Budget Gaming PC

[Ilian]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/87Pst6

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/87Pst6/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($127.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.29 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Enermax ECA3253-BW ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1045.18

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


What do you guys think about this budget gaming PC ? Can i make something better then this for 1000$ ? 

[FusionBlitzx]

Well this build is extremely balanced and quite powerful, you would be hard pressed to make something better than this. The only thing I can pick at is the case but that's just my preference. 

[ohJey]

You could probably do a G3258 and like a 290x, but it depends if you need more GPU for your games or more cpu

 

You can definitely get a cheaper mobo (like 80$ instead of 128)

You could step down to a 8320 (depending on the price) and just overclock

[Ilian]

Well this build is extremely balanced and quite powerful, you would be hard pressed to make something better than this. The only thing I can pick at is the case but that's just my preference. 

Thanks , 

For the case i got it because was cheap and has the usb 3.0 front 

[Ilian]

You could probably do a G3258 and like a 290x, but it depends if you need more GPU for your games or more cpu

 

You can definitely get a cheaper mobo (like 80$ instead of 128)

You could step down to a 8320 (depending on the price) and just overclock

I went with that board because of the VRM , i saw some reviews that used 970 chipset with 8350 , and got into problems. So i just want to secure a good "home" for the CPU 

[ohJey]

I went with that board because of the VRM , i saw some reviews that used 970 chipset with 8350 , and got into problems. So i just want to secure a good "home" for the CPU 

ah I see 

you're build is pretty good

[MunsterMash]

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/87Pst6

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/87Pst6/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($127.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.29 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Enermax ECA3253-BW ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1045.18

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

What do you guys think about this budget gaming PC ? Can i make something better then this for 1000$ ? 

 

 

If you could, I would find a 700w or 750w psu because the 290 is really power consuming. But if you can't, that's fine too, I just recommend a slightly larger psu. But the rest is pretty solid. Probably the best $1000 rig i've seen.

[Ilian]

If you could, I would find a 700w or 750w psu because the 290 is really power consuming. But if you can't, that's fine too, I just recommend a slightly larger psu. But the rest is pretty solid. Probably the best $1000 rig i've seen.

I was thinking about it , i think you're right , anyway seasonic makes some pretty solid PSU with very low cost . I dont want to be on fire for only 20$

[Phoenix70]

get a sapphire 290 if you can

[MunsterMash]

I was thinking about it , i think you're right , anyway seasonic makes some pretty solid PSU with very low cost . I dont want to be on fire for only 20$

 

You could also save some money on getting a used/refurbished r9 290. Though make sure it has a good warranty, aside from that, nothing really to improve.

 

 

P.S. With the money you save on the used gpu, you can get the bigger psu.

[Ilian]

get a sapphire 290 if you can

I can do that but i have ti wait a little more to get the extra money 

But why saphire , i already have a gigabyte hd 5770 on my PC for a long time , it was overclocked , but i pushed it to its limits , and it is been good so far . Is gigabyte brand quality going down ? 

[Ilian]

You could also save some money on getting a used/refurbished r9 290. Though make sure it has a good warranty, aside from that, nothing really to improve.

 

 

P.S. With the money you save on the used gpu, you can get the bigger psu.

Yea , that is a good idea too . 

[jaffacakes]

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/87Pst6

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/87Pst6/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($127.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.29 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Enermax ECA3253-BW ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1045.18

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

What do you guys think about this budget gaming PC ? Can i make something better then this for 1000$ ? 

 

I'd change the case, It has bad air flow. I'd say choose some cases from Corsair, CoolerMaster, Bitenix, Fractal Design, Silverstone or NZXT. Everything is perfect IMO. No needs for a larger PSU, you have a bout 150w of headroom. 

[jaffacakes]

Yea , that is a good idea too . 

No needs of a bigger PSU. You have 150w of headroom. Go with what you made, change the case.

[Phoenix70]

I can do that but i have ti wait a little more to get the extra money 

But why saphire , i already have a gigabyte hd 5770 on my PC for a long time , it was overclocked , but i pushed it to its limits , and it is been good so far . Is gigabyte brand quality going down ? 

sapphire completely dominates amd's high end gpus... the others are good but sapphire is by far the greatest

[MEC-777]

sapphire completely dominates amd's high end gpus... the others are good but sapphire is by far the greatest

You should take a look at reviews of the Club3d R9-290. It's actually one of, if not, the fastest of the non-reference 290's. Club3d is a fairly unknown and somewhat underrated brand. 

[Phoenix70]

You should take a look at reviews of the Club3d R9-290. It's actually one of, if not, the fastest of the non-reference 290's. Club3d is a fairly unknown and somewhat underrated brand. 

ive heard of club3d... but i just find sapphire (especially vapor-x) to be the better choice... although i admit i have not given it enough attention

[Ilian]

I'd change the case, It has bad air flow. I'd say choose some cases from Corsair, CoolerMaster, Bitenix, Fractal Design, Silverstone or NZXT. Everything is perfect IMO. No needs for a larger PSU, you have a bout 150w of headroom. 

http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/thermaltake-case-vn40006w2n

This looks better than what i have in the partlist 

[jaffacakes]

http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/thermaltake-case-vn40006w2n

This looks better than what i have in the partlist 

Thermaltake is kinda good. I don't know about that case. Watch some reviews.

[Guest]

You can probably spend 10 bucks more for an i5 and save a lot of money on the mobo

[MunsterMash]

http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/thermaltake-case-vn40006w2n

This looks better than what i have in the partlist

Here is IMO the best budget case you can get. The Cougar Spike Gaming Tower. Good quality at an insanely low price. $35.

http://newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=11-553-011

[MEC-777]

With cases, it's very subjective. Just pick one that has the features and looks you want that fits your budget.