Budget PC Build

[Bourne Endeavor]

This is a second budget PC I'll be building and would like a little input. The intent is primarily as a workstation with some moderate gaming but nothing earth shattering. I'd also like suggestions for Peripherals; monitor, mouse and keyboard specifically, that aren't too expensive but get the job done well. Thanks!

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($134.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($91.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($71.99 @ Memory Express) 

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.95 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($248.95 @ Vuugo) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($114.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Total: $895.82

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-28 10:21 EDT-0400

[Bob Jim]

Personally I don't think an ssd is worth it, scrap that and get an i5 (best you can get).

[ZetZet]

I agree, drop that ssd for now and get an i5. You can always add an ssd later on.

[lx_srs]

Personally I don't think an ssd is worth it, scrap that and get an i5 (best you can get).

THIS.  Also that SSD is total crap, don't buy it.

[david cassar]

Save up for this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($230.48 @ Newegg Canada) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($56.95 @ Vuugo) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($65.99 @ Memory Express) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.95 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card  ($309.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.46 @ DirectCanada) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Memory Express) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($114.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Total: $948.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-28 10:36 EDT-0400

[Bob Jim]

As for peripherals, pretty much the cheapest 1080p IPS display you can find (Look at LG 22MP55HQ-P , that is what I am using). The keyboard? If you want wireless, Logitech K360 all the way. As for mouse, depending on how much gaming you will be doing, pick a cheap decent reviewed mouse and get it.

[improbablepants]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI B85M-E45 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($54.99 @ Directron) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($49.98 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.19 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card  ($284.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($90.00 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1002.06

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-28 10:54 EDT-0400

 

OS, Peripherals, and kickass build

[Pool]

Drop windows. Get windows 10 alpha for free. 

 

Get a i5 (4690k if you intend to overclock or 4460 if you don't)

 

drop the 2 storage and get a 256gb 850evo. You can get a sata drive later when you need space and I am guessing your current computer has a sata drive as well which you can use.