$600 Gaming PC Build

[Kiyuubi]

Hey guys!  I plan on building my first PC, sadly my budget it $600 (give or take a few).  The worst part is that is has to include a monitor and keyboard.  I am trying to skimp out on every edge to hit an ideal price-point.  I was hoping maybe some of you guys could help lead me in the right direction and and correct any mistakes I may have made.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2S2XR

[xrex64]

Looks good. 

[Deddie]

Here's a build with a dedicated GPU:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($81.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:  A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:  Asus Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card  ($112.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply:  Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor:  BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard:  V7 CK0A1-4N6P Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($11.12 @ Mwave)
Total: $599.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-12 15:14 EST-0500)

 

Edit: changed RAM to something cheaper

[FlamingDefibs]

Don't need the thermal paste, that come pre-applied to the Hyper 212 EVO. But other than that, things seem okay.

[Scionyde]

You'd probably get better performance with a discrete GPU. Also, just keep in mind that case doesn't have any front panel usb 3.0. Not a huge deal, but I think there are options at that price for something that has them.

 

EDIT: Yeah, I'd agree with the build @Deddie posted, mostly.

[Kiyuubi]

Thanks for the advice and help!  Yeah, I found out the thermal paste was not needed after talking to a buddy of mine.  Will the dedicated GPU build be as powerful as the APU?  I know that it is as powerful as an i3 (3220 I believe) with a GT 640.  

[MbV93]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

 

CPU:  AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($81.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:  Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:  Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card  ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Case:  NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor:  BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard:  Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($25.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $592.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-12 15:22 EST-0500)

[Deddie]

Thanks for the advice and help!  Yeah, I found out the thermal paste was not needed after talking to a buddy of mine.  Will the dedicated GPU build be as powerful as the APU?  I know that it is as powerful as an i3 (3220 I believe) with a GT 640.  

The Dedicated GPU build will be more powerful than the APU-build.

[Scionyde]

Thanks for the advice and help!  Yeah, I found out the thermal paste was not needed after talking to a buddy of mine.  Will the dedicated GPU build be as powerful as the APU?  I know that it is as powerful as an i3 (3220 I believe) with a GT 640.  

 

I could be wrong, but I was under the impression that the Kaveri iGPU was somewhere around a 7750/7770.

[Kiyuubi]

I could be wrong, but I was under the impression that the Kaveri iGPU was somewhere around a 7750/7770.

GT 630, sorry!  I watched this video on the two.

 

Another question for you guys, once I have made my decision how should I go about buying it?  It lists items from different places, should I just buy them each from said seller?  Or should I try to bundle them together under one seller?  (Amazon, Newegg)

[spwath]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($114.47 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  MSI 760GM-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($53.66 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 

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

Video Card:  XFX Radeon R7 260X 1GB Video Card  ($119.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply:  EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Microcenter) 

Total: $553.07

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-12 15:30 EST-0500)

 

Hey guys!  I plan on building my first PC, sadly my budget it $600 (give or take a few).  The worst part is that is has to include a monitor and keyboard.  I am trying to skimp out on every edge to hit an ideal price-point.  I was hoping maybe some of you guys could help lead me in the right direction and and correct any mistakes I may have made.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2S2XR

 

[Scionyde]

GT 630, sorry!  I watched this video on the two.

 

Another question for you guys, once I have made my decision how should I go about buying it?  It lists items from different places, should I just buy them each from said seller?  Or should I try to bundle them together under one seller?  (Amazon, Newegg)

 

Just buy from whatever's cheapest. Just keep in mind that some online retailers might charge you sales tax while others won't, so check everything out beforehand.

[Kiyuubi]

Thanks for the help guys!  I believe I will go with @MbV93's build with the R7 260X.  I did rid the keyboard and got a cheaper Logitech one.

 

Final build: 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($81.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card  ($139.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor:  BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 

Keyboard:  Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($10.29 @ B&H) 

Total: $577.20

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-12 15:42 EST-0500)

[Scionyde]

 

Thanks for the help guys!  I believe I will go with @MbV93's build with the R7 260X.  I did rid the keyboard and got a cheaper Logitech one.

 

Final build: 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($81.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card  ($139.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor:  BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 

Keyboard:  Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($10.29 @ B&H) 

Total: $577.20

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-12 15:42 EST-0500)

 

 

Happy building! Just to check one last thing - you didn't need an operating system factored into that budget, did you?

[Kiyuubi]

Happy building! Just to check one last thing - you didn't need an operating system factored into that budget, did you?

 

Nope!   Thanks for the thought, though!

[MbV93]

Happy building! That little card is amazing!