Build me a Beast!

[Benana101]

Hey guys, I have $700 spare dollars and I want to build me a gaming PC.

I already have a hard drive and disk drive from my Previous PC so no need to put that into the cost.

I have a $700AUD Budget, I live in Victoria, Australia. In this cost you need to include OS. (Windows 8.1)

 

I already have a case picked out and I don't want any other one, I have seen this case and I love it - http://www.corsair.com/pt-pt/carbide-series-spec-03-orange-led-mid-tower-gaming-case - It cost's $75AUD from where I am getting it.

I am trying to make a gaming based system here so please try and make the best bang for the buck stuff and if you need to ask a question, just ask

 

Thank you

[Krzyimprt]

Hey guys, I have $700 spare dollars and I want to build me a gaming PC.

I already have a hard drive and disk drive from my Previous PC so no need to put that into the cost.

I have a $700AUD Budget, I live in Victoria, Australia. In this cost you need to include OS. (Windows 8.1)

 

I already have a case picked out and I don't want any other one, I have seen this case and I love it - http://www.corsair.com/pt-pt/carbide-series-spec-03-orange-led-mid-tower-gaming-case - It cost's $75AUD from where I am getting it.

I am trying to make a gaming based system here so please try and make the best bang for the buck stuff and if you need to ask a question, just ask

 

Thank you

So many possible configurations you can choose from.. If you're strictly gaming it would make sense to choose a higher end video card. With that being said, I think you should pick out your own parts and look at reviews. Just make sure to get a high quality power supply.

 

 

Ah crap, was about to post this but then $700... ):

No point in spending $4000 when a $1000 rig will be more than enough. Most people don't care for 4K. You hit the law of diminishing return pretty quickly.

[JoaoPRSousa]

Beast with 700AUD and OS? No can do sir...

[Benana101]

How is this build? 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/kTMTjX

 

Should I change anything, I am looking to play games like BF3 Multiplayer on atleast Medium @ 1080p

Same with CSGO, looking to play that at about High @1080p. How would this build do on these games?

 

Oh and does anyone know how high I could overclock this CPU, apparently I can get around 4.4GHz on the stock cooler

 

Also for later in the future what would be a good GPU to go with this build, without having to upgrade anything besides the PSU? Running a bit tight on money

[ROK]

How is this build? 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/kTMTjX

 

Should I change anything, I am looking to play games like BF3 Multiplayer on atleast Medium @ 1080p

Same with CSGO, looking to play that at about High @1080p. How would this build do on these games?

 

Oh and does anyone know how high I could overclock this CPU, apparently I can get around 4.4GHz on the stock cooler

 

Also for later in the future what would be a good GPU to go with this build, without having to upgrade anything besides the PSU? Running a bit tight on money

You can't overlock that CPU with that motherboard.

 

Allow me to demonstrate-

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/rWQY23

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/rWQY23/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($115.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.00 @ Centre Com) 

Video Card: Palit GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB StormX OC Video Card  ($169.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($79.00 @ Scorptec) 

Total: $719.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-19 12:42 EST+1100

 

Steal windows or get one of those keys from g2a for like $10. Too hard to get an os in around $700.

[Jodomcfrodo]

wow, that is pretty shit

I wouldn't say it is that bad...

[Wtalk2]

wow, that is pretty shit

Wow you're helpful! We need more people like you around here

 

PS: OP, I'll be back in a couple mins with my own suggestion on what you should get

[ROK]

I wouldn't say it is that bad...

Yeah, after looking some that price point is insanely hard to work with in Australia. A bit better can be done, however. Didn't mean to be so harsh.

 

Wow you're helpful! We need more people like you around here

 

PS: OP, I'll be back in a couple mins with my own suggestion on what you should get

Implying your post is any more helpful.

[Benana101]

 

You can't overlock that CPU with that motherboard.

 

Allow me to demonstrate-

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/rWQY23

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/rWQY23/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($115.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.00 @ Centre Com) 

Video Card: Palit GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB StormX OC Video Card  ($169.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($79.00 @ Scorptec) 

Total: $719.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-19 12:42 EST+1100

 

Steal windows or get one of those keys from g2a for like $10. Too hard to get an os in around $700.

 

Seems like a good build, I might go with it. Probably switch the case out though with the Corsair Spec 03

[ROK]

Seems like a good build, I might go with it. Probably switch the case out though with the Corsair Spec 03

I personally don't like the spec-03 and find it a bit cheap (I've seen it in real life and was far from impressed). The S340 is likely the best case you'll be able to get in your price range unless you jump up to a phanteks enthoo pro.

[Wtalk2]

Went $30 over but was able to include Windows and this will be able to play pretty much any modern games at 1080P at medium to high settings Plus you can upgrade to a higher end Intel CPU and overclock it with the Z97 motherboard

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($78.50 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.00 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($195.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ Centre Com)
Other: Corsair Spec-03 Orange ($74.99)
Total: $730.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-19 12:54 EST+1100

 

PS: You can get a Windows 8.1 key from G2A.com and save a couple bucks if you want

[Benana101]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($78.50 @ Centre Com)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.00 @ PLE Computers)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($195.00 @ PLE Computers)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ Centre Com)

Other: Corsair Spec-03 Orange ($74.99)

Total: $730.49

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-19 12:54 EST+1100

 

Would this PC be able to play CS-Go at 150ish FPS on Medium?

[ROK]

Would this PC be able to play CS-Go at 150ish FPS on Medium?

If you don't have a 144Hz monitor, 150fps will not matter. You should be looking at 60fps, which is likely the refresh rate of your monitor.

[Wtalk2]

Would this PC be able to play CS-Go at 150ish FPS on Medium?

It will EASILY play CS-GO at over 100FPS at medium settings. It will probably stay over 100FPS even at high settings

[Benana101]

Okay here is the build I have made - http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/zg6dJx%C2'> I am probably going to buy a Windows 8 code of G2A (thanks for the help on that), that will make this build around $640ish AUD

Also I overclock on this board.

 

THANK YOU GUYS FOR THE HELP

[Wtalk2]

Okay here is the build I have made - I am probably going to buy a Windows 8 code of G2A (thanks for the help on that), that will make this build around $640ish AUD

Also I overclock on this board.

 

THANK YOU GUYS FOR THE HELP

Wait, where's the build you made??

 

No problem, just send me a message if you need anything else

[Benana101]

Wait, where's the build you made??

 

No problem, just send me a message if you need anything else

HAHAHAH, forgot to put the link - http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/zg6dJx

[Wtalk2]

HAHAHAH, forgot to put the link - http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/zg6dJx

Looks good to me Only thing I would suggest is to get another 4GB of RAM ASAP to help with multitasking but otherwise this build would be great for what you're planning on doing

[Benana101]

Looks good to me Only thing I would suggest is to get another 4GB of RAM ASAP to help with multitasking but otherwise this build would be great for what you're planning on doing

Thank you for all the help, will probably get 4gb of RAM within the 2 weeks of having it, also what kind of overclock could I get on the stock cooler without risking frying CPU? If you know?

[Wtalk2]

Thank you for all the help, will probably get 4gb of RAM within the 2 weeks of having it, also what kind of overclock could I get on the stock cooler without risking frying CPU? If you know?

It really all depends on the CPU you get since it varies between CPU's (Even of the same kind) From what I've heard though it is pretty easy to get decent overclocks, even on stock cooling. I'm guessing you should be able to get easily above 4GHz on stock cooling without having to worry about tempuratures too much

[ROK]

HAHAHAH, forgot to put the link - http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/zg6dJx

You need a z97 or z87 motherboard to properly overclock that processor, which quite frankly isn't the greatest at stock clocks.

I'd also recommend going for 8gb of ram rather than 4. Buying ram separately is generally more expensive and you may face issues getting a matching kit. It's just a $20 difference between the 4gb kit you chose and a 8GB kit.

I also feel you spent a bit much on the PSU (80+ gold is nice but not sensible in a build of this caliber) and you also forgot to include hard drive.

Here's a build that will perform much better for a very similar price and has the ability to overclock. As always, you can switch out the chassis for something you rather. It may be worth adding an aftermarket CPU cooler like the CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ Evo so that you can overclock your CPU out of the box (I really wouldn't recommend over clocking with the stock cooler). You can always get your windows key off G2A so you can put more of your budget towards performance.

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/cJGRqs

[Wtalk2]

You need a z97 or z87 motherboard to properly overclock that processor, which quite frankly isn't the greatest at stock clocks.

I'd also recommend going for 8gb of ram rather than 4. Buying ram separately is generally more expensive and you may face issues getting a matching kit. It's just a $20 difference between the 4gb kit you chose and a 8GB kit.

I also feel you spent a bit much on the PSU (80+ gold is nice but not sensible in a build of this caliber) and you also forgot a hard drive.

Here's a build with significantly more for a very similar price. As always, you can switch out the chassis for something you rather. It may be worth adding an aftermarket CPU cooler like the CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ Evo so that you can overclock your CPU out of the box.

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/cJGRqs

If you look at the BIOS update changelog's for most B85/H97 motherboards you will see that they allow overclocking on the G3258. I agree he should get the 8GB of RAM all at once but if he doesn't have the money then there isn't anything he can really do . He already said he has a spare hard drived he is going to use and as for the PSU it may be a bit overkill but it is high quality and as long as he doesn't upgrade to more than one GPU it will last him a long time.

[ROK]

If you look at the BIOS update changelog's for most B85/H97 motherboards you will see that they allow overclocking on the G3258. I agree he should get the 8GB of RAM all at once but if he doesn't have the money then there isn't anything he can really do . He already said he has a spare hard drived he is going to use and as for the PSU it may be a bit overkill but it is high quality and as long as he doesn't upgrade to more than one GPU it will last him a long time.

Fractal design's PSUs are also very well made. The OP really won't benefit from a more expensive gold rated PSU and can't upgrade to a dual GPU setup with the lower end motherboards regardless.

The difference between the 4GB kit selected and an 8GB kit is $20,so it really wouldn't be the smartest to buy the ram separately. You can fit in 8GB of ram as well as a GTX 760 right around $630 before OS with one of the lower tier motherboards http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/tpYzHx . You could even step down to a 750Ti and come out around $510. The reason I hesitate with the cheaper motherboards that are able to overclock the g3258 is the fact that a low their mobo won't have quality capacitors or power phases that are necessary for easy and smooth overclocking. If you'd read my prior post carefully you'd see that I said proper overclocking, as I am aware of the lower tier non-z boards but lack faith in them.

[Benana101]

How much more peformance will I get with the 760 over the 750 ti? 

[Benana101]

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/Bg9Lbv - This is the final result, later on I will put in something like a i5 with a GTX 780 or something, but for now this will work just perfectly