First Build On A Budget

Monti · July 4, 2013

This will be my first copmuter build and I need some help finding a picking parts. I already have a monitor which is 1240x1080 (I'm going to upgrade this soon to 720 or 1080p)and a Gf 9500 gt (It is old). The only problem is I only have around 600 USD. I want to be able to play my games at medium to high settings at around 60 FPS. I could care less if you choose Intel or AMD and AMD or Nvidia. Also I would like this computer to last a few years. This PC doesn't have to have the highest end PC you can put in it, just something that can play games to the setting is want. I play mostly online games. I would lkie to have tha ablity to upgrade the RAM when I can to at least 16 GB. I'm 15 and I want to get into PC gaming. I don't have a job so the cheaper this can be the better. I plan on buying the parts when I can or around the end of this mounth. One last thing I would try to stay away from AMD APUs if you can, but if you can't go for it. I just need a general idea. I thank you for any help and have a good day or night. ( Sorry of any grammer problems)

MJOLNITR VIPER · July 4, 2013

This to stay under 600

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TheKingofNames/saved/1KtA

This will be closer to 700, but more powerful

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TheKingofNames/saved/1P15

With the above you can get something like a Corsair CX430 and save like another $30.

Edited July 4, 2013 by MJOLNITR VIPER

DrVendetta · July 4, 2013

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1deo0
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1deo0/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1deo0/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $589.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-04 14:25 EDT-0400)

This is after 55$ in mail in rebates. You could upgrade to the 2GB model of the 7770 or to a 7850 if you want to go a little above your budget. A friend of mine has a very similar setup and he plays (most) games at a playable FPS on high settings pretty well. This was also assuming you had to get an OS and you could get Windows 7 for pretty much the same price if you don't want 8.

EDIT-You could probably run this with a CX430 for you PSU, but I added the CX500 to give a little more head room for not too much more after MiR. I also don't know very much about the mobo, it might not be a good one for the price, also, it is only 5.1 surround audio so if you want 7.1 you will want a different motherboard. Does anyone have a better suggestion for an AM3+ motherboard around the same price?