Budget Build for a Friend

[AlexWalters08]

This is a build I made for my friend. The computer is going to mainly be used for gaming. The budget is around $650, however we went over a bit. We are in the U.S. and he need a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and windows key. (The case is marked as purchased, because I am giving him my old case)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($114.78 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($87.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($34.89 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card  ($144.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($48.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($86.86 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($88.80 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $700.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-26 23:18 EDT-0400

[Starelementpoke]

3 minutes ago, AlexWalters08 said:

This is a build I made for my friend. The computer is going to mainly be used for gaming. The budget is around $650, however we went over a bit. We are in the U.S. and he need a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and windows key. (The case is marked as purchased, because I am giving him my old case)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($114.78 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($87.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($34.89 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card  ($144.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($48.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($86.86 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($88.80 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $700.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-26 23:18 EDT-0400

Does he really need 2TB of storage? And an I3 with a Z board?

[TriFlix Films]

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

CPU: AMD FX-8300 3.3GHz 8-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock 970M PRO3 Micro ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($51.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($61.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Toshiba P300 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($94.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 370 4GB Video Card  ($144.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case: Silverstone GD09B HTPC Case  ($67.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: HP DVD1265I DVD/CD Writer  ($30.49 @ Adorama) 
Total: $758.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-26 23:22 EDT-0400

[HKZeroFive]

If you're on a budget, go for a mATX motherboard. Cut down the 2TB storage and the Z97. Save some cash by grabbing Windows off the MicrosoftSoftwareSwap subreddit:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.00 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($35.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.85 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB NITRO Dual-X OC Video Card  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($48.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($35.00 @ MicrosoftSoftwareSwap) 
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($88.80 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $668.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-26 23:22 EDT-0400

[AlexWalters08]

1 minute ago, Starelementpoke said:

Does he really need 2TB of storage? And an I3 with a Z board?

Yes, he does lots of video editing and is into photography. He will need the storage. Also I can change the board, Z board is pointless for a non-overclockable chip.

[aeroencychris]

Save on the Windows license with *cough* other sites *cough*

[dave01978]

18 minutes ago, TriFlix Films said:

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

CPU: AMD FX-8300 3.3GHz 8-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock 970M PRO3 Micro ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($51.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($61.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Toshiba P300 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($94.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 370 4GB Video Card  ($144.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case: Silverstone GD09B HTPC Case  ($67.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: HP DVD1265I DVD/CD Writer  ($30.49 @ Adorama) 
Total: $758.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-26 23:22 EDT-0400

wow, $108 dollars over his budget and no monitor, keyboard, mouse, windows

[TriFlix Films]

16 minutes ago, dave01978 said:

wow, $108 dollars over his budget and no monitor, keyboard, mouse, windows

If he does video editing he needs CORES! Like 4 minimum but 6+ is preferred. I wouldn't recommend lower than a 750ti or a redeon 370. An SSD is recommended but not required, however 16gb of memory is required. If you like my build but think its too expensive: cut the 3tb HHD for a 1 or 2tb, cut the Optical drive, get a cheaper PSU, get a cheaper case. 

 

You can get Windows and Office for free if you guys have student emails at ontheub.com

[dave01978]

1 minute ago, TriFlix Films said:

If he does video editing he needs CORES! Like 4 minimum but 6+ is preferred. I wouldn't recommend lower than a 750ti or a redeon 370. An SSD isn't recommended but not required, however 16gb of memory is required. If you like my build but think its too expensive, cut the: 3tb HHD for a 1 or 2tb, cut the Optical drive, get a cheaper PSU, get a cheaper case. 

 

You can get Windows and Office for free if you guys have student emails at ontheub.com

oh i agree totally thats much better, but thought it was funny it was funny thats all

[TriFlix Films]

7 minutes ago, dave01978 said:

oh i agree totally thats much better, but thought it was funny it was funny thats all

No problem haha. I read the title and already had that build together on my part picker as the "Console Destroyer" and just sent it and forgot to change the items around. When I first made it, its was only $700. Didn't see the prices change.