Planing a Future Build $800

[averydayer]

I want to build a gaming rig for a max of $800. This price includes everything accept the mouse(that means operating system, keyboard, monitor...) I want the max performance for the price with maybe room for improvement in the future as far as the graphics card.

[HeathCliff]

accept except the mouse(that means operating system, keyboard, monitor...)

FTFY. So does that mean no peripherals, monitor and OS? 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.44 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($299.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ Mwave) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $813.38

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-11 17:24 EDT-0400)

 

Here's a quick and dirty list. It does go slightly over, but realistically, it's up to you if you want to cut off a few dollars from here and there.

[Guest]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3I9oe

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3I9oe

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3I9oe/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3I9oe/benchmarks/

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus H87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($102.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.44 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($57.74 @ Amazon) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($106.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $802.11

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-11 17:28 EDT-0400)

 

@HeathCliff he needs a monitor, OS and keyboard

 

@averydayer I haven't found a keyboard yet, dunno what kind you want

[HeathCliff]

@HeathCliff he needs a monitor, OS and keyboard

 

Might not be the case since OP might have made a mistake in his post. "This price includes everything accept the mouse(that means operating system, keyboard, monitor...)". He could have meant 'except'. 

[Guest]

Woe is me. Sometimes I wonder how many people here can write a coherent essay in English, with proper grammar.

 

AMD build:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3I9Gp

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3I9Gp/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3I9Gp/benchmarks/

 

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

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: MSI A88XM-E45 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($64.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.44 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($57.99 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($22.94 @ Amazon) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($106.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $811.03

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-11 17:37 EDT-0400)

[averydayer]

 

 

FTFY. So does that mean no peripherals, monitor and OS? 

 

Sorry what I meant is that i have a mouse and need everything else

[averydayer]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Iato

I took tabascoosauz build a changed a few things. how does it look

[jtrier1]

 

 

FTFY. So does that mean no peripherals, monitor and OS? 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.44 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($299.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ Mwave) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $813.38

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-11 17:24 EDT-0400)

 

Here's a quick and dirty list. It does go slightly over, but realistically, it's up to you if you want to cut off a few dollars from here and there.

 

 

No I think he means that all he has already is the mouse, He needs everything else.

[NerdNinja]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Iato

I took tabascoosauz build a changed a few things. how does it look

 

[jtrier1]

I want to build a gaming rig for a max of $800. This price includes everything accept the mouse(that means operating system, keyboard, monitor...) I want the max performance for the price with maybe room for improvement in the future as far as the graphics card.

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

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

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

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

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($18.15 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.43 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($194.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ Mwave)

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.50 @ Amazon)

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

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Philips 227E4LSB 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($109.99 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($25.76 @ NCIX US)

Total: $806.75

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-11 19:16 EDT-0400)

[i_build_nanosuits]

HERE:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($194.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Micro Center)

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

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: AOC E2260SWDN 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: V7 KC0A2-4L3P Keyboard Wired Standard Keyboard ($5.73 @ Amazon)

Total: $827.60

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-11 21:06 EDT-0400)

[Guest]

@jtrier1 

 

@i_build_nanosuits

 

I'm not sure if an FX will do him any good; he said upgradable so I suggested either i3-4130 or 760K because they're upgradable to Haswell v2 / Broadwell and future FM2+ respectively (not so much the Intel, there's only so much you can do with Intel).

 

I'm quite sure that the FX brand and AM3+ as a whole will be dead soon, but I can't be certain what AMD's plans are. I do know that AMD probably intends to continue the FM2+ lineage since its so new.

 

Also, no offence guys but that EVGA 500B PSU is really bad and since he's going with an overclockable AMD platform it's probably not a safe choice.

[jtrier1]

@jtrier1 

 

@i_build_nanosuits

 

I'm not sure if an FX will do him any good; he said upgradable so I suggested either i3-4130 or 760K because they're upgradable to Haswell v2 / Broadwell and future FM2+ respectively (not so much the Intel, there's only so much you can do with Intel).

 

I'm quite sure that the FX brand and AM3+ as a whole will be dead soon, but I can't be certain what AMD's plans are. I do know that AMD probably intends to continue the FM2+ lineage since its so new.

 

Also, no offence guys but that EVGA 500B PSU is really bad and since he's going with an overclockable AMD platform it's probably not a safe choice.

 

The FX performs better than the i3 and the 760k and he can upgrade to a FX-9750 without changing the mobo down the road. The EVGA 500W was highly rated by consumers on PCpartpicker, which is why I chose it. Thanks for the input anyway.

[i_build_nanosuits]

@jtrier1 

 

@i_build_nanosuits

 

I'm not sure if an FX will do him any good; he said upgradable so I suggested either i3-4130 or 760K because they're upgradable to Haswell v2 / Broadwell and future FM2+ respectively (not so much the Intel, there's only so much you can do with Intel).

 

I'm quite sure that the FX brand and AM3+ as a whole will be dead soon, but I can't be certain what AMD's plans are. I do know that AMD probably intends to continue the FM2+ lineage since its so new.

 

Also, no offence guys but that EVGA 500B PSU is really bad and since he's going with an overclockable AMD platform it's probably not a safe choice.

This FX CPU is powerful enough to play games for the entire PS4/*XBone era, no need to upgrade after that, all what will be needed is GPU upgrade, and this ''EVGA PSU'' as you say is top of the line for the price check reviews for yourself before you make recommandtations, this unit is from the 2nd top tier PSU for 2014. You can't beat this unit at this price point, sorry!

[Stevemario]

What I would get:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K $79.50 + $7.15 (Tax) = $86.65 @ Amazon (Overridden) /* Overridden because of hidden shipping cost */
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 $18.15 + $1.63 (Tax) = $19.78 @ OutletPC /* SEE NOTE 1 */
Motherboard: MSI A78M-E45 $49.99 + $4.49 (Tax) = $54.48 @ Micro Center /* SEE NOTE 2 */
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB $64.99 + $5.84 (Tax) = $70.83 @ NCIX US
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB $54.44 + $4.89 (Tax) = $59.33 @ Amazon
Video Card: EVGA GTX 750 1GB $114.99 + $10.34 (Tax) = $125.33 @ NCIX US
Case: Apex PC-389-C $29.99 + $2.69 (Tax) = $32.68 @ Amazon
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified $39.50 + $3.55 (Tax) = $43.05 @ Amazon
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor $264.99 + $23.84 (Tax) = $288.83 @ B&H /* SEE NOTE 3 */
Keyboard: Rosewill RK-101 Wired Standard Keyboard $6.99 + $0.62 (Tax) = 7.61 @ Amazon
Total: $723.53 + $65.04 (Tax) = $788.57

Note 1: while the difference on the heatsink between stores is only 1 penny, using NCIX' price match would avoid dollars in shipping cost. if you can't get the price match, buy heatsink at Amazon because their free shipping causes it to be the cheapest.

Note 2: Price matching at NCIX will save you $5.99 on hidden microcenter shipping.

Note 3: the monitor in fact has a cheaper price at superbiiz, but with shipping. you can take advantage of NCIX price match and over $100 cart free shipping. you'll save $1   but more importantly, 1 less store to make an account at.
 
when gsync comes out, you can mod your monitor and make it feel better with less.  yes, 40 fps with gsync on will feel better than stuttery 50 fps vsync.

[i_build_nanosuits]

are you kidding me?

not to be mean but i made a build with an r9 270x and an FX-8320 for the same price !..for gaming this config will be running laps around yours

[Stevemario]

I prioritize monitor.

[Guest]

This FX CPU is powerful enough to play games for the entire PS4/*XBone era, no need to upgrade after that, all what will be needed is GPU upgrade, and this ''EVGA PSU'' as you say is top of the line for the price check reviews for yourself before you make recommandtations, this unit is from the 2nd top tier PSU for 2014. You can't beat this unit at this price point, sorry!

 

Dude, I think you should probably do your research before claiming that it's top of the line. Where do you see it being in Tier 2B? It's not even in Tier 3: tier 3 is the 750W and the Classified.

 

This goddamn PSU is in Tier 4. http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Do your research.

 

Here, have a read http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/EVGA/500B/

Knowing TPU, 7.8 is a low enough score.

[i_build_nanosuits]

a 300$ 144hz monitor...yeah...to run with a 100 graphics card, that won't make much sence at all!

[Guest]

I prioritize monitor.

 

LOL dude why would he need a 144hz monitor? That 750 is so slow it won't even be able to provide 144 frames lol

 

And it's not even IPS

[i_build_nanosuits]

Dude, I think you should probably do your research before claiming that it's top of the line. Where do you see it being in Tier 2B? It's not even in Tier 3: tier 3 is the 750W and the Classified.

 

This goddamn PSU is in Tier 4. http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Do your research.

 

Here, have a read http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/EVGA/500B/

Knowing TPU, 7.8 is a low enough score.

 

Ok then what would you suggest for 40$ with at least 500W ?

[Stevemario]

yes it will. not very high settings on crysis, but games these days don't need to be on very high to look great. once you go 144 you can't go back. thats why I said its what I would get. I don't say its the best for everyone.

[Guest]

There shouldn't be a $40 option PSU anyways...when you can get a great, reliable PSU (relatively) for $50-60.

 

Come on, $10-15 won't net you a significantly better GPU. Get a CX500 / CX500M for $55-60, or a XFX TS550 for $55 ($47 after rebate I think).

[i_build_nanosuits]

yes it will. not very high settings on crysis, but games these days don't need to be on very high to look great. once you go 144 you can't go back. thats why I said its what I would get. I don't say its the best for everyone.

60FPS is considered perfeclty fluent framerates by 99.9% of the users, and no a GTX 750 will not run any modern games at 144FPS, not even on low settings unless you are playing at 1024x768 resolution

wich is not very interesting. The quad core athlon CPU can't feed 144 frames in any modern games either, you need a 6 core intel beast with hyperthreading for that kind of performance

with 2x GTX 780 SLI or r9 290 crossfire.

[i_build_nanosuits]

There shouldn't be a $40 option PSU anyways...when you can get a great, reliable PSU (relatively) for $50-60.

 

Come on, $10-15 won't net you a significantly better GPU. Get a CX500 / CX500M for $55-60, or a XFX TS550 for $55 ($47 after rebate I think).

Check review for the corsair CX...it's aweful! Chinese made capacitors, poor design, bad quality components, it's much worse than the EVGA unit i picked, much worst.