Entry Level PC

[EntryLevelScrub]

Hello, im looking to buy full system for my little brother. He is 10 yrs old and he is looking to play lower end titles like Civ V, scrap mechanic, modded Minecraft and a few triple a titles like TF2. I wonder if anyone has any reccomendations for parts with my budget of 800 dollars for the whole stuff, where about 600 dollars goes for the hardware itself. Need help desperatly!

[♠FlamieMeister♠]

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Flamiemeister/saved/#view=gT6hMp

 

Thy shall do you good

If you have a prebuilt and you can find the windows registry sticker on the case, you can use that for when you install windows.

[RS2007GOD]

Easy build a solid pc from used parts for that. Older quad core some cheap 8gb ram a half decent psu then throw the rest into a gpu ? 

[Dizzywi]

From the front page of pcpartpicker.com

this is an entry level build that should be able to handle these games. Linus also did a video called the ultimate value gaming build that you could check out. For playing low end games like minecraft, csgo, and probably civ v these should be good.

The linked one on pc part picker should leave you some room to buy a decent monitor and some good peripherals.

[♠FlamieMeister♠]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/2DZv4C

[kaiju_wars]

Just now, ♠FlamieMeister♠ said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Flamiemeister/saved/#view=gT6hMp

 

Thy shall do you good

If you have a prebuilt and you can find the windows registry sticker on the case, you can use that for when you install windows.

Why not switch out that 845 for an 860K or 880K?

[♠FlamieMeister♠]

That has monitors n everything

[EntryLevelScrub]

The 750Ti was a good idea, but i think that i would want at least ddr3 ram

[♠FlamieMeister♠]

The build I created will work well OP. Its 700 and has all the essentials

[xephoneration]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/KCdzPs

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/by_merchant/

 

 

 Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

 Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

Memory G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory

Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card

Case NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

 

 

Base Total:$821.77

Mail-in Rebates:-$30.00

Shipping:$1.99

Total:$793.76

 

 

I would buy a open box asus z170 a from newegg it will be cheaper.

 

EDIT: This is if you want to stick with your current monitor and keyboard and mouse 

[♠FlamieMeister♠]

1 minute ago, xephoneration said:

 

I would buy a open box asus z170 a from newegg it will be cheaper.

Bad idea. What if it's damaged during shipping, or what if it was returned for having problems, and resold?

[EntryLevelScrub]

Thank you for these reccomendations, but i think that i would want an i5 so i want an i5 6400 as a baseline

[kaiju_wars]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 880K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($44.98 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($31.98 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.71 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 460 4GB Red Dragon Video Card  ($123.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($43.33 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($85.70 @ My Choice Software) 
Monitor: HP 22cwa 21.5" 60Hz Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($39.99 @ Best Buy) 
Speakers: Logitech Z213 7W 2.1ch Speakers  ($24.79 @ Amazon) 
Total: $680.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-28 11:24 EDT-0400

 

880K, has only 1 stick of 8GB RAM so you have an open slot later.  That way, if you upgrade it, you don't have to discard any.  I got you a nice 22 inch 1080p IPS monitor.  Speakers w/subwoofer, and a headset.  Also a pretty decent gaming keyboard/mouse combo.  

[EntryLevelScrub]

The GPU is not a big issue so i can get by by something like a gt 760

[kaiju_wars]

1 minute ago, EntryLevelScrub said:

The GPU is not a big issue so i can get by by something like a gt 760

There is no GT 760, unless you meant the 730.  But either way, for not much more, the RX 460 will last much longer.  Look at the build I posted, it includes everything, hardware, peripherals, OS, for $120 less than your total overall $800 budget.

[WkdPaul]

-moved to New Builds & Planning-

[xephoneration]

7 minutes ago, ♠FlamieMeister♠ said:

Bad idea. What if it's damaged during shipping, or what if it was returned for having problems, and resold?

It's sold and certified by new egg plus they are actually really good and replacing open box items damaged during shipping as well if its not working when arrived. My asus z170 a was an open box from newegg works like a charm ;p

[kaiju_wars]

8 minutes ago, EntryLevelScrub said:

Thank you for these reccomendations, but i think that i would want an i5 so i want an i5 6400 as a baseline

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($32.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.71 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 460 4GB Red Dragon Video Card  ($123.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Rosewill FBM-05 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($85.70 @ My Choice Software) 
Monitor: HP 22cwa 21.5" 60Hz Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($29.99 @ B&H) 
Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($39.99 @ Best Buy) 
Speakers: Logitech Z213 7W 2.1ch Speakers  ($24.79 @ Amazon) 
Total: $765.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-28 11:33 EDT-0400

 

Core i5 as the base.

[xephoneration]

1 minute ago, kaiju_wars said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($32.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.71 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 460 4GB Red Dragon Video Card  ($123.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Rosewill FBM-05 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($85.70 @ My Choice Software) 
Monitor: HP 22cwa 21.5" 60Hz Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($29.99 @ B&H) 
Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($39.99 @ Best Buy) 
Speakers: Logitech Z213 7W 2.1ch Speakers  ($24.79 @ Amazon) 
Total: $765.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-28 11:33 EDT-0400

 

Core i5 as the base.

I'll find the link to reddit where you can get an oem key of 10 for $30

[kaiju_wars]

Just now, xephoneration said:

I'll find the link to reddit where you can get an oem key of 10 for $30

I was thinking of using Kinguin, since it's only like $25, but I know some people on here are weary of it.  

[EntryLevelScrub]

thx seems nice ill check them out