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TheGhzGuy
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I have a few build options for a friend who wants to get into PC gaming he has a strict budget of 700-850 dollars. He plans to do some moderate gaming at 1080p and some video editing (though very light). Here are the three builds I've thought of.

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($64.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case  ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $826.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-23 10:56 EST-0500

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/v9Rjgs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/v9Rjgs/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor  ($99.99)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($79.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($172.98 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case  ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $714.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-23 10:56 EST-0500

 

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

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($73.78 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-UP4 ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($44.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($282.79 @ OutletPC)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case  ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $763.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-23 10:57 EST-0500

BOINC Setup:
i5 7200U @ Stock

Core2Duo T6600 @ Stock

i3 2330M @ Stock

i5 3210M @ Stock

 

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the 1st one,

get a non-k processor eg i5-4590
no need for the cooler 
you can get the windows for a better price 

with that money get a 970  

CPU:AMD FX-8320, RAM:Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600, GPU:MSI Radeon R9 280, Case:Cooler Master 690 III, PSU:Thermaltake Smart 650W

Storage:WD Purple 1TB, CPU Cooler:Hyper 212 EVO, Keyboard:SCI Granite, OS:win 8.1 64bit, Display:Samsung SyncMaster SA100, Mouse:CM Storm Spawn

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I like the middle option - the one with FX and 280 - .

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CPU: i3-4130 Motherboard: Gigabyte H81M-S2PH RAM: 8GB Kingston hyperx fury HDD: WD caviar black 1TB GPU: MSI 750TI twin frozr II Case: Aerocool Xpredator X3 PSU: Corsair RM650

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the 1st one,

get a non-k processor eg i5-4590

no need for the cooler 

you can get the windows for a better price 

with that money get a 970  

1. Not enough price difference between Non-K and K to be "worth it"

3. Where?

BOINC Setup:
i5 7200U @ Stock

Core2Duo T6600 @ Stock

i3 2330M @ Stock

i5 3210M @ Stock

 

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99)

I don't know where the ballz did you find that price...

 

Anyway, here. I threw in the r9 290. We can still cut a little bit on the PSU, if needed, as well as MIRs. Have fun.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($188.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Team Dark 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 290 4GB IceQ X² Video Card  ($252.98 @ Newegg)

Case: BitFenix Neos Black/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case  ($33.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($93.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $838.86

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-23 11:46 EST-0500

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I don't know where the ballz did you find that price...

 

Anyway, here. I threw in the r9 290. We can still cut a little bit on the PSU, if needed, as well as MIRs. Have fun.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($188.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Team Dark 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 290 4GB IceQ X² Video Card  ($252.98 @ Newegg)

Case: BitFenix Neos Black/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case  ($33.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($93.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $838.86

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-23 11:46 EST-0500

MicroCenter

BOINC Setup:
i5 7200U @ Stock

Core2Duo T6600 @ Stock

i3 2330M @ Stock

i5 3210M @ Stock

 

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Oh, ok.

 

Still, not worth it. 4570 + r9 290 >> 4690k + gtx 960.

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