Budget gaming pc

[Square554]

Hello,

 

I want to build a budget gaming pc and I have made a build on pcpartpicker.

link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bFqqrH

 

I couldnt find the case i wanted, it is a Cooler Master Force 500.

 

Can you guys please tell me if this build would work or what I should change?

I chose the 750w power supply because I want to use it for many many more years (possibly in a future build maybe? )

 

Please post your feed back!

 

 

[Archangel1994]

Hello,

 

I want to build a budget gaming pc and I have made a build on pcpartpicker.

link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bFqqrH

 

I couldnt find the case i wanted, it is a Cooler Master Force 500.

 

Can you guys please tell me if this build would work or what I should change?

I chose the 750w power supply because I want to use it for many many more years (possibly in a future build maybe? )

 

Please post your feed back!

Wattage does not necessarily determine length of use. If you intend to stick to only 1 graphics card for a while then you would do wise to get a very good 550-600W 80+ Gold/Bronze PSU.

 

As for the build you can do a bit better. Give me a moment to suggest the better parts for you.

[ShadowCaptain]

thats not bad actually sure you dont need the PSU

 

You could probably maximise and get a better GPU for that budget though, let me give this a crack

 

 

I did 2, one with an i3 and one with an i5, both use the R9 280

 

 

i3 = PCPartPicker part list /  i3 Version costs : $565

 

i5 = PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($183.95 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($49.79 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($50.49 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $639.18

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-06 06:19 EDT-0400

[Jade]

What's your actual budget? Can't really improve it without knowing how far we can go.

[Square554]

Around $700 usd ( i got 700 euro but its easier talking in usd)

[Archangel1994]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl8d8gbxm - Better RAM and cheaper

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr - Better PSU and 10 year warranty. Perfect If you do not go CF/SLI unless with low consumption cards.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280gaming3g - Better card for same price, can be OC'd to provide near same performance as 280X.

 

Also I recommend getting http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2 if you get a case that it fits in. It's really good and perfect for FX-6300.

[dragoon20005]

oh no not that PSU!!!

 

that PSU is a low end model from CM

 

drop the DVD drive and pick a 500-550 watt PSU like the one from Corsair CX500

 

see if you can squeeze a R9 280 3GB GPU but no XFX

[Archangel1994]

Drop the DVD drive and pick a 500-550 watt PSU like the one from Corsair CX500

He picked it for a reason I assume and no. DO NOT go with CX500. The CS550M is a much better choice.

 

Edit: He is right on the 280X though. See if you can get that instead and get an MSI R9 280X. Sapphire is clocked too low tbh and XFX cooling is the WORST for 280x (VRAM's not covered, temps get extreme)

[dragoon20005]

He picked it for a reason I assume and no. DO NOT go with CX500. The CS550M is a much better choice.

well it a budget build

 

the CS will be more costly

 

just avoid really low end PSU

[Archangel1994]

just avoid really low end PSU

So you recommend to him a low end PSU? The CX500 is really only a good option if you are on a tight budget. Otherwise I really suggest getting either CS550M or something similar.

[ShadowCaptain]

Around $700 usd ( i got 700 euro but its easier talking in usd)

 

Erm 700 euros is actually $935......

[dragoon20005]

So you recommend to him a low end PSU? The CX500 is really only a good option if you are on a tight budget. Otherwise I really suggest getting either CS550M or something similar.

good point

 

still we have to let OP decide which PSU he will prefer 

[Archangel1994]

Erm 700 euros is actually $935......

USD prices translate damn near 95% to EUR. The cost transfers are stupidly unfair. An R9 290 from sapphire here is $400. In holland on average 360 euros... (Tri-x)

[ShadowCaptain]

 

USD prices translate damn near 95% to EUR. The cost transfers are stupidly unfair. An R9 290 from sapphire here is $400. In holland on average 360 euros... (Tri-x)

 

 

Used the German one for a euro build, I guess it depends what country OP is from... prices differ in every country

 

What about, comes to 620 leaving space for a Case and other bits and bobs (maybe a better cooler)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  (€151.90 @ Caseking) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (€47.73 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Grey 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (€68.98 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€50.00 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card  (€224.89 @ Pixmania DE) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  (€59.90 @ Caseking) 

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer  (€15.83 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

Total: €619.23

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-06 12:26 CEST+0200

[SimpleG]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus H81M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($63.16 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($73.95 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.91 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $724.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-06 06:29 EDT-0400

 

Maybe dis?

[Square554]

Thank you guys for all the suggestions but I have a question. I read that alot of the 270x and 280(x) have issues with artifacts and stuff... Do any of you have experiences with this? And what would be the best brand to purchase a 280(x) from? Also about some people saying I should buy an i5? That's double the cost of a Fx6300. I'm not really sure..

[Archangel1994]

Thank you guys for all the suggestions but I have a question. I read that alot of the 270x and 280(x) have issues with artifacts and stuff... Do any of you have experiences with this? And what would be the best brand to purchase a 280(x) from? Also about some people saying I should buy an i5? That's double the cost of a Fx6300. I'm not really sure..

I5 > FX-6300 by miles in gaming because core for core the I5 is a lot stronger and not a lot of games can actually use more than 4 cores/threads.

 

As for best brand I would say MSI. Their cooler is good and their clock speed is high. I would recommend sapphire but they clock it at 850 (reference) which is silly. I could also recommend Gigabyte if I didn't hear things about the gigabyte cooler being trash for AMD cards.

[Square554]

So i took some time to make a new confirguration. I came to the following one:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XpqqrH

 

I can buy this configuration for 760 euros.

 

Is this one better? Do I need another CPU cooler if I don't plan on overclocking (yet)? I want to keep the option open hence the K processor.

[Square554]

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[Square554]

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[dragoon20005]

So i took some time to make a new confirguration. I came to the following one:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XpqqrH

 

I can buy this configuration for 760 euros.

 

Is this one better? Do I need another CPU cooler if I don't plan on overclocking (yet)? I want to keep the option open hence the K processor.

one problem

 

you picked a K series CPU

 

but you are running a B85 board

 

that wont work well as the CPU is OC ready but the board is not

 

get the non-K version if you want to use that board

 

like i said before

 

avoid the low end  CoolerMaster PSU

 

they will fail prematurely and destroy your PC

[Square554]

Thank you Dragoon2005!

[brob]

So i took some time to make a new confirguration. I came to the following one:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XpqqrH

 

I can buy this configuration for 760 euros.

 

Is this one better? Do I need another CPU cooler if I don't plan on overclocking (yet)? I want to keep the option open hence the K processor.

 

If you want to be able to overclock at some point you should get a Z97 motherboard.

 

If you want a psu that will last for a while you will need to get one that is of better quality. Sadly one generally has to pay a fair bit more for a good psu. Check out anything by Seasonic or XFX. There are also some very good units by Superflower. The Antec HCG modular psu tend to be good. Corsair CX modular will do in a pinch.

[ShadowCaptain]

So i took some time to make a new confirguration. I came to the following one:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XpqqrH

 

I can buy this configuration for 760 euros.

 

Is this one better? Do I need another CPU cooler if I don't plan on overclocking (yet)? I want to keep the option open hence the K processor.

 

If you are getting the K processor you want a z87 board (or if you are getting the newer 4690k you want the z97), the b series are not designed for overclocking, also the stock cooler is ok but in a system like this I would personally not bother with a stock cooler above the penitum/i3 models, get a cheap cooler like the evo 212 if you do not want to spend loads on cooling, will allow a healthy overclock too 

 

Otherwise the build looks fine dude! Either get a Z87 + 4670k OR z97 + 4690k OR b85 + none K

[Square554]

If you are getting the K processor you want a z87 board (or if you are getting the newer 4690k you want the z97), the b series are not designed for overclocking, also the stock cooler is ok but in a system like this I would personally not bother with a stock cooler above the penitum/i3 models, get a cheap cooler like the evo 212 if you do not want to spend loads on cooling, will allow a healthy overclock too 

 

Otherwise the build looks fine dude! Either get a Z87 + 4670k OR z97 + 4690k OR b85 + none K

I replaced the power supply with a Corsair CS650M, and the motherboard with a MSI Z87-G43. Also added the evo 212 cooler. Thanks!