First time computer build

[andrethegiant]

Hello smart peoples. I don't know much about computers but I'm really interested in them so I have decided to build one with a $700 (with some wiggle room) budget not including M&K and monitor. What I really need help on is picking out my Graphics card, memory, and mainly the CPU. I plan on using this computer for gaming (battlefield) at decent settings, video editing + rendering, and for everyday use. If anybody could help me out with this it would be greatly appreciated. Also p.s. I want it to look super sexy.

 

Thank you

 

 

 

Location: Houston, Texas. MURICA!

[harrynowl]

Hi, welcome to the forum!

 

I assume you have a monitor and stuff already?

 

Also I think this topic would be more suitable in "new builds and planning"- but don't post it there, a mod can move this one.

 

Also being 'super sexy' is different to each person as what I think looks good might not be your opinion of good  So I opted for a good looking case without it being gaudy and impractical.

 

If you can stretch your budget 10% this would be great:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($184.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($75.66 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($71.88 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($72.00 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($216.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Mwave) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Other: Windows 8.1/7 From either G2A or /r/softwareswap (reddit) ($15.00)

Total: $766.49

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

 

and if not

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($114.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($75.66 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($71.88 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($72.00 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($216.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Mwave) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Other: Windows 8.1/7 From either G2A or /r/softwareswap (reddit) ($15.00)

Total: $696.49

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Or the 2nd option- which is probably the best option for your use scenario- especially when overclocked.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

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

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($73.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($71.88 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($72.00 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($216.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Mwave) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Other: Windows 8.1/7 From either G2A or /r/softwareswap (reddit) ($15.00)

Total: $718.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

I believe if you live near a microcentre you can get bundles or so with FX8320s at $99.

[Jade]

Going to ask this to have it out of the way: Would you take better performance over looks? Budget builds and looks don't usually go well together, while keeping performance.

[PokémonTrainerFour]

[Fred Castellum]

Well first off welcome to the forums!

 

 

Don't forget to read the CoC here!

 

Where do you live? Pricing may vary on location.

 

Wait.... why am I helping pedobear build a PC?...

[CoolBeans]

I am assuming you are in the US

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($144.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($71.88 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($216.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case  ($61.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $685.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

[Faceman]

That's a bad build for $700 in that video

[harrynowl]

That's a bad build for $700 in that video

Spent more on looks I guess.

 

ITX is never good on a budget as you pay a premium

[andrethegiant]

Performance probably.

[harrynowl]

Performance probably.

Quote who you're talking to so they know you've spoken to them

[Kryptyx]

Do you already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc...? If not, those things will eat into your build. How much wiggle room do you have in your $700 budget, if any?

[PokémonTrainerFour]

That's a bad build for $700 in that video

 

well I thought it was ok based on the benchmarks (30+ FPS in most games at ultra detail)

[andrethegiant]

To: Harrynowl

 

thanks a lot for all the builds defiantly going to check this out. And how do I get a mod to move my post? 

[andrethegiant]

I cant quote for some reason

[andrethegiant]

To: Jade

 

Performance preferably but I do plan on over clocking if that gives me some lee way.

[andrethegiant]

To: CoolBeans

 

thank you very much

[andrethegiant]

To: Kryptyx

 

Yes  I already have those things.

[harrynowl]

To: Harrynowl

 

thanks a lot for all the builds defiantly going to check this out. And how do I get a mod to move my post? 

They'll usually do it for you; they're good like that.