NVidia Budget 600$ Build Challenge

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

Since I've seen a bunch of these videos popping up around the web I've decided I'd take a shot at designing the best PC and I want to see what you guys think-

Here are the rules, so feel free to post your design below:
1. Must be $600 USD (max $605)
2. Must use a NVidia GTX 950 for the GPU

Here's my design

---> http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hjjZTW <---

[CydiaDash]

This I take into consideration for any rig

[Br3tt96]

This I take into consideration for any rig

Hahaha I like that. Saved

[Morgan MLGman]

Note: this build is only for the sake of the tests they would perform on it to test it, I wouldn't buy this nor recommend this.
Though I doubt you can pick a better one within that budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($186.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($50.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.79 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($173.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $602.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-27 20:59 EDT-0400

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

This I take into consideration for any rig

I've seen that video but this is a low power draw, low heat output rig and a CX430 with 80+ Bronze Efficiency will do fine in 

[Zayzo]

Since I've seen a bunch of these videos popping up around the web I've decided I'd take a shot at designing the best PC and I want to see what you guys think-

Here are the rules, so feel free to post your design below:

1. Must be $600 USD (max $605)

2. Must use a NVidia GTX 950 for the GPU

Here's my design

---> http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hjjZTW <---

An edit of your build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.88 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S1 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($36.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.98 @ Mac Mall)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 950 2GB Dual WindForce Video Card  ($163.98 @ Newegg)

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

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $598.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-27 20:10 EDT-0400

[connorpiper]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4370 3.8GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ Micro Center) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.98 @ Best Buy) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($40.00 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($50.39 @ Newegg) 

Total: $601.13

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-27 20:12 EDT-0400

 

Just realized that this is 950s only. Why? This price allows for a 960 or AMD equivalent. 

If you were designing the best PC, then why restrict yourself to a certain GPU? (And the 960 has 4GB vRAM)

[Zayzo]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.98 @ Best Buy) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($40.00 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($50.39 @ Newegg) 

Total: $574.13

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-27 20:11 EDT-0400

 

 

Since I've seen a bunch of these videos popping up around the web I've decided I'd take a shot at designing the best PC and I want to see what you guys think-

Here are the rules, so feel free to post your design below:

1. Must be $600 USD (max $605)

2. Must use a NVidia GTX 950 for the GPU

Here's my design

---> http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hjjZTW <---

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

I really don't like SSD's in budget builds. When you format a drive and install Windows on it you've already lost nearly 20GB's. Then with a few games like the Witcher 3 and GTA 5 installed you've now used over 100GB's and I'd much rather have a slower HDD with plenty storage than an faster SSD with not enough storage.

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

-SNIP-

Thanks lol.

[CydiaDash]

I've seen that video but this is a low power draw, low heat output rig and a CX430 with 80+ Bronze Efficiency will do fine in 

Also depends on how hot it is in the country it's being used in, best to be safe than sorry

[Zayzo]

I really don't like SSD's in budget builds. When you format a drive and install Windows on it you've already lost nearly 20GB's. Then with a few games like the Witcher 3 and GTA 5 installed you've now used over 100GB's and I'd much rather have a slower HDD with plenty storage than an faster SSD with not enough storage.

With how cheap HDDs are now you can just get one in a few weeks time. THe performance you get from the SSD is well worth it. Plus, who doesn't have a spare HDD somewhere?

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

Also depends on how hot it is in the country it's being used in, best to be safe than sorry

Well with proper orientation of the PSU and good case airflow that should be a nonfactor. My room can get pretty hot sometimes close to 30c and I don't have any problems with my CX500M. It's simply a matter of cooling your PSU properly.

[connorpiper]

-Snip-

 

Was editing. 

[CydiaDash]

Well with proper orientation of the PSU and good case airflow that should be a nonfactor. My room can get pretty hot sometimes close to 30c and I don't have any problems with my CX500M. It's simply a matter of cooling your PSU properly.

I'm not talking about the room, I'm talking about the country's average temperature

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

With how cheap HDDs are now you can just get one in a few weeks time. THe performance you get from the SSD is well worth it. Plus, who doesn't have a spare HDD somewhere?

Well some people when they build a budget build it's all the money they have to spend and then can't really afford to spend much more, and SSD's to me still aren't cheap enough to justify it. Like if 500GB's was 100$ I'd say go for it but it's not. Also most people are doing their first build either don't have a spare hard drive or do but it's a small storage size IDE one.

[Bim Job]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.88 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($53.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.78 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked Video Card  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 

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

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $601.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-27 20:16 EDT-0400

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

I'm not talking about the room, I'm talking about the country's average temperature

Well it could be really hot out and cool inside, it makes almost no difference. Like people who live in Cali have A/C and people who live in New England have A/C. Proper cooling will really make or break your build. If it costs 6$ to buy a fan to help cool your PC then it's money well spent.

[Morgan MLGman]

I really don't like SSD's in budget builds. When you format a drive and install Windows on it you've already lost nearly 20GB's. Then with a few games like the Witcher 3 and GTA 5 installed you've now used over 100GB's and I'd much rather have a slower HDD with plenty storage than an faster SSD with not enough storage.

This isn't about creating a 'budget build'. This is a challenge to get as much performance from the GTX 950 build as you can. They're going to benchmark it in a few games more or less demanding and 3dmarks, SSD should help.

[Zayzo]

Well some people when they build a budget build it's all the money they have to spend and then can't really afford to spend much more, and SSD's to me still aren't cheap enough to justify it. Like if 500GB's was 100$ I'd say go for it but it's not. Also most people are doing their first build either don't have a spare hard drive or do but it's a small storage size IDE one.

Well, you have to keep in mind that this contest is for the best performance and in some games the ssd can offer better performance. I'd still say the SSD is worth it. Everything feels smoother, not just the better load times in games.

[007agentHP]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($67.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.49 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.79 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.98 @ Best Buy) 

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 950 2GB AMP! Edition Video Card  ($173.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($40.00 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $602.11

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-27 20:13 EDT-0400

 

 

rational

 

cpu: the i3 is still fast enough to play most games and is a good match for the games someone with a 950 would play

motherboard: its an h97 which means haswell-e support out of the box and support for more ram later on. its also asrock, a really good quality board

ram: its 8GB, from a good brand, Crucial

ssd: a ssd is a necessity in most builds with a samsung one being the best choice.

hdd: WD is the most reliable brand out there

GPU: zotac while no the most recognizable brand still makes a good gpu with a good clock

case: It's a cooler master so its good quality and good and easy to build in

psu: seasonic is a good brand and 430W is plenty

 

 

 

this system is heavily upgradable to an an i5 960 system with getting a new psu and an i7 and 980 ti 

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

This isn't about creating a 'budget build'. This is a challenge to get as much performance from the GTX 950 build as you can. They're going to benchmark it in a few games more or less demanding and 3dmarks, SSD should help.

$600 is still pretty budget and the FPS difference you're going to see is going to be negligible at best.

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($67.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.49 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.79 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.98 @ Best Buy) 

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 950 2GB AMP! Edition Video Card  ($173.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($40.00 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $602.11

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-27 20:13 EDT-0400

 

 

rational

 

cpu: the i3 is still fast enough to play most games and is a good match for the games someone with a 950 would play

motherboard: its an h97 which means haswell-e support out of the box and support for more ram later on. its also asrock, a really good quality board

ram: its 8GB, from a good brand, Crucial

ssd: a ssd is a necessity in most builds with a samsung one being the best choice.

hdd: WD is the most reliable brand out there

GPU: zotac while no the most recognizable brand still makes a good gpu with a good clock

case: It's a cooler master so its good quality and good and easy to build in

psu: seasonic is a good brand and 430W is plenty

 

 

 

this system is heavily upgradable to an an i5 960 system with getting a new psu and an i7 and 980 ti 

 

i3 isn't going to do as well in benchmarks as a i5 4460 would.

[Morgan MLGman]

$600 is still pretty budget and the FPS difference you're going to see is going to be negligible at best.

Still my build would win the contest over yours cause of these slight differences. Remember that if the GPUs are the same, everything else matters more in terms of performance.

You completely misunderstand the purpose of these builds ;-;

[Zayzo]

Here's another. Not sure if rebates count.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.98 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($163.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($27.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $594.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-27 20:20 EDT-0400