new build new build within $800 price range, need suggestions

[Sorce]

hey guys, i was wondering if i can get your opinions on building a new computer for $800. im looking for the biggest bang for the buck and maybe a little "future proof" (i hate to call it that, but i would like something that can be easily upgradeable in the future as well as good specs for current gaming) i dont do much hardcore gaming like far cry or anything but i would like something that minecraft wont lag on (JK) the games i play are world of tanks, minecraft, runescape, need for speed rivals, call of duty. and thats pretty much it. im new to this building process, i know how to put it together, but the part im having an issue with choosing the right components that fit into my budget. im looking to pay anywhere within $800-$900 build.

 

let me know if you need any additional information.

 

and thanks ahead of time! 

 

-sorce

[Najuno]

Welcome to the forums.

 

To give you some ideas, you should tell us what must be included in your 800 USD budget. Is it just the machine itself? Do you need an OS, monitor, periphery?

[CapricaBuccaneers]

Probably need to say location (US$ or otherwise) and if you're willing to buy second hand parts for the added value for money.

 

Would you need an operating system? (Windows)

 

Monitor?

Keyboard/Mouse?

 

Do you already have any parts you could repurpose for this build? For example an optical drive or USB memory stick to load the OS from.

[MajorGoob]

3 minutes ago, Sorce said:

hey guys, i was wondering if i can get your opinions on building a new computer for $800. im looking for the biggest bang for the buck and maybe a little "future proof" (i hate to call it that, but i would like something that can be easily upgradeable in the future as well as good specs for current gaming) i dont do much hardcore gaming like far cry or anything but i would like something that minecraft wont lag on (JK) the games i play are world of tanks, minecraft, runescape, need for speed rivals, call of duty. and thats pretty much it. im new to this building process, i know how to put it together, but the part im having an issue with choosing the right components that fit into my budget. im looking to pay anywhere within $800-$900 build.

 

let me know if you need any additional information.

 

and thanks ahead of time! 

 

-sorce

2 things. What gen of COD? And does that price include peripherals? (Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers, etc.)

[Katsunaka]

800 - http://pcgamehaven.com/best-800-dollar-gaming-pc-build/

900 - http://pcgamehaven.com/best-900-dollar-gaming-pc-build/

 

You could get away cheaper if you already have a suitable case your willing to use. That can fit these parts.

 

As others have said, depends on what country you are in. Also if you need the other stuff that goes with a PC.

 

[DioOmicida]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XLZkCJ / http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XLZkCJ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($132.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($66.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($26.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380X 4GB Video Card  ($209.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $840.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Future proof? You can double the RAM and add a second GPU down the road.

No K? Well you're on a budget and you wont need to spend extra on a cooler.

[Stardar1]

8 minutes ago, Sorce said:

hey guys, i was wondering if i can get your opinions on building a new computer for $800. im looking for the biggest bang for the buck and maybe a little "future proof" (i hate to call it that, but i would like something that can be easily upgradeable in the future as well as good specs for current gaming) i dont do much hardcore gaming like far cry or anything but i would like something that minecraft wont lag on (JK) the games i play are world of tanks, minecraft, runescape, need for speed rivals, call of duty. and thats pretty much it. im new to this building process, i know how to put it together, but the part im having an issue with choosing the right components that fit into my budget. im looking to pay anywhere within $800-$900 build.

 

let me know if you need any additional information.

 

and thanks ahead of time! 

 

-sorce

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

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($27.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($27.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.79 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($309.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $868.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-29 16:29 EDT-0400

[TriFlix Films]

As small as an xbox.. sell your console, throw this together and put it in your living room. Don't know if it would push 4k very well, but I would likely max 1080p plenty fine. Feel free to drop the optical drive, switch cases, and change storage if you want

 

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  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Toshiba P300 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($94.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 370 4GB Video Card  ($159.09 @ OutletPC) 
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: $760.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-29 16:28 EDT-0400

 

[Sorce]

5 minutes ago, Najuno said:

Welcome to the forums.

 

To give you some ideas, you should tell us what must be included in your 800 USD budget. Is it just the machine itself? Do you need an OS, monitor, periphery?

hey, sorry i didnt include that. for that price budget, i was looking to build the entire computer, case, motherboard, cpu, gpu, ram psu, cables if needed. oh and a copy of windows 10. i have a mouse, keyboard and monitor

[Mohenjo]

3 minutes ago, DioOmicida said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XLZkCJ / http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XLZkCJ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($132.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($66.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($26.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380X 4GB Video Card  ($209.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $840.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Future proof? You can double the RAM and add a second GPU down the road.

No K? Well you're on a budget and you wont need to spend extra on a cooler.

sure love the 320gb hard drive

[Najuno]

1 minute ago, Sorce said:

hey, sorry i didnt include that. for that price budget, i was looking to build the entire computer, case, motherboard, cpu, gpu, ram psu, cables if needed. oh and a copy of windows 10. i have a mouse, keyboard and monitor

Alright that will help to give you a recommendation.

[DioOmicida]

Just now, Mohenjo said:

sure love the 320gb hard drive

HDD are cheap and bumping it up to a TB would still be in budget.
A lot of people buy a TB stock and never use it up.

 

2 minutes ago, Sorce said:

 oh and a copy of windows 10.

but now, not so much.

[Djole123]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.00 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Lenovo  3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($91.48 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380X 4GB Video Card  ($209.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 700W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $652.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-29 16:34 EDT-0400

 

You don't need that much money on the build. This is the most future-proof I could get 

[Sorce]

1 minute ago, DioOmicida said:

HDD are cheap and bumping it up to a TB would still be in budget.
A lot of people buy a TB stock and never use it up.

 

but now, not so much.

i would prefer ssd, but if its too expensive, i can stick with the hdd.

[DioOmicida]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/phfJvK / http://pcpartpicker.com/p/phfJvK/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($69.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380X 4GB Video Card  ($209.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($86.86 @ Amazon)
Total: $860.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Future proof? You can up the RAM and add a second GPU down the road.

No K? Well you're on a budget and you wont need to spend extra on a cooler.

Edit: Now with an OS and Larger Storage.
The hybrid drive gets you somewhat the best of both worlds.

[Najuno]

I´d go with something like this. Has a powerful current gen Skylake and a good mid range GPU that will do very well in 1080p.

 

Price is within what you are looking for.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xb3KCJ

[Sorce]

8 minutes ago, TriFlix Films said:

As small as an xbox.. sell your console, throw this together and put it in your living room. Don't know if it would push 4k very well, but I would likely max 1080p plenty fine. Feel free to drop the optical drive, switch cases, and change storage if you want

 

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  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Toshiba P300 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($94.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 370 4GB Video Card  ($159.09 @ OutletPC) 
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: $760.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-29 16:28 EDT-0400

 

could i replace that cpu with intel cpu? i5 6500? or will it not work with that motherboard

[Starelementpoke]

5 minutes ago, Sorce said:

i would prefer ssd, but if its too expensive, i can stick with the hdd.

Here:

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus B150M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($76.43 @ Amazon) 
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($55.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB NITRO Dual-X OC Video Card  ($174.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($86.86 @ Amazon) 
Total: $788.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-29 16:42 EDT-0400

Plenty of space left for you to up the SSD to something a little beefier or just get a mech. keyboard or anything you could imagine. Even get a couple of games.

[Sorce]

3 minutes ago, Najuno said:

I´d go with something like this. Has a powerful current gen Skylake and a good mid range GPU that will do very well in 1080p.

 

Price is within what you are looking for.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xb3KCJ

not bad of a build. why the hdd and ssd together though?

[Sorce]

7 minutes ago, DioOmicida said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/phfJvK / http://pcpartpicker.com/p/phfJvK/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($69.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380X 4GB Video Card  ($209.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($86.86 @ Amazon)
Total: $860.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Future proof? You can up the RAM and add a second GPU down the road.

No K? Well you're on a budget and you wont need to spend extra on a cooler.

Edit: Now with an OS and Larger Storage.

wow good build, can i go with a 520W psu instead of 850W? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze

[Mohenjo]

23 minutes ago, Sorce said:

hey guys, i was wondering if i can get your opinions on building a new computer for $800. im looking for the biggest bang for the buck and maybe a little "future proof" (i hate to call it that, but i would like something that can be easily upgradeable in the future as well as good specs for current gaming) i dont do much hardcore gaming like far cry or anything but i would like something that minecraft wont lag on (JK) the games i play are world of tanks, minecraft, runescape, need for speed rivals, call of duty. and thats pretty much it. im new to this building process, i know how to put it together, but the part im having an issue with choosing the right components that fit into my budget. im looking to pay anywhere within $800-$900 build.

 

let me know if you need any additional information.

 

and thanks ahead of time! 

 

-sorce

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($35.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($42.92 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.79 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($308.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($55.11 @ Mac Mall) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($86.86 @ Amazon) 
Total: $899.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-29 16:45 EDT-0400

 

This build has a lot of power 

[Starelementpoke]

2 minutes ago, Sorce said:

not bad of a build. why the hdd and ssd together though?

SSD boot drive, HDD mass drive.

[Najuno]

Just now, Sorce said:

not bad of a build. why the hdd and ssd together though?

The build is rock solid for 1080p gaming and gives you even more headroom for upgrading in the future.

 

Well I went this route, because your budget is too tight for a system SSD and a storage SSD IMHO. Storage should be considered at elast 1 TB+ for games, data, music, etc.

 

This build allows you to put the OS on the SSD and your favorite games and all other stuff is just fine on a slower disk. I personally use HDD´s here for my rendering and compressing as cache drives.

[Mohenjo]

16 minutes ago, TriFlix Films said:

As small as an xbox.. sell your console, throw this together and put it in your living room. Don't know if it would push 4k very well, but I would likely max 1080p plenty fine. Feel free to drop the optical drive, switch cases, and change storage if you want

 

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  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Toshiba P300 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($94.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 370 4GB Video Card  ($159.09 @ OutletPC) 
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: $760.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-29 16:28 EDT-0400

 

please... no....

[Sorce]

Just now, Starelementpoke said:

SSD boot drive, HDD mass drive.

could i just get a slightly bigger ssd and just run everything on it? i dont use much space so i dont think i would need more than 300GB. i dont do HARDCORE gaming, just here and there when im off work