$500 gaming PC?

[fragment21]

I'm trying to find out if anyone can build me a decent/good $500 gaming PC. I tend to play source games such as CS:GO and Blacklight:Retribution and basically it. I plan on buying a 144hz monitor so that wouldn't be included in the price, or you can if you want but the components can be 500-700 and around there. I hope to get at least more than 60 fps, maybe like 120+ if possible at lowest 1920x1080 etc.. Thank you guys

[Josephdalepi]

I'm trying to find out if anyone can build me a decent/good $500 gaming PC. I tend to play source games such as CS:GO and Blacklight:Retribution and basically it. I plan on buying a 144hz monitor so that wouldn't be included in the price, or you can if you want but the components can be 500-700 and around there. I hope to get at least more than 60 fps, maybe like 120+ if possible at lowest 1920x1080 etc.. Thank you guys

1920x1080 at 60 is easy

144hz with bigger monitors? 

youre gonna have to increase your budget

[Justin_]

For those specs at that price range you would need to play old games, or play them at low settings. For resolutions and refresh rates like that I would recommend a build that would cost $1,000+

[fragment21]

1920x1080 at 60 is easy

144hz with bigger monitors? 

youre gonna have to increase your budget

 

For those specs at that price range you would need to play old games, or play them at low settings. For resolutions and refresh rates like that I would recommend a build that would cost $1,000+

Can you build me the lowest priced build you can that can run a 144hz monitor and everything like that?

[Josephdalepi]

Can you build me the lowest priced build you can that can run a 144hz monitor and everything like that?

well, youre looking at a 980ti

at least if you want ultra

[DarkBlade2117]

For those specs at that price range you would need to play old games, or play them at low settings. For resolutions and refresh rates like that I would recommend a build that would cost $1,000+

Meh, you can get a 4690k and 390 for less then $1k

[fragment21]

well, youre looking at a 980ti

I had a build, http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BY7ZhM it was that one and i'm not sure if that can run it at 144hz, but I also have another 980ti build.. I just wanted to know if a $500 computer would work well..

[Justin_]

What games are you wanting to play in particular?

[jewishdolphins]

 ask mommy for more money. lol.

 

cpu: I like my i5 4690k..or something similar like a i5 4660 

gpu: people always say they'll only play source games but i ended up playing all sorts of games. I dont know what to recommend for you but i will tell you that i currently own a superclocked gtx 960 at 4 gigs and it runs great. I have 22 inch triple monitors and i can run csgo at full graphics at around 200-300 fps. But again, even my gpu isn't the best for games such as just cause 3 and gta 5. if you want something good for those games i would recommend a gtx 970 or 980. 

motherboard: anything that is compatible with your specs and that can handle high temps. they sell decent priced gaming keyboards. 
ram: def go with 8 gigs of ddr3 ram. more ram could always be added later and 8 gigs is def plenty

power supply: anything with around 500 watts should be good. More is always better so that u can upgrade in the future. Also, getting a fully modular power supply is a great investment and can help a lot with cable management. Also, pay attention to the quality (i.e. bronze, gold, titanium, etc.)

hard drive: go western digital 1 TB for now. You could always upgrade that later as well. 

 

Here are my specs if ur interested. I built my computer like last year and it was $970 at the time but im sure now the build is worth a lot less

GPU : EVGA GeForce GTX 960 (Superclocked, 4GB) 
CPU : Intel Core i5 4690k Quad-Core Processor (3.5 Ghz) 
Mobo : Asus Z97-A Motherboard 
Ram : Corsair Vengeance 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 
HDD : 1TB Western Digital Blue 7200 RPM 
SSD: 240 Gig Intel SSD 
Case : NZXT S340 Black 
OS : Windows 10 

[WhiteWolf117]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FyKb7P

 

this may work 

706 it is not top brands but should do what you want

[jewishdolphins]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FyKb7P

 

this may work 

706 it is not top brands but should do what you want

that cpu looks terrible. put 70-80 more dollars on that and u can get an i5 quad core processor instead of an i3 dual core processor. So much of a better investment. 

[Praesi]

500$ and 144hz will not happen. You should aim for 1080p@60hz.

[WhiteWolf117]

Yea I was trying to the price as close to $700 as possible a it would be a better for more money

[SlyTroopah]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/SlyTroopah/saved/#view=jghQzy

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x34mbv

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x34mbv/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($125.36 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.88 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

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

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $602.16

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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