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  1. 1. Worth it?

    • Yes!
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    • No!
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  2. 2. Which one?

    • The "Best Bang for Buck" by Jimms
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    • Or my custom Mindfactory build.
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Hey guys! I'm back with another one of these stupid questions. I have been looking all over the places for a low budget gaming computer. I think I have finally found something. But first I want to ask some wise people about it.

Oh yeah, It's called the "Best Bang For Buck 2016 v3.1"

Alright, The specs go something like this:

Motherboard: Asus B85M-G
CPU: Intel Haswell Core i5-4460 3.2GHz
Memory: Crucial 8Gt (2x4Gb) 1600Mhz
GPU: Asus GTX 950 OC, 2Gb GDDR5.
SSD: PNY 240Gt
Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW
Case: Bitfenix Nova, Black

PSU: Seasonic 430W (I have a better one at my current computer which I will be installing on the computer, it's a Corsair VS550)
OS: Pre-Installed Windows 10 Home 64 bit Finnish (Windows installing media will be delivered on a memory stick)

(I will be adding a HDD to the package as they install it for free. Something like: Seagate 1TB Barracuda, 3.5", Sata3, 7200rpm, 64MB)

The cost is amazing  769.00  (Including 24% taxes) +  59.90  (HDD price)

Would be delivered in 1-4 workdays.

 

Source: http://www.jimms.fi/en/Product/Show/119233/jimms-gtg-bbb2016-v3-1/jimm-s-best-bang-for-buck-2016-v3-1-pelitietokone

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This'll preform much better for a bit more:
 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($138.88 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.49 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($299.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Apevia X-QPACK3-BL MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($20.98 @ Directron) 
Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB (32/64-bit)  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $795.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-01 20:52 EDT-0400

i7 4790k | MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition | G.Skill Ripjaws X 16 GB | Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB | 2x Seagate Barracuda 2TB | MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr V | Fractal Design R4 | EVGA 650W

A gaming PC for your budget: $800 - $1000 - $1500 - $1800 - $2600 - $9001

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7 minutes ago, HPWebcamAble said:

This'll preform much better for a bit more:
 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($138.88 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.49 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($299.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Apevia X-QPACK3-BL MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($20.98 @ Directron) 
Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB (32/64-bit)  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $795.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-01 20:52 EDT-0400

I've been hearing all kinds of bad things about the FX-8320 and I actually can't order from newegg and from most american retailers because I live in Finland. So the prices for me would be a lot higher. And it would be best if it all was from same place so I wouldn't need to pay multiple delivery costs.

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3 minutes ago, EnVyUS MBK said:

I live in Finland. So the prices for me would be a lot higher.

That is an issue.

 

Though I recommend using PC Part Picker to choose your components, it'll help find the best prices (after you set your location in the top right)

i7 4790k | MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition | G.Skill Ripjaws X 16 GB | Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB | 2x Seagate Barracuda 2TB | MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr V | Fractal Design R4 | EVGA 650W

A gaming PC for your budget: $800 - $1000 - $1500 - $1800 - $2600 - $9001

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I just looked on mindfactory and I think I can get more performance with just little more money.

The build goes like this:

Motherboard:  Asus Z170 Pro Gaming Intel Z170 So.1151 

CPU:  Intel Core i5 6500 4x 3.20GHz So.1151 BOX

GPU:  4096MB MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G 

Case:  BitFenix Neos Midi Tower ohne Netzteil schwarz

RAM:  8GB HyperX FURY schwarz DDR4-2133 DIMM 

HDD:  1000GB Seagate Desktop HDD ST1000DM003 

SSD (For Windows):  120GB Kingston SSD Now V300 2.5" (6.4cm) 

CPU cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo Tower Kühler

Case Fans: 2x Noctua NF-F12 PWM 120x120x25mm 1500 

OS:  Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit Englisch 

 

All this for price of  € 879,95€ 39,98 UPS International delivery costs.

Please tell me your opinions.

 

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don't get the v300 ssd, its not a good one. for the os, can buy from kinguin/reddit windows marketplace for 20-30 euros.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W

 

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31 minutes ago, EnVyUS MBK said:

Alright, Thanks.

Ok, btw, drop the z170 board and hyper 212x, and get the cheapest board with the features you need. Use the money for an r9 380x, r9 290/x or r9 390 if possible.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W

 

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7 hours ago, herman mcpootis said:

Ok, btw, drop the z170 board and hyper 212x, and get the cheapest board with the features you need. Use the money for an r9 380x, r9 290/x or r9 390 if possible.

What about a GTX 970? I tend to not buy AMD stuff anymore :P I have a little bit of more money to put in (Like 200-300€). But I intended to use that to get a proper monitor. As I have a Samsung TV....

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