Entry-Level PC.

[Telford]

Hello guys, I need some help compiling a build to play games like CSGO, GTA V and other popular MP games. Even BF, at just 1080p not going too extreme as of my budget.

I also want to make sure it can record gameplay. my range is between 500-900 USD.

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($25.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.95 @ Amazon) 
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case  ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ Amazon) 
Other: Rx 480 ($199.99)
Total: $693.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-24 21:46 EDT-0400

[lukart]

I wouldn't run such gaming PC with 42$ motherboard

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/bhXbjc

Changed the CPU and motherbaord for something more solid and more fun. Overclock it!

[aisle9]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($197.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI B150M BAZOOKA Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($64.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($92.00 @ B&H) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($67.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($28.00) 
Other: AMD RX 480 8GB ($250.00)
Total: $844.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-24 22:00 EDT-0400

[Telford]

Thanks for the help people!

I took some of the parts from the build lists above and did a little changes - views?!??!?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/TMhtJV

[Telford]

Also if you could recommend nice desks that can fit in small corners/rooms would be nice.

[Herman Mcpootis]

19 minutes ago, Telford said:

Thanks for the help people!

I took some of the parts from the build lists above and did a little changes - views?!??!?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/TMhtJV

Get a board that supports ddr4, it should be only a few bucks more. Don't get the cx600, not a very good psu. Get the cx550m(better quality) instead. Wait for the rx 480 instead of getting the gtx 970.

[Telford]

Alright, thanks. And what about monitors?? I suck at choosing stuff, so sorry.

[Telford]

n dont i need an AMD cpu if im using an amd gpu?

[AssassinUni]

Here are some pointers you might want to take note of:

 

CPU: You mentioned you are recording and editing videos am I right? If that is the case and you can squeeze in an i7 6700K for $324~ you can get the best possible time for editing. If you don't record often and do only minor editing, then go with the i5 6600K. Another note, do you plan on overclocking? If you do not or don't know how, don't get an unlocked CPU, however, don't let that discourage you.

 

CPU Cooler: A 212 EVO is a 'blower-style' cooler. It makes very loud sounds which can be very irritating. A Cryorig H7 is your best bet for a good cooler for $34.50.

 

Motherboard: You can get a better motherboard which supports DDR4 Memory (more to that later) at that price. What I would recommend is the MSI Z170-A Pro if you plan on using an unlocked CPU. If you don't plan on overclocking, you can get a H170 for a better price.

 

RAM: Now that DDR4 Memory is affordable, you can get 2 sticks of 8GB RAM if you are recording and editing videos.

 

Graphics Card + Monitor: The GTX 970 is not the best of choices now. You can get a RX 480 for the same price and better performance or if you want an NVIDIA card you can opt for a GTX 1070. If you only game at 1080p, get a 1080p monitor.

 

AMD CPU =/= AMD GPU. You don't need an AMD CPU to use an AMD GPU.

 

[QFA350]

17 minutes ago, AssassinUni said:

Here are some pointers you might want to take note of:

 

CPU: You mentioned you are recording and editing videos am I right? If that is the case and you can squeeze in an i7 6700K for $324~ you can get the best possible time for editing. If you don't record often and do only minor editing, then go with the i5 6600K. Another note, do you plan on overclocking? If you do not or don't know how, don't get an unlocked CPU, however, don't let that discourage you.

 

CPU Cooler: A 212 EVO is a 'blower-style' cooler. It makes very loud sounds which can be very irritating. A Cryorig H7 is your best bet for a good cooler for $34.50.

 

Motherboard: You can get a better motherboard which supports DDR4 Memory (more to that later) at that price. What I would recommend is the MSI Z170-A Pro if you plan on using an unlocked CPU. If you don't plan on overclocking, you can get a H170 for a better price.

 

RAM: Now that DDR4 Memory is affordable, you can get 2 sticks of 8GB RAM if you are recording and editing videos.

 

Graphics Card + Monitor: The GTX 970 is not the best of choices now. You can get a RX 480 for the same price and better performance or if you want an NVIDIA card you can opt for a GTX 1070. If you only game at 1080p, get a 1080p monitor.

 

As far as I know, the 212 EVO is very  quiet. My dad recently upgraded to one and it's whisper quiet and performs very well. Also it is not a 'blower' style cooler. A blower would use an impeller sort of fan (not found on the 212 EVO).

The bottom is not a blower the top is.

 

[AssassinUni]

8 minutes ago, Warning said:

As far as I know, the 212 EVO is very  quiet. My dad recently upgraded to one and it's whisper quiet and performs very well. Also it is not a 'blower' style cooler. A blower would use an impeller sort of fan (not found on the 212 EVO).

The bottom is not a blower the top is.

 

My bad then, I'm not too sure on parts

[QFA350]

1 minute ago, AssassinUni said:

My bad then, I'm not to sure on parts

That alright! It's always good to learn these things anyway for future references!

[Telford]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/HyJf8K

Is the build capable of 4k? sorry if im being a major noob lol