Need Help Building A Gaming PC For $300-$350.

[AlanAlan]

I been using an old desktop and it has been long overdue for an upgrade. My budget around $300-$350. I will be using it for games ( TF2, Minecraft, GTV) not playing onto play those games on 1080 max and also be using it for watching videos and browsing the web. Also Microsoft Office. I have an SSD and a hard drive I am planning on to reuse on the new build from the old computer. Not sure of you can transfer the product key over to a new pc. Need some help guys on building this pc. What is the best pc I can build for this price? 

[GDRRiley]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/svfRTH that would be it. 

[Daveeede]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($45.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($30.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Other: AMD RX460 ($130.00)
Total: $390.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-14 19:22 EDT-0400

 

I know its a bit over budget, but switch to a Pentium CPU and youll be in the budget. RX460 is the best you'll probably fit in that budget, but it's a decent card. Austin Evans did a video about it paired with an i3-6100 and it did very well.

 

You'll have to get a new windows key if you change your motherboard, unless you previously bought a retail version.

[Mcmole]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-01 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($18.98 @ Newegg)
Other: RX 460 ($120.00)
Total: $346.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-14 19:36 EDT-0400

 

Right on budget.

 

Should be ale to play 1080p with high-max settings with most games.

[Energycore]

20 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

I been using an old desktop and it has been long overdue for an upgrade. My budget around $300-$350. I will be using it for games ( TF2, Minecraft, GTV) not playing onto play those games on 1080 max and also be using it for watching videos and browsing the web. Also Microsoft Office. I have an SSD and a hard drive I am planning on to reuse on the new build from the old computer. Not sure of you can transfer the product key over to a new pc. Need some help guys on building this pc. What is the best pc I can build for this price? 

Something like this.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 845 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($66.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock A88M-G/3.1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: *Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($31.50 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $327.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-14 19:37 EDT-0400

[Mcmole]

2 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Something like this.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 845 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($66.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock A88M-G/3.1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: *Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($31.50 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $327.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-14 19:37 EDT-0400

That's not a very good idea, overpriced for a dead platform with no upgrade path.

 

[samiscool51]

dude spend it all of it on the GPU and go cheep every where else,

or get used parts of crag's list or Ebay

that will do the trick

also maybe up it to ~$500 if you want more preformance

 

[Energycore]

Just now, Mcmole said:

That's not a very good idea, overpriced for a dead platform with no upgrade path.

 

Lol your words mean nothing considering the next real upgrade for a 6100 user is at least two generations, and thus a new motherboard, away from the current build.

 

And this particular motherboard has both USB 3.1 and M.2

[Mcmole]

4 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Lol your words mean nothing considering the next real upgrade for a 6100 user is at least two generations, and thus a new motherboard, away from the current build.

 

And this particular motherboard has both USB 3.1 and M.2

WTF are you on?...

 

The motherboard can accept a I7 6700 if he wanted too...

 

PS it's great that your motherboard supports M.2 and USB 3.1, To bad he already has a SATA based SSD. He would have to spend half his budget if not more to make use of that M.2 port which in that case he can do with a 10 expansion card on ANY motherboard.

Same goes for USD 3.1.

 

[Energycore]

Just now, Mcmole said:

WTF are you on?...

 

The motherboard can accept a I7 6700 if he wanted too...

 

PS it's great that your motherboard supports M.2 and USB 3.1, To bad he already has a SATA based SSD. He would have to spend half his budget if not more to make use of that M.2 port which in that case he can do with a 10 expansion card on ANY motherboard.

Same goes for USD 3.1.

 

Your build literally doesn't have a discrete GPU, for someone who wants to game on games as demanding as GTA V.

 

You can ramble as much as you want but you will not change that.

[Mcmole]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

Your build literally doesn't have a discrete GPU, for someone who wants to game on games as demanding as GTA V.

 

You can ramble as much as you want but you will not change that.

OMG, did you eve read the post. Facepalm, RX 460 listed at the bottom, do some googling. Have you been living under a rock?

 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-01 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($18.98 @ Newegg)
Other: RX 460 ($120.00)
Total: $346.93

 

[Energycore]

4 minutes ago, Mcmole said:

 

What the hell. I concede.

[AlanAlan]

Would the 6100 be overclockable?

[FlyingReinbeers]

2 hours ago, GDRRiley said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/svfRTH that would be it. 

Some games require 4 threads, the pentium won't do.

[FlyingReinbeers]

1 hour ago, Energycore said:

Something like this.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 845 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($66.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock A88M-G/3.1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: *Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($31.50 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $327.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-14 19:37 EDT-0400

Wouldn't go for the Athlon though. It's good, but a different mobo and a Core i3 6100 would be  better, and could run on a 400W power supply

[Energycore]

50 minutes ago, BackfiringOnMe said:

Wouldn't go for the Athlon though. It's good, but a different mobo and a Core i3 6100 would be  better, and could run on a 400W power supply

I think there's an argument to be made about the 6100 being $50 more and that $50 being spent on stuff like a PSU that isn't bad like the EVGA 430W, and a decent case that won't bend the moment you touch it, not to mention a great motherboard with 6 SATA III, 4 DIMM slots, USB 3.1 and M.2, but I'm off it

[FlyingReinbeers]

On 8/15/2016 at 3:24 AM, Energycore said:

I think there's an argument to be made about the 6100 being $50 more and that $50 being spent on stuff like a PSU that isn't bad like the EVGA 430W, and a decent case that won't bend the moment you touch it, not to mention a great motherboard with 6 SATA III, 4 DIMM slots, USB 3.1 and M.2, but I'm off it

True, but will people pay that much attention to the outside of the case when the inside is filled with tech?

[Energycore]

21 minutes ago, BackfiringOnMe said:

True, but will people pay that much attention to the outside of the case when the inside is filled with tech?

The case quality is more about it not breaking when you move parts around inside it, screw and unscrew, etc

[FlyingReinbeers]

23 hours ago, Energycore said:

The case quality is more about it not breaking when you move parts around inside it, screw and unscrew, etc

 

23 hours ago, Energycore said:

The case quality is more about it not breaking when you move parts around inside it, screw and unscrew, etc

Budget gaming is hard. That is why I have a cunning plan. I will spend all my current budget on everything except the video card, and it will be my Christmas gift 

Nice plan, no?

[Energycore]

7 hours ago, BackfiringOnMe said:

 

Budget gaming is hard. That is why I have a cunning plan. I will spend all my current budget on everything except the video card, and it will be my Christmas gift 

Nice plan, no?

I like that idea. Integrated graphics on the i3-6100 or i5-6400 should hold their own in 720p gaming.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($63.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($34.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($61.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $359.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-19 17:24 EDT-0400

 

 

[AlanAlan]

7 hours ago, Energycore said:

I like that idea. Integrated graphics on the i3-6100 or i5-6400 should hold their own in 720p gaming.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($63.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($34.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($61.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $359.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-19 17:24 EDT-0400

 

 

Hey I like this build. Is there any cheaper case? Don't need the hard drive. Can the 6100 be overclocked?

[Energycore]

Just now, AlanAlan said:

Hey I like this build. Is there any cheaper case? Don't need the hard drive. Can the 6100 be overclocked?

- I wouldn't go below $35 for a case but there's this.

- Gotcha, if you already have storage you can upgrade the CPU

- The i3 or the i5 on this one can't be overclocked under normal circumstances

 

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  ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($34.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.90 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $363.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-20 00:57 EDT-0400

[AlanAlan]

7 hours ago, Energycore said:

- I wouldn't go below $35 for a case but there's this.

- Gotcha, if you already have storage you can upgrade the CPU

- The i3 or the i5 on this one can't be overclocked under normal circumstances

 

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  ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($34.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.90 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $363.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-20 00:57 EDT-0400

This seems like a good light gaming pc for minecraft and an good entertainment system.

[FlyingReinbeers]

16 hours ago, Energycore said:

I like that idea. Integrated graphics on the i3-6100 or i5-6400 should hold their own in 720p gaming.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($63.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($34.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($61.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $359.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-19 17:24 EDT-0400

 

 

Yeah, that's my idea. Still waiting for the parts though. For now, a single stick of 8gb ddr4 sounds good, gonna put another in there later on, and maybe an i5.

Along with a gtx 950. Yeah, GTA San Andreas and NFS:MW (old version) until christmas doesn't sound too bad.