Cheap AMD Gaming Machine

[GS_HYBR1D]

Hello,

I need help on this partlist for my friend. He only needs to game on this pc. No future updates other than the cpu maybe. Is there anything I should change out to save more money? I am getting windows 10 off of a trusted website.

 

Thanks

 

Update 1: I have updated the list to include a Asus Radeon R9 380 and now includes a AMD Athlon X4 860K

 

Amd PCPartPicker:

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QN8YVn) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QN8YVn/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad860kxbjabox) | $72.99 @ Amazon 
**Motherboard** | [ASRock FM2A88X PRO3+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fm2a88xpro3) | $64.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**Memory** | [Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx316c10fb8) | $29.99 @ Newegg 
**Memory** | [Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx316c10fb8) | $29.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $49.89 @ OutletPC 
**Video Card** | [Asus Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-strixr9380dc2oc4gd5gaming) | $224.99 @ Directron 
**Case** | [NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-s210001) | $36.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500m) | $59.99 @ Amazon 
**Other**| Windows 10| $25.00 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$594.82**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-02-26 12:05 EST-0500 |

Edited February 26, 2016 by GS_HYBR1D

[Matias_Chambers]

Get the R9 280 or 280X instead of the 960. It performs better. 

[79wjd]

Here's a build with a much better CPU and GPU. If he can go up to $650, then I would consider dropping the SSD and getting an i5-6500, which would be well worthwhile. I would 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xftgRB
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xftgRB/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($125.74 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($47.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($30.49 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB NITRO Dual-X OC Video Card  ($203.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($25.00) 
Total: $606.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-26 09:28 EST-0500

[Darel321]

get amd athlon x4 860k, r9 380 instead of that 960 and a better psu... with better i mean not that cx, dont buy apu... the athlon is basicly the same as all apu available

[DarkBlade2117]

Yeah... Please don't.

On my phone or I'd put together some parts, though essentially a

i3-4170, cheap B85 - H97 motherboard

a R9 380

A better PSU, like a Antec HCG

(@Byalexandr has similar specs, ask him how it performs )

[GodSpoon]

Just..just get an i3/380x combo

 

Please 

[DarkBlade2117]

2 minutes ago, Matias_Chambers said:

Get the R9 280 or 280X instead of the 960. It performs better. 

Don't just tell him it performs better, provide proof. I would though I'm on mobile, anyways he might as well get a 380/x.

[Cpt Buzzkill]

Just now, DarkBlade2117 said:

Don't just tell him it performs better, provide proof. I would though I'm on mobile, anyways he might as well get a 380/x.

380 yes, 380x No. not worth the money in my opinion

 

so yeh 380 will performe around 10% better then 960 so unless you want to use NVidia features then go with beloved 380.

[Sir Asvald]

17 minutes ago, GS_HYBR1D said:

Hello,

I need help on this partlist for my friend. He only needs to game on this pc. No future updates other than the cpu maybe. Is there anything I should change out to save more money? I am getting windows 10 off of a trusted website.

 

Thanks

 

Amd PCPartPicker: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kyqk4D

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($72.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI A68HM-E33 V2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($44.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.89 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($203.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $497.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-26 09:39 EST-0500

[Sanderman135]

Since you're not using the iGPU in the a10, you could swap it for an Athlon 860k, which is cheaper, and put more money toward a better GPU.

[Majestic]

860K with an R9-380 is a terrible combination. An underwhelming CPU which has to battle the API/Driver layer of the Radeon drivers.

 

 

 

 

If you're going budget, i3-6100 + GTX 960. Only when you can afford an i5, consider AMD Radeon graphics cards. 

[WarWeeny]

why are people recommending him a dualcore when half of the newer games won;t even run on that?

Terrible biased community is terrible.

[79wjd]

14 minutes ago, WarWeeny said:

why are people recommending him a dualcore when half of the newer games won;t even run on that?

Terrible biased community is terrible.

Because it's a hyper threaded dual core. There's a big difference. 

[WarWeeny]

1 minute ago, djdwosk97 said:

Because it's a hyper threaded dual core. There's a big difference. 

only certain games won;t even boot with a dualcore, hyperthreaded or not...

This will be more frequent with more recent games soon, so ti is just a BAD idea to suggest a dualcore when the platform will be dead within a year.

[79wjd]

4 minutes ago, WarWeeny said:

only certain games won;t even boot with a dualcore, hyperthreaded or not...

This will be more frequent with more recent games soon, so ti is just a BAD idea to suggest a dualcore when the platform will be dead within a year.

Games don't see a hyperthreaded dual core as a normal dual core. All of those games which wouldn't boot on a dual core boot and run fine on an i3. 

 

Feel free to quote me in a couple years when i3s are still viable gaming cpus. 

[WarWeeny]

Just now, djdwosk97 said:

Games don't see a hyperthreaded dual core as a normal dual core. All of those games which wouldn't boot on a dual core boot and run fine on an i3. 

farcy 4 and dragon age inquisition would beg to differ.

[79wjd]

3 minutes ago, WarWeeny said:

farcy 4 and dragon age inquisition would beg to differ.

An 860k and close enough to an FX-4320. Even an Ivy Bridge i3 is superior to it let alone a Skylake i3. 

[WarWeeny]

1 minute ago, djdwosk97 said:

An 860k and close enough to an FX-4320. Even an Ivy Bridge i3 is superior to it let alone a Skylake i3. 

 

i never said he should keep the 860, just that people shouldn't recommend him a dualcore, because that shit will not work with games sooner or later...

[79wjd]

4 minutes ago, WarWeeny said:

i never said he should keep the 860, just that people shouldn't recommend him a dualcore, because that shit will not work with games sooner or later...

You literally used Far Cry 4 as an example of a game that wouldn't run on an i3...It runs fine on an i3. That doesn't do good things for your credibility. 

[WarWeeny]

Just now, djdwosk97 said:

You literally used Far Cry 4 as an example of a game that wouldn't run on an i3...It runs fine on an i3. That doesn't do good things for your credibility. 

OR, maybe, because on launch it didn;t run?

I don;t play bad games, i just see and read thing that could be a concern for future hardware.

[Majestic]

42 minutes ago, WarWeeny said:

why are people recommending him a dualcore when half of the newer games won;t even run on that?

Terrible biased community is terrible.

why are people making accusations without backing it up with data

terrible undifferentiated community is terrible

[Guest]

More cores is the way of the future. 

 

Would definitely recommend waiting or spring for a Xeon.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pBRJsY

[Majestic]

30 minutes ago, Alexokan said:

More cores is the way of the future. 

 

Would definitely recommend waiting or spring for a Xeon.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pBRJsY

 

Nope, Even in DX12 IPC still beats cores. And a Xeon isn't really going to be a budget build.

[Guest]

25 minutes ago, Majestic said:

 

Nope, Even in DX12 IPC still beats cores. And a Xeon isn't really going to be a budget build.

lol what?

 

That chart shows exactly what I was saying. And the build I made is within the same price range as what OP stated. IPC of Xeon is exactly the same as any other Intel CPU. 

[Majestic]

Just now, Alexokan said:

lol what?

 

That chart shows exactly what I was saying. And the build I made is within the same price range as what OP stated. IPC of Xeon is exactly the same as any other Intel CPU. 

But the 6600K is within margin of error to the 6700K. Now granted, it appears the GPU is bottlenecking near the high-end, but if you're going to make a blank statement like "cores are better", one can interpret that as AMD FX chips aswell. Or lower clocked xeons. 

 

And again, the title is budget build. 1231/1241 isn't budget.