Final Build Check Up

[11stever11]

Hi all, 

I have done some researching and have come up with the following parts for a budget ($650), light gaming (MIncraft) computer. Mainly I am using this computer for college however. Do you all have any suggestions on the build? Also, I know this is on the lower end of a PC so would it be better to just buy a pre-built computer than to try to build this one? I am from the US. I am planning on using a single monitor and I'll need peripherals as well as an OS but I did not include them in the budget. I need a new computer because the Chromebook is not cutting it by a long shot. 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VsZMxr

 

 

Thank you all for your help! 

[thekeemo]

go ahead

[WoodenMarker]

What else would the system be used for?

Is the optical drive really necessary? 

[zlolslavez]

Generally, looks fine.

Guarantee there is going to be an Intel vs AMD debate, and my two cents is don't get a G3258, and get 4 threads somehow.

[Guest Kloaked]

Do you already have a Windows license?

[11stever11]

What else would the system be used for?

Is the optical drive really necessary? 

I will be using the system for school mainly. Like internet and excel spreadsheets so nothing heavy duty. I will be playing games occasionally like Minecraft. I don't think it is super necessary 

[11stever11]

Do you already have a Windows license?

No, I do not yet. 

[WoodenMarker]

I will be using the system for school mainly. Like internet and excel spreadsheets so nothing heavy duty. I will be playing games occasionally like Minecraft. I don't think it is super necessary 

It would be better to state your entire budget and plan the system as a whole including the OS and peripherals if you're going to buy them anyway. Separating budget is just another way of limiting options.

[Aniallation]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VsZMxr

The Capstone isn't on sale anymore, so you might want to reconsider the PSU as there's better options for the $70 that they're charging you for one now.

[TheGeeker]

if you can I would getc an ssd

[Guest Kloaked]

This is what I would do personally:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($68.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($66.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($26.98 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Micro Center) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Acer G227HQLbi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $662.88

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-17 22:49 EDT-0400

[11stever11]

It would be better to state your entire budget and plan the system as a whole including the OS and peripherals if you're going to buy them anyway. Separating budget is just another way of limiting options.

 

 

Okay, my entire budget is $800. I am looking at the OS costing $100 and the peripherals close to $50. The rest of the system will be $650

[Sam Z Man]

 

Okay, my entire budget is $800. I am looking at the OS costing $100 and the peripherals close to $50. The rest of the system will be $650

 

 

If your are focusing on school work and minecraft this is what I would chose: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wRcwnQ

 

In minecraft with optifine installed and taking advantage of all 6 cores this thing will easy hit +120fps on far render distances.

 

You don't need a high end graphics card for minecraft (the R9 280), it is very very CPU intensive, but with a 2gb R7 260X you can still play new games like GTA V at 1080p with very high settings and hit 30fps.

 

I also threw in a windows license because you need that unless you want Linux or another operating system.

 

The power supply is very overkill but its reliable and cheap with a very good efficiency rating.

 

Upgrades you could do in the future would be.

-SSD

-Another 2gb R7 260X for crossfire

 

 

There is 20$ left for anything else such as.

-more fans

-bling

-more money in your pocket

[WoodenMarker]

Okay, my entire budget is $800. I am looking at the OS costing $100 and the peripherals close to $50. The rest of the system will be $650

What kind of peripherals do you need?

[11stever11]

What kind of peripherals do you need?

A keyboard and mouse. I have speakers already 

[WoodenMarker]

A keyboard and mouse. I have speakers already 

How's this look instead? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4XsDyc

[11stever11]

How's this look instead? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4XsDyc

 

It looks pretty good. What is the benefit of getting a SSD? 

[Sam Z Man]

It looks pretty good. What is the benefit of getting a SSD?

You get faster boots and a little speed bost in general usage.

[WoodenMarker]

It looks pretty good. What is the benefit of getting a SSD? 

The system becomes much more snappy and responsive compared to just using a hdd--it's a world of difference.