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HELP BUILDING $650 BUDGET PC

tricia2308
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1. Budget & Location
$650 USD is my budget. Can be a little over. Less than my budget would be nice too.

2. Aim
Mostly for gaming, web browsing, using microsoft office. The games that I want to play would be GTA V, COD, Battlefield, Assassins Creed, and new games that are coming out.

3. Monitors
Just 1 1080p monitor

4. Peripherals
Need a gaming keyboard and mouse

I need a list of all the things I need to play 1080p gaming and it has to be better than playing in consoles. PLEASE HELP OUT A NOOB! 

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Here you go

 
CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($73.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($41.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $637.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I need a list of all the things I need to play 1080p gaming and it has to be better than playing in consoles. PLEASE HELP OUT A NOOB! 

If you could stretch to this you will be happier with the CPU, it will last you longer, is a damn good CPU for gaming and a bit of editing and 3D rendering, I know this as I had one last week :P. You won't need an aftermarket cooler as you can't overclock, however in the future you could get a Hyper 212 EVO as the stock one can get quite loud :D. If you don'y like the look of the motherboard you can pick any from within PCPartPicker and I would go with one with the H81 or B85 chipset in it, it's in the name normally. If you need any more help let me know :)

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($50.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $695.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-23 16:03 EST-0500

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If you could stretch to this you will be happier with the CPU, it will last you longer, is a damn good CPU for gaming and a bit of editing and 3D rendering, I know this as I had one last week :P. You won't need an aftermarket cooler as you can't overclock, however in the future you could get a Hyper 212 EVO as the stock one can get quite loud :D. If you don'y like the look of the motherboard you can pick any from within PCPartPicker and I would go with one with the H81 or B85 chipset in it, it's in the name normally. If you need any more help let me know :)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($50.88 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($56.99 @ Amazon) 

Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($9.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $695.78

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Really like this! If I don't get the SSD and save it for another time it would be right on my budget. Thank you!!!

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If you could stretch to this you will be happier with the CPU, it will last you longer, is a damn good CPU for gaming and a bit of editing and 3D rendering, I know this as I had one last week :P. You won't need an aftermarket cooler as you can't overclock, however in the future you could get a Hyper 212 EVO as the stock one can get quite loud :D. If you don'y like the look of the motherboard you can pick any from within PCPartPicker and I would go with one with the H81 or B85 chipset in it, it's in the name normally. If you need any more help let me know :)

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($50.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $695.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-23 16:03 EST-0500

 

 How is the powercolor radeon r9 380 though? I have never heard of this brand.

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USE THE F***ING REBATE
 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($50.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($184.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $606.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-24 00:47 EST-0500
 
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Skip the SSD and get a better CPU and GPU.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $656.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Here you go

 
CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($73.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($41.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $637.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-23 15:55 EST-0500

 

I don't think the Athlon X4 860K is a good choice. My i5 2320 had beaten the thing up

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If you could stretch to this you will be happier with the CPU, it will last you longer, is a damn good CPU for gaming and a bit of editing and 3D rendering, I know this as I had one last week :P. You won't need an aftermarket cooler as you can't overclock, however in the future you could get a Hyper 212 EVO as the stock one can get quite loud :D. If you don'y like the look of the motherboard you can pick any from within PCPartPicker and I would go with one with the H81 or B85 chipset in it, it's in the name normally. If you need any more help let me know :)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($50.88 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($56.99 @ Amazon) 

Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($9.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $695.78

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-23 16:03 EST-0500

This will work, although I own that motherboard and would never wish it on my worst enemy. Just avoid it.

My account is almost entirely dormant. Hope you all are having a grand time. Many years of fun were had here.

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This what I have in mind: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pcc6GX 

Be sure to enable all of your games to utilize all cores, since this beast sports 8 cores.


 
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 PLUS ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($57.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Micro Center) 
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse  ($39.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $652.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-24 02:23 EST-0500
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 How is the powercolor radeon r9 380 though? I have never heard of this brand.

No problem, I'm glad I could help, yeah the SSD isn't necessary, I don't have one yet - it's my next upgrade :P But PowerCool is good maybe have a look for a SAPPHIRE card, those are really good cards too, Merry Christmas! :D

CPU: Intel i7-4790k | Cooler: Corsair H110i GT | Motherboard: MSI Z97I AC  | Graphics Card: SAPPHIRE R9 280  | http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/pszsdC

 

http://adamredfern.co.uk

http://rewinded.co.uk 

http://yewtreeservices.co.uk/

http://asiat.co.uk/

http://ssstelecom.co.uk

http://hndrx.co.uk/

http://wisemove4u.com/

 

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