Custom build Gaming Desktop

[joneidy]

Hello everyone,

This is my first time posting on the forums. I was wondering if I could get any recommendations for a custom build with a $700 budget. I already have a monitor, mouse and keyboard.

The computer will be used mostly for gaming and writing papers for school.

Thanks in advance.

[Homicidium]

http://linustechtips.com/main/forum/18-new-builds-and-planning/

 

This would probably be a more suited area of the forum for your request, mate!  

[ZetZet]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($118.97 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  MSI B85-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($76.49 @ Amazon) 

Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($67.50 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($199.99 @ TigerDirect) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($40.00 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($33.98 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($94.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $716.90

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-28 10:37 EDT-0400)

[joneidy]

Wow that was a very quick reply, thanks a lot. Now I have an idea of the different components.

[GamerGuy]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($118.97 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  MSI B85-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($76.49 @ Amazon) 

Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($67.50 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($199.99 @ TigerDirect) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($40.00 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($33.98 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($94.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $716.90

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-28 10:37 EDT-0400)

 

Just wondering, (learning myself) Why go with an i3 over something AMD? Aren't AMD cpu's better on low budget builds?

[ZetZet]

Just wondering, (learning myself) Why go with an i3 over something AMD? Aren't AMD cpu's better on low budget builds?

Haswell i3's are really damn fast. That's about it.

[Guest andyysplash]

And you can upgrade to a 4770k later with ease

[DLM_012]

And you can upgrade to a 4770k later with ease

Based off of his needs and 90% of the people out there, nobody needs a 4770K. It would be a huge waste of money.

I agree with the posted build.

[Guest andyysplash]

Based off of his needs and 90% of the people out there, nobody needs a 4770K. It would be a huge waste of money.

I agree with the posted build.

Fair point, but if he were ever to need more CPU power it's easier and cheaper to grab an i5 or i7 than have to swap motherboard and CPU from AM3+ to the Haswell.