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[tek inpektor]

I'm building a PC for a small gaming YouTuber and I want your help on picking out the parts!

Will be used for: Recording(obvs.) video editing(obvs.) and uploading YouTube videos.... kind of a given but people still ask that stuff....

 

Requirements:

2GB VRAM

Shadowplay

8GB RAM 1600MHz+

Use Amazon and/or Newegg

NEED OS

 

As the title says, it needs to be less than $600 USD.

No peripherals needed.

[DoubleY]

Is an OS needed? 

[helping]

Just going to suggest that he/she open up to the option of used parts from credible people.

[WoodenMarker]

Is a copy of Windows or any peripherals needed? It's for gaming, right?

[tek inpektor]

Is an OS needed? 

 

@WoodenMarker

Updated.

[DoubleY]

Is a copy of Windows or any peripherals needed? It's for gaming, right?

 

No peripherals needed.

Did you even read the OP?

[helping]

Updated.

have them use trial indefinitely, all they miss out on is updates (lel), wallpaper, aero, and other windows downloadable crap. Not missing much.

they can buy the OS later when they rake in some money. OS now cuts into performance forever, OS later cuts into performance (conveniences really) temporarily now.

[tek inpektor]

Did you even read the OP?

I updated it after he asked.

[AlwaysFSX]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3cYxO
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3cYxO/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3cYxO/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($236.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $627.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 22:34 EDT-0400)

[DoubleY]

I updated it after he asked.

The part that said no peripherals needed was in the original post. At least it was for me

[tek inpektor]

have them use trial indefinitely, all they miss out on is updates (lel), wallpaper, aero, and other windows downloadable crap. Not missing much.

they can buy the OS later when they rake in some money. OS now cuts into performance forever, OS later cuts into performance (conveniences really) temporarily now.

Or Linux, there's always Linux. Not many games.... but it's still there. Would prefer Windows though.

[WoodenMarker]

Did you even read the OP?

Oh, my mistake--been awake for 30+ hours or so. 

 

@WoodenMarker

Updated.

How's this look? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3cYzW

[helping]

Or Linux, there's always Linux. Not many games.... but it's still there. Would prefer Windows though.

still not considering used?

[tek inpektor]

Oh, my mistake--been awake for 30+ hours or so. 

 

How's this look? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3cYzW

Good.

[tek inpektor]

still not considering used?

Nope.

[MbV93]

My take  Edit:(oops! forgot ShadowPlay) :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($58.29 @ Newegg)
Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Case:  Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($135.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $636.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 22:48 EDT-0400)

[theelitegamer]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Really2n2/saved/46NN What I'll go with, I would go with the 750 ti but you need a OS so had to downgrade a little. (this build is basically what Linus did in his budget computer build)

[nixproducer]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Really2n2/saved/46NN What I'll go with, I would go with the 750 ti but you need a OS so had to downgrade a little. (this build is basically what Linus did in his budget computer build)

Yes, i recommend just going with that build but with a 750 or a 750 ti 

[CCap]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Really2n2/saved/46NN What I'll go with, I would go with the 750 ti but you need a OS so had to downgrade a little. (this build is basically what Linus did in his budget computer build)

The OP specifically said that he wanted to have Shadowplay compatibility. Just incase you don't know what that is, it is a livestreaming/game recording software only supported by nVidia GPU's. He would be forced to go with a 750ti or something of the sorts in order to take advantage of its features. 

 

However, I would recommend this build from @WoodenMarker 

[theelitegamer]

The OP specifically said that he wanted to have Shadowplay compatibility. Just incase you don't know what that is, it is a livestreaming/game recording software only supported by nVidia GPU's. He would be forced to go with a 750ti or something of the sorts in order to take advantage of its features. 

 

However, I would recommend this build from @WoodenMarker 

Ah, thanks matey... I forgot the keep that in mind.... then in that case I'll throw in a 750 to correct myself

[CCap]

Ah, thanks matey... I forgot the keep that in mind.... then in that case I'll throw in a 750 to correct myself

Solid choice.

[Hidden Orange]

Almost $700, though...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($84.74 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  MSI A88XM-E35 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($61.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.26 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($249.99 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Xigmatek Recon ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($37.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($101.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $683.93

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 23:23 EDT-0400)

 

The 760K was about $5 more than the 750K. The 600W PSU might be excessive, but it might be worth it to keep for future upgrades, but if not, then go for the Corsair 430W one or something less expensive. That's pretty much it, I just wanted to see if I could include a GTX 760 around your price point. If it's too expensive for your tastes, then go for the GTX 750 Ti and that'll drop the almost $700 to probably $650 or so. Also, you could go for a less expensive GTX 760, like the MSI one.

 

Here's the build with a GTX 750 Ti, lower PSU, and an optical drive because why not?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($84.74 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  MSI A88XM-E35 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($61.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.26 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($164.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  Xigmatek Recon ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($101.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $600.92

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 23:32 EDT-0400)

[KayBop]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3d16Z

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3d16Z/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3d16Z/benchmarks/

 

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

Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($159.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

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

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($97.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $604.90

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-20 00:06 EDT-0400)