$500 Gaming PC

[MatthewDratt]

My friend is looking to build a budget $500 gaming pc, however, the budget cannot go over $525.

 

Here is what I have in mind. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GJ8hbv

 

Needs to run games and programs like 3ds max (though it doesn't have to be extremely great performance-just run enough to the point where he can work in them).

 

No monitor/keyboard/mouse needed.

 

He currently doesn't have a PC (that can run games and programs) and is selling is PS4 to get one.

[stconquest]

My friend is looking to build a budget $500 gaming pc, however, the budget cannot go over $525.

 

Here is what I have in mind. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LDrNG

 

Needs to run games and programs like 3ds max (though it doesn't have to be extremely great performance-just run enough to the point where he can work in them).

 

No monitor/keyboard/mouse needed.

 

He currently doesn't have a PC (that can run games and programs) and is selling is PS4 to get one.

 

That build costs $541.  =/

[MatthewDratt]

That build costs $541.  =/

 

Mail in rebates are fine. With those, that link is at $496.7

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GJ8hbv

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($163.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($31.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($37.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $494.70

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-06 19:41 EST-0500

[Aytex]

$520 for me.

 

 

Looks good, Newegg has a Strix 380 2gb on rebate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121963&cm_re=r9_380_strix-_-14-121-963-_-Product

no...

strix is absolute shit coolers for AMD cards

 

Power cooler, MSI, Sapphire, HIS are the best

[Aytex]

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_radeon_r9_380_gaming_2g_review,6.html

they have inproper cooling for the VRM's for the PCB

[thatguyyouknow75]

looks like a decent build to me

[stconquest]

$457 before rebates.  I don't understand how you guys think mail in rebates make a build cheaper... boggles the mind...

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($68.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus A68HM-K Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.98 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Antec Green 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($47.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Kingwin CF-012LBR 40.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Kingwin CF-012LBR 40.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $427.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-06 19:48 EST-0500