$700 Custom Build

[PapaJohn]

Hello, so here recently I have been experiencing issues in running more demanding triple A tittles coming out and most times not even being able to run them. So I've decided to build a new one from scratch. I currently have a laptop so I won't be able take any parts out. I wanted to go for Intel and Nvidia on this one. I already have a build but it goes a little over budget. If anyone can help on finding more cost efficiency items that still have the same performance or close to it'll be greatly appreciated as I can't seem to figure out on what to sacrifice. I want to keep the performance of items such as storage space, RAM, ect. Any help is greatly appreciated. Papa Bless and have a great day

 

(The link to my current build)  http://pcpartpicker.com/list/nwnq3F

[Starelementpoke]

7 minutes ago, PapaJohn said:

Hello, so here recently I have been experiencing issues in running more demanding triple A tittles coming out and most times not even being able to run them. So I've decided to build a new one from scratch. I currently have a laptop so I won't be able take any parts out. I wanted to go for Intel and Nvidia on this one. I already have a build but it goes a little over budget. If anyone can help on finding more cost efficiency items that still have the same performance or close to it'll be greatly appreciated as I can't seem to figure out on what to sacrifice. I want to keep the performance of items such as storage space, RAM, ect. Any help is greatly appreciated. Papa Bless and have a great day

 

(The link to my current build)  http://pcpartpicker.com/list/nwnq3F

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/RfNb8K
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/RfNb8K/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Klevv Neo 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($27.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($36.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.90 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 480 8GB Video Card  ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($32.49 @ Amazon) 
Total: $698.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-03 14:15 EDT-0400

Why'd I choose the 480? Because it slaps the 960 silly. (Would still wait for an AIB card if you do end up getting it) Don't want AMD straight up still? Save the extra for a 1060.

[Logarithm]

I think that you could get a better SSD for a little bit more. That SSD is pretty poorly reviewed.

[PapaJohn]

Thank you a lot Starelementpoke. I did tweak it a little but all together it is under my original price. Greatly appreciated. Papa Bless

[Gokufighther]

stare's build does look great, but you *can* make a quad core skylake build with most of the same things as that one for the same price.

 

also i would recommend not getting that crappy corsair psu and instead getting EVGA's 600B for $45, much better quality, just doesnt have full black cables.

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($47.00 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($30.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($36.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.95 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 480 8GB Video Card  ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz) wait for stock or get an r9 390/different rx 480/gtx 1060
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator - OEM Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $694.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-03 18:44 EDT-0400

[Starelementpoke]

3 hours ago, Gokufighther said:

stare's build does look great, but you *can* make a quad core skylake build with most of the same things as that one for the same price.

 

also i would recommend not getting that crappy corsair psu and instead getting EVGA's 600B for $45, much better quality, just doesnt have full black cables.

Incorrect on that PSU. The Corsair PSU in question is the new Grey unit CX, which is on par with Seasonic's S12ll, which mops the floor with the 600B.