n00b build

[Thunderhammer]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Thunderhammer/saved/FCGKHx

 

Does this appear decent for a PC on a budget of $800?

[Telebubbies]

I do not use AMD so sorry if I am wrong with this. But the CPU might overheat with the stock cooler (if AMD does come with a stock cooler). I recommend getting a CoolerMaster Hyper 212x

[HPWebcamAble]

I highly recommend intel:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($71.69 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($87.77 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card  ($238.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $786.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-01 18:30 EDT-0400

[Antony Leung]

It appear to be. But my only complaing here is having 8 cores will not make you computer more faster.

[Citadelen]

You can buy a Windows 10 key online and save yourself around $30-40, which can go to something like an R9 380.

[MrIceCremeLollipop]

4 minutes ago, Thunderhammer said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Thunderhammer/saved/FCGKHx

 

Does this appear decent for a PC on a budget of $800?

Yeah. Did you make the list? Do you need a dvd drive? you could remove that and use the saved money for better cooling and gpu. also (I'm not great with R7 300 series) You could change it for a 750ti maybe? A 760? Like i said i don't know about r7 300 series so I'm probably wrong

[Starelementpoke]

7 minutes ago, Thunderhammer said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Thunderhammer/saved/FCGKHx

 

Does this appear decent for a PC on a budget of $800?

No. Here:

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($71.69 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Mac Mall) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Fractal Design Tesla R2 500W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($79.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $799.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-01 18:40 EDT-0400

[Thunderhammer]

1 hour ago, MrIceCremeLollipop said:

Yeah. Did you make the list? Do you need a dvd drive? you could remove that and use the saved money for better cooling and gpu. also (I'm not great with R7 300 series) You could change it for a 750ti maybe? A 760? Like i said i don't know about r7 300 series so I'm probably wrong

Yeah, I made it. And 750Ti is what I'm running now, but it's on an old Dell Inspiron. I'm actually thinking about just gutting it out of my current rig and using it for my new set-up. And what I understand from benchmarks, the r7 370 is stronger, that's why I chose it.

1 hour ago, Antony Leung said:

It appear to be. But my only complaing here is having 8 cores will not make you computer more faster.

Yeah, I know. I put it on the list to maybe save a little bank for other things.

[Thunderhammer]

Also, for the reference of anyone willing to lend their advice:

 

I'm making this build to where it's "upgrade-as-you-go", but I want a decent CPU to start with, as well as a decent motherboard.

 

EDIT: Mainly because I never want to have to do a motherboard upgrade. I did one once...not pretty lol.

[Herman Mcpootis]

If OS is needed, get from kinguin/reddit for $20-30.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Team Ultra L5 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($37.98 @ 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: Thermaltake Versa H21 Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($35.00 @ Other World Computing) 
Total: $766.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-01 20:54 EDT-0400

[Thunderhammer]

Ok, kool.

 

Thanks to all who chipped in their advice/builds. I may post another thread, in the event I decide to lower my budget even further. Until then, thanks again.

[BurblingBarbacoa]

Seems fine for the most part. If you built with this you would probably be happy. There are some thing s that I would immediately change however. 

• The 8350 is a solid CPU and the 970 chipset anda no serious issues, however, you would be better off with an i5. If you want the latest, look at the i5 6400, 6500, 6600 and 6600k. If you can't afford a new skylake chip look for a slightly older Haswell chip second hand or somthing similar. Obviously you would have to change the motherboard as appropriate. The skylake platform, even if you go for an i3 will offer a much better upgrade path. You could even get a g4400 to get up and running. 
• If you decide to get the 8350 with the wraith cooler or a locked Intel chip, stock cooling will be slightly warm and loud but you should still be fine. If you plan to overclock the 8350 or get an unlocked skylake chip grab somthing like the BeQuiet PureRock.  
• The case. Hm. The s210W would be a better option. So would the S340 
• cmon. Just ditch the optical drive. Get an external one for occasional use if you really want. 

[Thunderhammer]

6 hours ago, BurblingBarbacoa said:

Seems fine for the most part. If you built with this you would probably be happy. There are some thing s that I would immediately change however. 

• The 8350 is a solid CPU and the 970 chipset anda no serious issues, however, you would be better off with an i5. If you want the latest, look at the i5 6400, 6500, 6600 and 6600k. If you can't afford a new skylake chip look for a slightly older Haswell chip second hand or somthing similar. Obviously you would have to change the motherboard as appropriate. The skylake platform, even if you go for an i3 will offer a much better upgrade path. You could even get a g4400 to get up and running. 
• If you decide to get the 8350 with the wraith cooler or a locked Intel chip, stock cooling will be slightly warm and loud but you should still be fine. If you plan to overclock the 8350 or get an unlocked skylake chip grab somthing like the BeQuiet PureRock.  
• The case. Hm. The s210W would be a better option. So would the S340 
• cmon. Just ditch the optical drive. Get an external one for occasional use if you really want. 

Yeah...yeah, I guess I could skip the drive. V_V