$700 gaming build?

[megadarkwood]

So I might be getting a GoPro but my dad does not want me to, I have $700 and he said that he might let me build a gaming PC instead.

 

So here I am

 

-I have ram

-Must be in 600t white graphite

-Needs 1 monitor, no os.

-Will be used for gaming

 

 

 

This build might net even be built. Just saying.

[Bluejay0]

You really cant buy much with 700$ getting all that. Might as well save up more kiddo, you got a long way ahead.

[Venomz1337]

You're really not going to get anything for that price, I'd say $1000 minimum including monitor + keyboard. $700 for just a tower on the other hand is possible.

[Bluejay0]

You're really not going to get anything for that price, I'd say $1000 minimum including monitor + keyboard. $700 for just a tower on the other hand is possible.

Correct. Unless you can get used/secondhand parts then I highly doubt you would be able to get it all.

[Venomz1337]

Correct. Unless you can get used/secondhand parts then I highly doubt you would be able to get it all.

 

I personally wouldn't trust secondhand parts but others may.

[Bluejay0]

I personally wouldn't trust secondhand parts but others may.

 

Me either unless it's relatively new and you know the vendor/ seen preformance.

[lachyman]

What is Corsair 900T? Also you can't build a good PC with that little budget incl. keyboard and monitor.

[RespawnCake]

So I might be getting a GoPro but my dad does not want me to, I have $700 and he said that he might let me build a gaming PC instead.

 

So here I am

 

-I have ram

-Must be in 900t white graphite

-Needs 1 monitor and cherry mx blue keyboard, I have mouse.

-Will be used for gaming

 

 

This build might net even be built. Just saying.

 

CoolBeans

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1EOoV

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1EOoV/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1EOoV/benchmarks/

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 

Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($61.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($259.99 @ Amazon)              ------------or 7870XT(cheaper but slower/or wait new amd gpu)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($57.99 @ Microcenter) ----or Xfx 550w 40$

Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $739.92

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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[jameshumphries47]

oh if you do get a gopro in the end they are great I have a hero 3 but I have had lodes of problems with mine corruption and vibration problems the customer support is great if you can do £800 for a tower ill part picker you something!

~james

[Kiwiandapple]

So I might be getting a GoPro but my dad does not want me to, I have $700 and he said that he might let me build a gaming PC instead.

 

So here I am

 

-I have ram

-Must be in 900t white graphite

-Needs 1 monitor and cherry mx blue keyboard, I have mouse.

-Will be used for gaming

 

 

This build might net even be built. Just saying.

 

CoolBeans

 

What Ram do you have, be more specific. I assume you need an OS aswell?

I think you mean this case? The 600T.

Where are you shopping? I assume Canada. 

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1EOpM

 

Here is a list off what you want, with the few things that you included. This was the cheapest monitor for 1080p and MX Blue keyboard there is. 

Check the price, you are allready at $430 and you still need alot, this is in my eyes pretty impossible. I would say, you need to really get down on the case, if you want a gaming system and spend $155 off the 700$ on JUST the case. You are spending your money wrong. 

 

I suggest to not go for that case, then not get a mechanical keyboard and grab a simple/cheap membrame keyboard, while you save up for a mechanical keyboard. And then i'll see what we can do. 

[ciprian97pop]

So I might be getting a GoPro but my dad does not want me to, I have $700 and he said that he might let me build a gaming PC instead.

 

So here I am

 

-I have ram

-Must be in 900t white graphite

-Needs 1 monitor and cherry mx blue keyboard, I have mouse.

-Will be used for gaming

 

 

This build might net even be built. Just saying.

 

CoolBeans

So, I somehow did it

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card  ($193.98 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($32.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply:  OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($28.50 @ Newegg) 

Monitor:  Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ NCIX US) 

Keyboard:  Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Microcenter) 

Total: $765.40

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-17 12:51 EDT-0400)

 

I don't know what you meant with 800t and I know that it's 60 bucks over your buget but I did it

[megadarkwood]

 

So, I somehow did it

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card  ($193.98 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($32.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply:  OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($28.50 @ Newegg) 

Monitor:  Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ NCIX US) 

Keyboard:  Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Microcenter) 

Total: $765.40

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-17 12:51 EDT-0400)

 

I don't know what you meant with 800t and I know that it's 60 bucks over your buget but I did it

 

 

 

What Ram do you have, be more specific. I assume you need an OS aswell?

I think you mean this case? The 600T.

Where are you shopping? I assume Canada. 

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1EOpM

 

Here is a list off what you want, with the few things that you included. This was the cheapest monitor for 1080p and MX Blue keyboard there is. 

Check the price, you are allready at $430 and you still need alot, this is in my eyes pretty impossible. I would say, you need to really get down on the case, if you want a gaming system and spend $155 off the 700$ on JUST the case. You are spending your money wrong. 

 

I suggest to not go for that case, then not get a mechanical keyboard and grab a simple/cheap membrame keyboard, while you save up for a mechanical keyboard. And then i'll see what we can do. 

No os, I have 16gb of hyper x blue.

I can probably use a keyboard I have lying around but I still need a monitor

[ComputerNoob]

 

So, I somehow did it

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card  ($193.98 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($32.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply:  OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($28.50 @ Newegg) 

Monitor:  Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ NCIX US) 

Keyboard:  Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Microcenter) 

Total: $765.40

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-17 12:51 EDT-0400)

 

I don't know what you meant with 800t and I know that it's 60 bucks over your buget but I did it

 

^this. 

However i would make some changes:

1. spend a couple of extra dollars and get the 229h-p instead of the 228h-p. Then you get ips.

2. save 25 bucks and go with a wd caviar blue 1tb drive instead. It is still a great drive.

[Mooshi]

Correct. Unless you can get used/secondhand parts then I highly doubt you would be able to get it all.

 

I personally wouldn't trust secondhand parts but others may.

 

Me either unless it's relatively new and you know the vendor/ seen preformance.

 

I bought 12GB of Corsair Dominator GT @ 2000mhz from a friend for....get ready for it....$5!

 

Just because you might be paranoid about something from let's say ebay or craigslist, doesn't mean a friend of yours isn't a viable option for spare parts. In my case, this friend upgraded to a better ram kit from Crucial that's double capacity. I contacted him if he had any spare memory laying around as I had to RMA my old RAM kit (those who RMA'd know how long the wait can be) and he said all I'd need to do is pay for shipping and bam.Nothing wrong with using a used PC part if it's well taken care of. You can get a massive discount if you find the right seller.

[Kiwiandapple]

No os, I have 16gb of hyper x blue.

I can probably use a keyboard I have lying around but I still need a monitor

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ NCIX) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($64.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage:  Hitachi  500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card:  XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card  ($204.99 @ NCIX) 

Case:  Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Power Supply:  OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($49.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Monitor:  LG IPS224V-PN 21.5" Monitor  ($128.88 @ Canada Computers) 

Total: $698.60

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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Should be good to game on for a decent amount off time with normal settings. 

This is the best I can get. Few things;

I would highly suggest to spend a few extra $ to get a 1TB drive from Seagate or WD.

I don't know this PSU brand, never used them - as far as I can tell they are allright but, the Corsair CX600M is only 10$ more. wich I trust with my heart! (aswell modulair, so easier/cleaner cable management)

No keyboard in this budget, but you can safe money (birthday/christmas?) for the CM Storm Quick.

 

I picked you an IPS panel, I highly suggest them. If you don't trust it. I suggest you to go to any store that sells monitors and have a look at any IPS panel. 

 

[ciprian97pop]

No os, I have 16gb of hyper x blue.

I can probably use a keyboard I have lying around but I still need a monitor

^this.

However i would make some changes:

1. spend a couple of extra dollars and get the 229h-p instead of the 228h-p. Then you get ips.

2. save 25 bucks and go with a wd caviar blue 1tb drive instead. It is still a great drive.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($85.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($193.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Microcenter)

Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($28.50 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)

Total: $741.39

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-17 13:39 EDT-0400)

Better?

And I'm still waiting for the op's response

Edit: if you want, for some extra bucks you can get a 600w PSU so you'll be able to cf in the future

[megadarkwood]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($85.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($193.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Microcenter)

Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($28.50 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)

Total: $741.39

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-17 13:39 EDT-0400)

Better?

And I'm still waiting for the op's response

Edit: if you want, for some extra bucks you can get a 600w PSU so you'll be able to cf in the future

Interesting... Thanks

[Venomz1337]

I bought 12GB of Corsair Dominator GT @ 2000mhz from a friend for....get ready for it....$5!

 

Just because you might be paranoid about something from let's say ebay or craigslist, doesn't mean a friend of yours isn't a viable option for spare parts. In my case, this friend upgraded to a better ram kit from Crucial that's double capacity. I contacted him if he had any spare memory laying around as I had to RMA my old RAM kit (those who RMA'd know how long the wait can be) and he said all I'd need to do is pay for shipping and bam.Nothing wrong with using a used PC part if it's well taken care of. You can get a massive discount if you find the right seller.

 

I'm not paranoid and buying from a friend is a whole different story. 

[Mooshi]

I'm not paranoid and buying from a friend is a whole different story. 

It's ok to be a little paranoid, though. Anything that is re-certified kinda makes me second guess if it's a good deal or not.

[ComputerNoob]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($85.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($193.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Microcenter)

Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($28.50 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)

Total: $741.39

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-17 13:39 EDT-0400)

Better?

And I'm still waiting for the op's response

Edit: if you want, for some extra bucks you can get a 600w PSU so you'll be able to cf in the future

still, change the monitor for an ips monitor like the vs229h-p. It will give much better colour.

[WoodenMarker]

How's this look? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ESmR

[megadarkwood]

How's this look? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ESmR

Ill consider it thanks