$600 Gaming/Streaming Computer

[F Bomb29]

I recently got a new gaming/streaming computer and now one of my friends wants a gaming/streaming computer. He is looking to spend up to 600 and he needs a mouse and keyboard. I came up with this computer http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XnC7Bm. If you can think of any improvements put them below :)

[TheKDub]

Well, that GPU isn't going to get him very far nor will that CPU

 

Can't think of recommendations for parts atm, mind doesn't want to function properly

[abbasmo2]

I recently got a new gaming/streaming computer and now one of my friends wants a gaming/streaming computer. He is looking to spend up to 600 and he needs a mouse and keyboard. I came up with this computer http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pgcwnQ. If you can think of any improvements put them below :)

if he can spend abit more, get a fx-8320. The cores will help in smoother streaming. For gpu get the r9 260. You can get a am3+ mobo for 50$ so that will remain the same. 

[F Bomb29]

Well, that GPU isn't going to get him very far nor will that CPU

 

Can't think of recommendations for parts atm, mind doesn't want to function properly

I was going to do a APU crossfire between the GPU/CPU.

[Atmos]

I know the buyout is 50$ more than 600, but its the cheapest system i can rec. for gaming and streaming any sort of quality video to twitch.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($173.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($43.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Team Zeus Yellow 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.00 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($201.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Enermax Thorex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($21.49 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg) 

Other: Windows 7 Premium ($15.00)

Total: $594.37

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-18 22:37 EDT-0400

[abbasmo2]

 

I know the buyout is 50$ more than 600, but its the cheapest system i can rec. for gaming and streaming any sort of quality video to twitch.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($173.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($43.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Team Zeus Yellow 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.00 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($201.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Enermax Thorex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($21.49 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg) 

Other: Windows 7 Premium ($15.00)

Total: $594.37

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-18 22:37 EDT-0400

 

perfect, this will literally outperform the rig fbomb posted in a million different ways. 

[Aniallation]

I was going to do a APU crossfire between the GPU/CPU.

Dual Graphics isn't as good as it's hyped to be.

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($173.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($201.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 

why does everyone make i5+280/X builds with that PSU it's so unbalanced omf

[TheKDub]

Dual Graphics isn't as good as it's hyped to be.

 

why does everyone make i5+280/X builds with that PSU it's so unbalanced omf

 

If it works then I don't see a problem lol

[Aniallation]

If it works then I don't see a problem lol

It works, but how reliably and for how long is the question. Why put such good components in a PC if you're going to heavily cheap out on the PSU which is the most important component? 

[DarkBlade2117]

It works, but how reliably and for how long is the question. Why put such good components in a PC if you're going to heavily cheap out on the PSU which is the most important component?

I always try to get atleast 80+ Gold Semi/Fully when helping people,out. The PSU is the only part that can take down a whole PC with it.

[Atmos]

 

why does everyone make i5+280/X builds with that PSU it's so unbalanced omf

 

Because its the best 1080p combo for price IMO. The powersupply is an evga 80+, so it's not shit, but for that budget, its still a great build.

[TheKDub]

It works, but how reliably and for how long is the question. Why put such good components in a PC if you're going to heavily cheap out on the PSU which is the most important component? 

 

The power supply got an 8.1 out of 10 on jonnyguru (7.5 performance, 8.5 functionality, 9 value, 8 build quality), so I'd say its not horrible.

Only mediocre and bad things they said about it: No headsink on bridge rectifier, and below average 12v ripple suppression.

 

Which for a power supply of such a low price, I'd say its not that bad.

[Aniallation]

Because its the best 1080p combo for price IMO. The powersupply is an evga 80+, so it's not shit, but for that budget, its still a great build.

 

The power supply got an 8.1 out of 10 on jonnyguru (7.5 performance, 8.5 functionality, 9 value, 8 build quality), so I'd say its not horrible.

Only mediocre and bad things they said about it: No headsink on bridge rectifier, and below average 12v ripple suppression.

 

Which for a power supply of such a low price, I'd say its not that bad.

 

People need to stop worshipping EVGA though, and stop using just the conclusion scores on JG reviews. JG takes into context that this PSU was meant for much lower-budget builds then this, and for those lower-budget builds it's a great option, but again, context. Like @DarkBlade2117 said, if a PSU goes down it can take a whole PC along with it. It is the most important component of a PC, if you can afford an i5 and a 280X, you can afford to pack a lunch for a couple days and save up for something higher quality.

[TheKDub]

People need to stop worshipping EVGA though, and stop using just the conclusion scores on JG reviews. JG takes into context that this PSU was meant for much lower-budget builds then this, and for those lower-budget builds it's a great option, but again, context. Like @DarkBlade2117 said, if a PSU goes down it can take a whole PC along with it. It is the most important component of a PC, if you can afford an i5 and a 280X, you can afford to pack a lunch for a couple days and save up for something higher quality.

 

I've got an i5 4690K and GTX 970 running off a corsair CX600M

 

Imo, if those oem power supplies from like 10 years ago that I've got are still running strong, these moderate quality power supplies will last at least a few years.

[DarkBlade2117]

People need to stop worshipping EVGA though, and stop using just the conclusion scores on JG reviews. JG takes into context that this PSU was meant for much lower-budget builds then this, and for those lower-budget builds it's a great option, but again, context. Like @DarkBlade2117 said, if a PSU goes down it can take a whole PC along with it. It is the most important component of a PC, if you can afford an i5 and a 280X, you can afford to pack a lunch for a couple days and save up for something higher quality.

EVGA higher end PSUs are nice, I usually tend to go towards Corsair Or EVGA, sometimes SeaSonic, they got some nice ones.

[Aniallation]

I've got an i5 4690K and GTX 970 running off a corsair CX600M

 

Imo, if those oem power supplies from like 10 years ago that I've got are still running strong, these moderate quality power supplies will last at least a few years.

4690K + 970 use less power then 4440 + 280X, and a CX600M is much better then the 500-W1.

 

In reality, I've stopped trusting review conclusions and actually read through all of them now. Because it's hard to trust those conclusion scores when the Chicony-made RM got 9.2 even though it performs WORSE then a CX, which is obscene.