$600 AMD Budget Build!

[Number 29]

Hey guys, just put this build together and wanted to know how it looked and what not, I think it's actually pretty good for $600, might even throw in an aftermarket heatsink with it. 

 

Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/pc101201/saved/XcsnTW

[PhantomChevron]

not bad, pretty good build

[CowsGoRoar]

It's good!

[Fulgrim]

You can get Windows 8.1 here for a lot less, and buy an aftermarket cooler with the saved cash.

 

https://www.g2a.com/windows-8-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-global.html

[SAV1OUR]

looks fine

[ZacDaMan72]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

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

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($80.99 @ Amazon) 

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

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

Case: Rosewill Line-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($25.00) - g2a.com

Total: $605.91

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-26 20:30 EDT-0400

[Benjio]

Definitely get your Windows license from G2A like others have said, also don't spend much on an aftermarket heatsink, you won't be able to overclock much (if at all) with that motherboard. I would for sure spend the money saved on a 280 instead of a 270 like ZacDaMan72 suggested. Also CD/DVD drives are not needed for most people anymore, unless you have a specific use you need it for. Also just small personal opinion suggestions, get a different case and a Seagate Barracuda instead of a Western Digital Blue.

Edit: Nevermind, that case looks pretty nice for the price actually.

[Number 29]

Definitely get your Windows license from G2A like others have said, also don't spend much on an aftermarket heatsink, you won't be able to overclock much (if at all) with that motherboard. I would for sure spend the money saved on a 280 instead of a 270 like ZacDaMan72 suggested. Also CD/DVD drives are not needed for most people anymore, unless you have a specific use you need it for. Also just small personal opinion suggestions, get a different case and a Seagate Barracuda instead of a Western Digital Blue.

Edit: Nevermind, that case looks pretty nice for the price actually.

Idk, G2A looks pretty sketchy to me, and ikr the case for the price is great! 

[Benjio]

Idk, G2A looks pretty sketchy to me, and ikr the case for the price is great! 

I've never used G2A myself, other people who've used it here have said it is legit though. Up to you to decide I guess.