is indeed sick.

 

This looks to be the best build so far, but I'm just worried that the rebates won't go though. It's not the end of the world if they don't, but still.

 

How easy is it to get rebates through?

Don't go with AMD they have nothing to give or offer.....anymore A i3 will beat most FX processors out there.....

NEVER GIVE UP. NEVER STOP LEARNING. DONT LET THE PAST HURT YOU. YOU CAN DOOOOO IT

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Don't go with AMD they have nothing to give or offer.....anymore A i3 will beat most FX processors out there.....

That's not true. AMD processors are very good and reliable. I'd like to see some evidence that an i3 can beat a Vishera processor.

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That's not true. AMD processors are very good and reliable. I'd like to see some evidence that an i3 can beat a Vishera processor.

Here is some Evidence....

 

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Different sources? Sure.

http--www.gamegpu.ru-images-stories-Test

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http--www.gamegpu.ru-images-stories-Test

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NEVER GIVE UP. NEVER STOP LEARNING. DONT LET THE PAST HURT YOU. YOU CAN DOOOOO IT

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