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So there is is a possibility that I will be able to build a PC for $500 on my birthday (September 14) and need some suggestions..

 

Budget: $500

Location: Canada

Peripherals: I don't need any peripherals since I have them all already.

Case: Prodigy or Prodigy M

 

I will be using it for mainly Gaming and some video editing/recording/rendering.

I would like it to be as quiet as possible.

The colours should preferably be blue/white/black.

 

I think I got everything, thanks a lot guys.

 

EDIT: I will be playing at 1080p on one monitor

EDIT2: No OS needed.

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($106.02 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($44.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 


Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 



Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.49 @ Newegg) 

Total: $579.44

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($106.02 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($44.98 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.49 @ Newegg) 
Total: $579.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Did you even read my post?

Main Rig: -FX8150 -32gb Kingston HyperX BLUE -120gb Kingston HyperX SSD -1TB WD Black -ASUS R9 270 DCUII OC -Corsair 300r -Full specs on Profile


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Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 

Why would you go with a 7870? Why not go with a R7 instead? 

It uses the same architecture, but AMD did still made modifications didn't they?

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Did you even read my post?

What exactly is your problem with that build? 

 

Switch out the fucking case and it'll match your post.

 

"My opinion is that your opinion is wrong." - AlwaysFSX    CPU I5 4690k MB MSI Gaming 5 RAM 2 x 4GB HyperX Blu DDR3 GPU Asus GTX970 Strix,  Case Corsair 760T Storage 1 x 120GB 840EVO 1 x 1TB WD Blue, 1 x 500GB Toshiba  

 The cave/beast v2 (OLD) http://imgur.com/a/8AmeH                                  PSU 600W Raidmax RX600AF Displays ASUS VS278Q-P x2, BenQ Xl2720z Cooling Dark Rock 3, 4 AP120s Keyboard Logitech G710+ Mouse Razer Deathadder 

 

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Don't know why you want that case



 

CPU: AMD Athlon X2 340 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($49.98 @ Amazon Canada) 


Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard  ($99.00 @ Vuugo) 

Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Memory Express) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card  ($93.50 @ Vuugo) 

Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Blue) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($59.88 @ Canada Computers) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Memory Express) 

Total: $505.12

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Why would you go with a 7870? Why not go with a R7 instead? 

It uses the same architecture, but AMD did still made modifications didn't they?

Yes. An R7 would be a better choice. 

 

"My opinion is that your opinion is wrong." - AlwaysFSX    CPU I5 4690k MB MSI Gaming 5 RAM 2 x 4GB HyperX Blu DDR3 GPU Asus GTX970 Strix,  Case Corsair 760T Storage 1 x 120GB 840EVO 1 x 1TB WD Blue, 1 x 500GB Toshiba  

 The cave/beast v2 (OLD) http://imgur.com/a/8AmeH                                  PSU 600W Raidmax RX600AF Displays ASUS VS278Q-P x2, BenQ Xl2720z Cooling Dark Rock 3, 4 AP120s Keyboard Logitech G710+ Mouse Razer Deathadder 

 

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Don't know why you want that case

 
CPU: AMD Athlon X2 340 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($49.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard  ($99.00 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Memory Express) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card  ($93.50 @ Vuugo) 
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Blue) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($59.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Memory Express) 
Total: $505.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I want it because I have to put the case on my desk, so I want something small and I like the prodigy.

Main Rig: -FX8150 -32gb Kingston HyperX BLUE -120gb Kingston HyperX SSD -1TB WD Black -ASUS R9 270 DCUII OC -Corsair 300r -Full specs on Profile


Other Devices: -One Plus One 64gb Sandstone Black -Canon T5 -Moto G -Pebble Smartwatch -Nintendo 2DS -G27 Racing Wheel


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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($106.02 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($44.98 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.49 @ Newegg) 
Total: $579.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-07 17:53 EDT-0400

 

 

 

 

Don't know why you want that case

 
CPU: AMD Athlon X2 340 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($49.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard  ($99.00 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Memory Express) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card  ($93.50 @ Vuugo) 
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Blue) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($59.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Memory Express) 
Total: $505.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-07 18:01 EDT-0400

 

 

 

And what OS will he be using?

 

Oh! I know!

 

Linux Mint!

 

people we need to include the OS with our builds!!!!!!

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And what OS will he be using?

 

Oh! I know!

 

Linux Mint!

 

people we need to include the OS with our builds!!!!!!

He didn't mention it.

 

People need to start including the OS in their suggestions.

 

"My opinion is that your opinion is wrong." - AlwaysFSX    CPU I5 4690k MB MSI Gaming 5 RAM 2 x 4GB HyperX Blu DDR3 GPU Asus GTX970 Strix,  Case Corsair 760T Storage 1 x 120GB 840EVO 1 x 1TB WD Blue, 1 x 500GB Toshiba  

 The cave/beast v2 (OLD) http://imgur.com/a/8AmeH                                  PSU 600W Raidmax RX600AF Displays ASUS VS278Q-P x2, BenQ Xl2720z Cooling Dark Rock 3, 4 AP120s Keyboard Logitech G710+ Mouse Razer Deathadder 

 

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And what OS will he be using?

 

Oh! I know!

 

Linux Mint!

 

people we need to include the OS with our builds!!!!!!

My, I didn't clarify I don't need an OS.

Main Rig: -FX8150 -32gb Kingston HyperX BLUE -120gb Kingston HyperX SSD -1TB WD Black -ASUS R9 270 DCUII OC -Corsair 300r -Full specs on Profile


Other Devices: -One Plus One 64gb Sandstone Black -Canon T5 -Moto G -Pebble Smartwatch -Nintendo 2DS -G27 Racing Wheel


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Peripherals: I don't need them since i have all of them already. 

because you know.... a operating system is totally similar to a mouse pad...

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My, I didn't clarify I don't need an OS.

so you have one?

 

people always say this.... what OS are people running?!?! do people just have win7 keys lying around there house? or are they pirating them?

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZMCzpg

 

Sorry I couldnt do better because that case you want is limiting me on cheaper motherboard and case it self is quite expensive for this budget. You could throw pentium instead in it and fit budget but i3 is far better overall.

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he didn't mention the needed a OS

he dident mention that he needed a CPU....

My Car: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/?p=4442206


CPU: i5 4590 |Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4|Memory: Corsair Vengance 8gbs|Storage: WD Caviar Blue 1TB|GPU: ZOTAC GTX 760 2gb|PSU: Thermaltech TR2 500W|Monitors: LG24M35 24" & Dual 19"|Mouse:Razer DeathAdder 2013 with SteelSeries Qck mini|Keyboard: Ducky DK2087 Zero MX Red|Headset: HyperX Cloud|Cooling: Corsair 120mm blue LED, Lepa vortex 120mm, stock 120mm|Case:Enermax Ostrog Blue Windowed


 

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so you have one?

 

people always say this.... what OS are people running?!?! do people just have win7 keys lying around there house? or are they pirating them?

My dad works for a company that partners with microsoft so I get a lot of keys for things for free

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZMCzpg

 

Sorry I couldnt do better because that case you want is limiting me on cheaper motherboard and case it self is quite expensive for this budget. You could throw pentium instead in it and fit budget but i3 is far better overall.

Yeah, I might have to change the case.

Main Rig: -FX8150 -32gb Kingston HyperX BLUE -120gb Kingston HyperX SSD -1TB WD Black -ASUS R9 270 DCUII OC -Corsair 300r -Full specs on Profile


Other Devices: -One Plus One 64gb Sandstone Black -Canon T5 -Moto G -Pebble Smartwatch -Nintendo 2DS -G27 Racing Wheel


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he said he wanted a build, a cpu is in a build

well, he can have a 4-way SLI Titan build but with out a OS he's stuck in the BIOS..

 

i ALWAYS include a OS, if they dont need it they dont have to buy it. I do this because one person (computer noob) got his $450 pc build, he was happy, when he tried to boot it up, obviously, he had no OS. he knew he needed one when he was planning it out, it just slipped his mind when he ordered everything.

 

My dad works for a company that partners with microsoft so I get a lot of keys for things for free

 

Yeah, I might have to change the case.

thank you for clarifying. 

 

I too work for a IT guy, and i have access to his unlimited Win7 key :)

My Car: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/?p=4442206


CPU: i5 4590 |Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4|Memory: Corsair Vengance 8gbs|Storage: WD Caviar Blue 1TB|GPU: ZOTAC GTX 760 2gb|PSU: Thermaltech TR2 500W|Monitors: LG24M35 24" & Dual 19"|Mouse:Razer DeathAdder 2013 with SteelSeries Qck mini|Keyboard: Ducky DK2087 Zero MX Red|Headset: HyperX Cloud|Cooling: Corsair 120mm blue LED, Lepa vortex 120mm, stock 120mm|Case:Enermax Ostrog Blue Windowed


 

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