$300 pc

[clayton1233]

I want to build a light gaming computer. Would anyone be able to give me a parts list. I have a monitor mouse and keyboard. I also have a hard drive. I would like to have Windows 8.1.

[NoctHorn]

Adding the operating system would be a tight squeeze.  Do you think you can salvage a windows key from a previous computer?

[clayton1233]

I don't think so. I can go a little over 300 but I can't go much further. I just want it to play mine craft.

[NoctHorn]

This is the best I can do

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD A8-7600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($92.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus A78M-E Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($22.49 @ Amazon) 

Case: Apex TX-381 MicroATX Mid Tower Case w/300W Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Directron) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $292.39

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 09:03 EST-0500

 

But I strongly recommend saving up about $100 more so you can get a much better PC.

[MeepLikesToBuildPc's]

well, just install windows 7 and dont activate it, only thing that will happen after a month is a black wallpaper

[clayton1233]

I don't need a hard drive so see if it can go anywhere else in the build

[Sauron]

1) 300$ 2) gaming pc 3) windows 8.1

 

pick two.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD A4-6300 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($37.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus A78M-E Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill NS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($35.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.88 @ OutletPC) 

Case: HEC Vigilance MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $302.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 09:06 EST-0500

 

That's the best I could do, it's going to run minecraft, but don't expect it to max it out. btw @clayton1233 please remember to follow your topics welcome to the forum!

 

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well if you don't need a hdd this is already a lot faster:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($88.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus A78M-E Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill NS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($35.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: HEC Vigilance MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $303.92

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 09:08 EST-0500

[clayton1233]

Ok wow I didn't think that I could get this at that price point. Thanks for the list.

[NoctHorn]

I don't need a hard drive so see if it can go anywhere else in the build

 

If you remove the hard drive and save up a little more money, this build would be a lot more powerful and much more upgradeable:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($73.88 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus A78M-E Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 1GB Core Edition Video Card  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Apex TX-381 MicroATX Mid Tower Case w/300W Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Directron) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $340.82

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 09:11 EST-0500

[ShadowCaptain]

Another idea

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($53.98 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.49 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.25 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Apex TX-381 MicroATX Mid Tower Case w/300W Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Directron) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $314.68

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 09:13 EST-0500

[Sumsar]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TjC8mG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TjC8mG/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($139.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus A88XM-A Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($30.50 @ Amazon)
Case: HEC Vigilance MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $272.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 09:18 EST-0500

 

Just see if you can get windows for cheap, on reddit or something.

[clayton1233]

Ok this looks good

[clayton1233]

Maybe 350 dollars

[Thony]

Maybe 350 dollars

NoctHorn's build will give u the most performance for your money. Deffo worth it and if u decide to play something more demanding, u will be fine