Within the Budget?

[Random32]

I want a really light gaming build with a monitor for $500, so obviously the system would be around $400 without the monitor. I was originally going for a G3258... then I was thinking 4160 for the HT, and then now I'm wondering if you guys can help me to see if I can fit a 4460 in here... I don't know if it's worth it or even possible for that matter. Opinions/Solutions? 

[stconquest]

I want a really light gaming build with a monitor for $500, so obviously the system would be around $400 without the monitor. I was originally going for a G3258... then I was thinking 4160 for the HT, and then now I'm wondering if you guys can help me to see if I can fit a 4460 in here... I don't know if it's worth it or even possible for that matter. Opinions/Solutions? 

 

What is that PC in your sig?

[pwn_intended]

What is that PC in your sig?

you likely wont be able to build a pc that is better than what is in your sig for that budget

[Random32]

you likely wont be able to build a pc that is better than what is in your sig for that budget

no no no 

My sig is my main

I'm building a secondary gaming PC for when friends come over... but I don't wan't to overdo it.

 

What is that PC in your sig?

[Sakkura]

A Core i5 in a $400 machine would totally cripple the rest of the build, so forget about that. Core i3 is what you want.

[stconquest]

no no no 

My sig is my main

I'm building a secondary gaming PC for when friends come over... but I don't wan't to overdo it.

Well, you don't need to buy more RAM... just split your 32 to 16GB each.

[CommandMan7]

I'd say you are in AMD APU  or Used parts price range here. 

[stconquest]

$507

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($173.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($162.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z5 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($23.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $490.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-14 12:00 EDT-0400

[Sakkura]

@stconquest

 

He needs a monitor in that $500 budget.

[stconquest]

@stconquest

 

He needs a monitor in that $500 budget.

Ughh.

[stconquest]

$502

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z5 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($23.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $481.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-14 14:32 EDT-0400