$500 Build

[thejstone2002]

Hello, I am working on a computer build for a friend. We are trying to keep it as close to $500 as possible. I have already built a computer here, but I am thinking that the CPU may be way under-powered for the graphics card, and I am also trying to find a different mobo that can match our red and black color scheme. Thanks in advance.

[Mazeman03]

bad build 

[Fatelinha]

The G3258 won't cut it on many newer games that do not support dual cores. I would reccomend the i3 4160. As for the mobo, aeshteticles tend not to be a priority at this price point. Make it functional and then make it pretty.

 

EDIT: Coirsair low-end PSU's aren't the greatest. Go EVGA or XFX instead

 

[thejstone2002]

Just now, Mazeman03 said:

bad build 

Ok, please tell me what I can do to improve it

[Dabasepc]

this build idnt very well optimised. on a $500 budget id suggest you go performance over look / color scheme.

[thejstone2002]

Just now, Fatelinha said:

The G3258 won't cut it on many newer games that do not support dual cores. I would reccomend the i3 4160. As for the mobo, aeshteticles tend not to be a priority at this price point. Make it functional and then make it pretty.

Ok, thank you. I will have to try to convince my friend (who is very new to this whole thing) that aesthetics dont matter

[thejstone2002]

Just now, Dabasepc said:

this build idnt very well optimised. on a $500 budget id suggest you go performance over look / color scheme.

yes, he just really wants it to look good. I understand aesthetics are secondary.

[N_Bot]

Just now, thejstone2002 said:

Ok, thank you. I will have to try to convince my friend (who is very new to this whole thing) that aesthetics dont matter

It's not that aesthetics don't matter, but for a small budget like this he shouldn't be prioritizing aesthetics. 

[HKZeroFive]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($115.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($164.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I Epic Edition (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($17.78 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $511.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-13 20:26 EST-0500

[thejstone2002]

Just now, HKZeroFive said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($115.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($164.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I Epic Edition (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($17.78 @ OutletPC) 

Awesome, thank you so much!

[thejstone2002]

10 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($115.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($164.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I Epic Edition (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($17.78 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $511.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-13 20:26 EST-0500

Sorry, one last question. Will I need to update the BIOS before using the computer? 

[HKZeroFive]

1 minute ago, thejstone2002 said:

Sorry, one last question. Will I need to update the BIOS before using the computer? 

It's unlikely. The BIOS should already be updated when it's shipped.

[thejstone2002]

Just now, HKZeroFive said:

It's unlikely. The BIOS should already be updated when it's shipped.

Okay thanks