600$ USD budget build

[skatblast]

Here is the build i came up with for a friend. If you could modify something what would it be? He wants that particular case so that is set on stone, anything else can be modified. He plans on upgrading the GPU in the next few years.

 

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=22143814

 

Parts must be priced accordingly on newegg.

 

Thank you!

[Weak1ings]

That is pretty much what I would have chosen.

 

Looks good.

[MoonlightSylv]

I'd get an R9 380/x for better performance, if you don't like AMD then at least get the 4GB 960 because 2gb cards are getting worse and worse now.

[Streetguru]

24 minutes ago, skatblast said:

 

Get an i5 6500 so you have higher stock/turbo speeds

 

a 380/X will be faster than a 960, and you'll want a 4GB card
 

380 v 960 benchmarks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTpNZEW31G0

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2015/08/03/amds-radeon-380-replaces-nvidia-gtx-960-as-the-new-1080p-champ/#5519c6066de7

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2980028/components-graphics/amd-radeon-r9-380-review-the-best-200-graphics-card-you-can-buy-for-1080p-gaming.html?page=2

 

Should consider a better case like an N200 or SIlencio 352 for some budget cases

 

go for one of the various MSI VD or GAMING H110 or B150 board, they all have solid power delivery and USB 3.1

 

and you should buy a better PSU, try this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119&cm_re=Seasonic_550W-_-17-151-119-_-Product

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ncqb4D
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ncqb4D/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B150M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case  ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $616.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-03 18:35 EDT-0400

[Mcmole]

If you really are limited to that one retailer then you will be paying more for components that are not as good as you would be able to afford. You could get a better system by buying from different outlets. However if you only want to buy from new egg. Here you go.. Its a little over priced, but it has a SSD and a 4GB R9 380, and a excellent PSU.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($61.69 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($29.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $593.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-03 18:38 EDT-0400

[skatblast]

@mcmole Looks pretty good, but there is no case in that cost and mail in rebates, such as the 20$ for the r9 380 are worthless because it takes months to get them if you every get them at all. I would like a 380 4g but cant seem to fit it into budget

[Streetguru]

12 minutes ago, skatblast said:

@mcmole Looks pretty good, but there is no case in that cost and mail in rebates, such as the 20$ for the r9 380 are worthless because it takes months to get them if you every get them at all. I would like a 380 4g but cant seem to fit it into budget

There's a 380 4gb card for $189 here

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150730&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
 

If nothing else at least buy a less expensive case and get a better power supply, like the seasonic 550W I linked above

[Kenji the Uke]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($108.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: ECS H87H3-M(1.0) Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($52.88 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($20.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($299.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($58.99 @ B&H) 
Total: $606.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-03 19:26 EDT-0400

 

 

@TechGod

[Streetguru]

19 minutes ago, Kenji the Uke said:

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That board is out of stock at newegg, and an i3 would bottleneck a 970, and a 390 would be faster anyways

[Kenji the Uke]

1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

That board is out of stock at newegg, and an i3 would bottleneck a 970, and a 390 would be faster anyways

While I agree, its the best I could do to get the best GPU for the price. A 390 was not within budget 3: I mean if OP wants to add a bit more money to their budget, it wouldnt be much to upgrade to an i5

[Streetguru]

6 minutes ago, Kenji the Uke said:

While I agree, its the best I could do to get the best GPU for the price. A 390 was not within budget 3: I mean if OP wants to add a bit more money to their budget, it wouldnt be much to upgrade to an i5

best GPU ain't really everything, and apparently the cheapest decent 390 is $320 at newegg

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131672

[Kenji the Uke]

2 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

best GPU ain't really everything, and apparently the cheapest decent 390 is $320 at newegg

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131672

If its for gaming, its the biggest contributor. And yes, I know its 320 but that would only add to the budget of the list.

[Streetguru]

10 minutes ago, Kenji the Uke said:

If its for gaming, its the biggest contributor. And yes, I know its 320 but that would only add to the budget of the list.

Probably better off with the i5 that won't need to replaced anytime soon, especially with new GPUs so close, and if he's only gaming on a 1080p display the $300 GPUs are a bit overkill