Budget Pc build

Kcoker25 · September 28, 2014

Hey everyone. Im looking to build a pc on a close to console budget. Im not looking to play the most demanding games out there now such as battlefield 4 crysis 3 ect. I want something that can run games such as Dota 2, Burnout paradise, Modern warfare 2, Maybe some black ops, Minecraft, and I would like to get gta 5 when it finally does come out for the pc. I want to play all my games at 60 fps and willing to give up ultra graphics for this. Im willing to spend $500-$600 in this budget. Im also not looking to overclock on this computer or record videos. I just want it for gaming and skype with friends. I mostly play Dota 2 which isnt that demanding of a game so I dont want to spend a lot on a computer. Do not include the OS or peripherals for this build. This is just going to be a basic gaming computer that will last me 2 years.

79wjd · September 28, 2014

Hey everyone. Im looking to build a pc on a close to console budget. Im not looking to play the most demanding games out there now such as battlefield 4 crysis 3 ect. I want something that can run games such as Dota 2, Burnout paradise, Modern warfare 2, Maybe some black ops, Minecraft, and I would like to get gta 5 when it finally does come out for the pc. I want to play all my games at 60 fps and willing to give up ultra graphics for this. Im willing to spend $500-$600 in this budget. Im also not looking to overclock on this computer or record videos. I just want it for gaming and skype with friends. I mostly play Dota 2 which isnt that demanding of a game so I dont want to spend a lot on a computer. Do not include the OS or peripherals for this build. This is just going to be a basic gaming computer that will last me 2 years.

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SimpleG · September 28, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.98 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $607.38

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 13:26 EDT-0400

OC the 270 and you'll be rolling

Kcoker25 · September 28, 2014

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Archangel1994 · September 28, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($98.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $589.91

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 13:22 EDT-0400

Before anyone mentions the PSU being overkill. The CX600M was cheaper than the CX500M so why not

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On to the build. No OC'ing on a budget makes the I3 the best choice without a doubt. I got Z97 for potential upgrading iinto broadwell. RAM and HDD are standard. Most games you listed do not require a beefy video card except GTA 5 hence the R9 280 (Should make medium a cinch and possibly high but that depends on CPU stress). Case is a good one for little money and I already explained the PSU.