Computer that is cheap and can handle SFM well?

[AniJan]

So, I recently got into SFM, but it's extremely laggy when I use it. So, is there any computer that can handle SFM very well, and that's cheap?

[Coaxialgamer]

4 minutes ago, AniJan said:

So, I recently got into SFM, but it's extremely laggy when I use it. So, is there any computer that can handle SFM very well, and that's cheap?

budget ? location ?

[AniJan]

I live in Illinois, and my budget is near $400-500.

[Coaxialgamer]

i would get this :

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/xC4Xf8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/xC4Xf8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($49.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($36.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.49 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 470 4GB Red Devil Video Card  ($189.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($31.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $494.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-21 13:20 EDT-0400

[xephoneration]

MSI Radeon RX 480

$219 - $6 (Debit card, no returns) - $30 promocode (SHOP15) - $20 MIR = $163 

 

found it on build a pc sale. cheaper and better than the 470, may bottleneck from the i3 6100, 

[AniJan]

Damn, it looks good. Oh crap, I forgot. I got carried away and I forgot that my parents probably won't let me buy this. 

Sorry Coaxial, but is this PC offer going to stay like this until, you know, like 2-4 years? 
I'm sorry, I got cocky. 

[Coaxialgamer]

1 minute ago, xephoneration said:

MSI Radeon RX 480

$219 - $6 (Debit card, no returns) - $30 promocode (SHOP15) - $20 MIR = $163 

 

found it on build a pc sale. cheaper and better than the 470, may bottleneck from the i3 6100, 

didn't see that deal . If it's indeed 163$  , then OP should definitly get this . IMO i3 is fine , especially since FSM ( and source in general ) is very single-threaded

[AniJan]

Nevertheless, can you guys continue to recommend PCs? Thanks

[xephoneration]

Just now, Coaxialgamer said:

didn't see that deal . If it's indeed 163$  , then OP should definitly get this . IMO i3 is fine , especially since FSM ( and source in general ) is very single-threaded

yeah, forgot FSM was single threaded... eh gives him room to upgrade his cpu whenever 

[Coaxialgamer]

1 minute ago, AniJan said:

Damn, it looks good. Oh crap, I forgot. I got carried away and I forgot that my parents probably won't let me buy this. 

Sorry Coaxial, but is this PC offer going to stay like this until, you know, like 2-4 years? 
I'm sorry, I got cocky. 

what do you mean ?

 

If you're not going to be building the pc for at least a few years , then their definitely will be better parts by then  

[AniJan]

1 minute ago, Coaxialgamer said:

what do you mean ?

 

If you're not going to be building the pc for at least a few years , then their definitely will be better parts by then  

What I mean is that I got too carried away about the PC that I forgot my parents won't let me buy the PC. 

 

Also, are these parts going to be on sale on like Black Friday?

[Coaxialgamer]

Just now, AniJan said:

What I mean is that I got too carried away about the PC that I forgot my parents won't let me buy the PC. 

 

Also, are these parts going to be on sale on like Black Friday?

probably . Can't guarantee anything , but they most likely will be .If not these exact parts , then similar ones  

[AniJan]

3 minutes ago, Coaxialgamer said:

probably . Can't guarantee anything , but they most likely will be .If not these exact parts , then similar ones  

Ah thanks. You've been a big help to me.

@xephoneration Thank you, too, for helping me.

[AniJan]

20 hours ago, Coaxialgamer said:

probably . Can't guarantee anything , but they most likely will be .If not these exact parts , then similar ones  

So, I was researching online, and I found this build that is much cheaper than your build. But I don't know if it is efficient or not. If not, then I'll use your build:

CPU	AMD FX-6300	BUY
MOBO	Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3	BUY
GPU	EVGA GTX 950	BUY
RAM	Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB	BUY
HDD	Seagate 250 GB	BUY
CASE	Rosewill Dual Fans	BUY
PSU	Antec VP-450W

[Quaker]

22 hours ago, AniJan said:

So, I recently got into SFM, but it's extremely laggy when I use it. So, is there any computer that can handle SFM very well, and that's cheap?

I had to Google SFM - and I'm still not sure what it is. It's probably either a video editor or sound recording system. It would be helpful if posters wouldn't assume that everyone knows what these initials mean and take the few seconds to type it out.

 

If it is a video or audio editor, then you probably can't get a computer that is both cheap and runs it well.

It's also hard to tell if something will run it better, when we don't know what you're using now.

 

[Coaxialgamer]

1 hour ago, AniJan said:

So, I was researching online, and I found this build that is much cheaper than your build. But I don't know if it is efficient or not. If not, then I'll use your build:

CPU	AMD FX-6300	BUY
MOBO	Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3	BUY
GPU	EVGA GTX 950	BUY
RAM	Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB	BUY
HDD	Seagate 250 GB	BUY
CASE	Rosewill Dual Fans	BUY
PSU	Antec VP-450W

Well that build is significantly less powerful... 

For one the gpu is about half as powerful,  and the cpu is considerably weaker ( considering SFM is very single  threaded).  Plus it's based on AMD's old Am3+ piledriver platform,  which came out in 2012. 

 

If you're going to buy the parts in a year or more,  then i would definitely wait for zen (amd's next gen cpu platform) 

 

The case, psu,  hdd and mobo are also of lesser quality 

[Coaxialgamer]

56 minutes ago, Quaker said:

I had to Google SFM - and I'm still not sure what it is. It's probably either a video editor or sound recording system. It would be helpful if posters wouldn't assume that everyone knows what these initials mean and take the few seconds to type it out.

 

If it is a video or audio editor, then you probably can't get a computer that is both cheap and runs it well.

It's also hard to tell if something will run it better, when we don't know what you're using now.

 

It stands for source film maker.  Basically software where you can create your own animations,  movies and etc using valve's source engine 

[AniJan]

22 hours ago, Coaxialgamer said:

It stands for source film maker.  Basically software where you can create your own animations,  movies and etc using valve's source engine 

Hmm. Guess I'll stick to your build.

[AniJan]

On 10/22/2016 at 11:36 AM, Coaxialgamer said:

Well that build is significantly less powerful... 

For one the gpu is about half as powerful,  and the cpu is considerably weaker ( considering SFM is very single  threaded).  Plus it's based on AMD's old Am3+ piledriver platform,  which came out in 2012. 

 

If you're going to buy the parts in a year or more,  then i would definitely wait for zen (amd's next gen cpu platform) 

 

The case, psu,  hdd and mobo are also of lesser quality 

I was looking at the compatibility notes for the PC parts, and it said that the Fractal Design supports up to 350 mm. However, it also states that video cards bigger than 255 mm can block some drive bays?  What does that mean. Does it mean that it'll limit some things about the computer set up?

[AniJan]

Hold on. Do I have to spend more money to get cords for power, connecting the monitor, et cetera?

[Coaxialgamer]

3 hours ago, AniJan said:

Hold on. Do I have to spend more money to get cords for power, connecting the monitor, et cetera?

The power supply cables come in the box,  and the gpu or monitor usually has at least an hdmi cable.  You might have to buy a displayport cable if you want one,  but those are pretty cheap

[Coaxialgamer]

9 hours ago, AniJan said:

I was looking at the compatibility notes for the PC parts, and it said that the Fractal Design supports up to 350 mm. However, it also states that video cards bigger than 255 mm can block some drive bays?  What does that mean. Does it mean that it'll limit some things about the computer set up?

What do you mean? Pcpartpicker doesn't seem to say anything about that ( unless you are talking about your build,  which,  but you didn't provide a link). 

 

Basically it means that this case officially supports cards up to 350mm in length.  But if it is above 255mm in length,  it might not fit in the case without removing the drive bays,  which might block the card from being inserted. 

[AniJan]

14 hours ago, Coaxialgamer said:

What do you mean? Pcpartpicker doesn't seem to say anything about that ( unless you are talking about your build,  which,  but you didn't provide a link). 

 

Basically it means that this case officially supports cards up to 350mm in length.  But if it is above 255mm in length,  it might not fit in the case without removing the drive bays,  which might block the card from being inserted. 

ah, one more thing. Is there a monitor that's good quality but is below $70?

[Coaxialgamer]

1 hour ago, AniJan said:

ah, one more thing. Is there a monitor that's good quality but is below $70?

Cheapest 1080p i could find atm was this 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/7cw323/acer-monitor-umwg6aab01

 

Your best bet is to either wait for black Friday or look at used monitors.  There are 768p and 900p monitors for  cheaper,  but they aren't worth it. 

[AniJan]

2 hours ago, Coaxialgamer said:

Cheapest 1080p i could find atm was this 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/7cw323/acer-monitor-umwg6aab01

 

Your best bet is to either wait for black Friday or look at used monitors.  There are 768p and 900p monitors for  cheaper,  but they aren't worth it. 

Also.

Does the computer by default have a usb drive where I can plug in my flash driver etc?