Budget gaming rig

[lc_sky]

Hi

I'm looking to build my first computer.

I have $800nzd to spend (I might be able to spend more if really necessary)

Can someone please give me an example of a build that can run most current games (bf4, cod, minecraft) at atleast medium settings with decent frame rates.

I want to buy from nz sites as it is easier to ship. I have an os and monitor already so I won't need that.

Thanks in advance and if you have questions please ask

Edit: I will be upgrading in the next year or two most likely.

[Under_Score]

$12 over, should be able to play BF4 at over 30 fps if you remove the bottleneck by OCing the Pentium K.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($86.25 @ PB Technologies) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($65.36 @ Ascent Technology) 

Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Mighty Ape) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($113.85 @ PB Technologies) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.00 @ PC Force) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($229.95 @ Computer Lounge) 

Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.00 @ PC Force) 

Power Supply: Raidmax COBRA 500W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($84.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Total: $812.40

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-11 21:39 NZDT+1300

[Manny Calavera]

 

$12 over, should be able to play BF4 at over 30 fps if you remove the bottleneck by OCing the Pentium K.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($86.25 @ PB Technologies) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($65.36 @ Ascent Technology) 

Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Mighty Ape) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($113.85 @ PB Technologies) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.00 @ PC Force) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($229.95 @ Computer Lounge) 

Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.00 @ PC Force) 

Power Supply: Raidmax COBRA 500W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($84.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Total: $812.40

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-11 21:39 NZDT+1300

 

those 65$ for cpu cooler should be spent elsewhere. id say better power supply.

 

http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm

 

stock i5 can be run with stock cooler, you can downvolt

[Demons Wrath]

Went $61 over, sorry!

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($86.25 @ PB Technologies) 

CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 300 55.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($47.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($151.05 @ PC Force) 

Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.35 @ PB Technologies) 

Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.35 @ PB Technologies) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.00 @ PC Force) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card  ($199.95 @ Computer Lounge) 

Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case  ($75.38 @ Ascent Technology) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Mighty Ape) 

Total: $861.32

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-11 21:57 NZDT+1300

 

Buuuuuuuuuuuuuut, if you do plan to upgrade, you could use this to upgrade to a 4690k and probably a better graphics card. The motherboard it quite decent. Would make a nice home for a i5. Also when you plan to upgrade, you could grab an extra 120mm fan to finish off the rig nicely.

[lc_sky]

hey guys 

thanks for taking the time to suggest a couple of rigs

i think I'm leaning more towards the 750ti build.

 

Another question, as this is my first build will i need any speacial tools,

im guessing a screw driver, and cable ties and a static band (is this really needed) but should i get anything else just to make sure.

[Demons Wrath]

hey guys 

thanks for taking the time to suggest a couple of rigs

i think I'm leaning more towards the 750ti build.

 

Another question, as this is my first build will i need any speacial tools,

im guessing a screw driver, and cable ties and a static band (is this really needed) but should i get anything else just to make sure.

 

I wouldn't do that if I were you. Just looked at all the prices of 750ti vs R7 265 on pcpartpicker, and the R7 265 is cheaper than any of the 750TI's. http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=164,168&sort=a7 The R7 265 is generally better than the 750ti in gaming, so it makes sense that you should spend less on a better graphics card.

[Demons Wrath]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($86.25 @ PB Technologies) 

CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 200 37.2 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.84 @ PB Technologies) 

Motherboard: ASRock H87M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($118.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.35 @ PB Technologies) 

Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.35 @ PB Technologies) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.00 @ PC Force) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card  ($199.95 @ Computer Lounge) 

Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case  ($75.38 @ Ascent Technology) 

Power Supply: FSP Group 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($99.00 @ PC Force) 

Total: $800.12

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-12 20:47 NZDT+1300

 

Closest to your budget so far. 

[lc_sky]

okay yeah that looks better 

for the h87m would that be a bottle neck if i were to upgrade the cpu to a i5 or i3 or would i have to get a better motherboard as well

[Demons Wrath]

okay yeah that looks better 

for the h87m would that be a bottle neck if i were to upgrade the cpu to a i5 or i3 or would i have to get a better motherboard as well

 

Nope. Niet. Nein. Non. Nej.

 

No. 

 

If you wanted you could change the mobo for a H97 instead:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($86.25 @ PB Technologies) 

CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 200 37.2 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.84 @ PB Technologies) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($133.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Memory: Transcend JetRam 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($97.41 @ Aquila Technology) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.00 @ PC Force) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card  ($199.95 @ Computer Lounge) 

Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case  ($75.38 @ Ascent Technology) 

Power Supply: FSP Group 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($99.00 @ PC Force) 

Total: $799.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-12 21:02 NZDT+1300

 

2 additional changes, brings the build down about a dollar.

[lc_sky]

thanks for your help i think i have my rig sorted.