$500 Gaming PC?

[Guest lilbman]

Sup guys  my friend is wanting me to build him a $5-600 gaming PC.

 

Here's what I got so far-http://pcpartpicker.com/list/4djyqk

 

Anything I need to change?

[Guest]

1. Power Supply

2. 1060 3 gb only cost a bit more and better

3. Cheaper Windows from reddit or knguin or g2a

4. No price on RAM sticks?

5. Does he need to waste money on case fans?

[Guest lilbman]

Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

1. Power Supply

2. 1060 3 gb only cost a bit more and better

3. Cheaper Windows from reddit or knguin or g2a

4. No price on RAM sticks?

5. Does he need to waste money on case fans?

1-What's wrong with the power supply?

2-He's already cringing at the price. 

3-Ok, I'll look there.

4-Added a different set.

5-Well he doesn't know shit about computers, so I want him to be on the safe side when it comes to thermals.

[DarkBlade2117]

1 minute ago, lilbman said:

1-What's wrong with the power supply?

2-He's already cringing at the price. 

3-Ok, I'll look there.

4-Added a different set.

5-Well he doesn't know shit about computers, so I want him to be on the safe side when it comes to thermals.

PSU is kind of low end, it doesn't need to be some crazy EVGA G2 750w but something a bit better. It should be fine as the worst thing with it is the fan and part of the PSU is sub par mediocre though it is fine. Should perform similar to my rig Though my CPU and GPU are OCd a bit.

[ZaTrox]

here you go,about $60 less expensive OS

https://www.kinguin.net/category/22175/windows-10-home-oem-key/

 

EDIT: now you can chose 1060 3GB without a problem and buy better PSU for less than $550 for sure . (Maybe)

[aries757]

14 minutes ago, lilbman said:

Sup guys  my friend is wanting me to build him a $5-600 gaming PC.

 

Here's what I got so far-http://pcpartpicker.com/list/4djyqk

 

Anything I need to change?

if u have no problem with ebay, i would reccomend thid  http://pcpartpicker.com/list/H9Qnd6  the cpu is older, but quad core is gud, and the cooler comes wit mobo, it sorta risky, but if ur savage, it'll work.

[ForsakenLive]

Don't spend that much money on fans that are meant for looks. You will get better thermal results with a better case (something like the Fractal Design Core series, cheap and simple). Fans half the price of those are perfectly fine.

Get a better PSU, that is a tier 3 low end model, nothing that I would really pair with a decent GPU like the RX 470.

[aries757]

1 minute ago, aries757 said:

if u have no problem with ebay, i would reccomend thid  http://pcpartpicker.com/list/H9Qnd6  the cpu is older, but quad core is gud, and the cooler comes wit mobo, it sorta risky, but if ur savage, it'll work.

just realized it was 500-600, u could take away used parts, and change case to liking. i thought about buildin this in dec, had it layin around,

[ZaTrox]

ok here you go 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/8x6RgL and  https://www.kinguin.net/category/22175/windows-10-home-oem-key/  for OS and it should be perfect, around $550

 

[Andrew Sh]

20 minutes ago, lilbman said:

Sup guys  my friend is wanting me to build him a $5-600 gaming PC.

 

Here's what I got so far-http://pcpartpicker.com/list/4djyqk

 

Anything I need to change?

Lots of wasted money there buddy.

Don't need 4 case fans. that's $50 wasted.

You can get a much cheaper Windows 10 on sites like G2A (make sure to use the protection plan for $1)
I would swap out the ram for 2x4gb. 1 stick will only run in single channel.
You can use the $50 from the fans and what you save on windows to add for a low end i5 and/or upgrade to an RX480/gtx1060.

[Andrew Sh]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/kW3tKZ

 

That's almost $600. 
There are corners being cut but you have to for $600.
Ideally if you can save a bit on windows and add in an RX480 or GTX1060, would be nice.

I don't care what people say, Corsair psus are not rubbish.
I've had my Tx750 for about 3-4 years now with very heavy use and it's still perfect. 
My brother has a CX600 for about a year and it's fine. You're not powering tripple titanXs.

[Guest lilbman]

19 minutes ago, ZaTrox said:

here you go,about $60 less expensive OS

https://www.kinguin.net/category/22175/windows-10-home-oem-key/

 

EDIT: now you can chose 1060 3GB without a problem and buy better PSU for less than $550 for sure . (Maybe)

Why is it so inexpensive?

[Guest lilbman]

12 minutes ago, ZaTrox said:

ok here you go 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/8x6RgL and  https://www.kinguin.net/category/22175/windows-10-home-oem-key/  for OS and it should be perfect, around $550

 

Thank you!

[ZaTrox]

1 minute ago, lilbman said:

Why is it so inexpensive?

yyyy because that is a price that you have to pay for it ???? i don't know, this is what i found in like 5min

 

EDIT: oh and buy it with a protection, just to be sure that there won't be any problems, i bought mine from them and everything is fine

[Guest lilbman]

33 minutes ago, ZaTrox said:

yyyy because that is a price that you have to pay for it ???? i don't know, this is what i found in like 5min

 

EDIT: oh and buy it with a protection, just to be sure that there won't be any problems, i bought mine from them and everything is fine

Okay.  Seems kinda sketchy but ill look into it

[ZaTrox]

5 minutes ago, lilbman said:

Okay.  Seems kinda sketchy but ill look into it

yeah, that's what i thought at first but everything turned out to be ok, without any problems, just make sure that you buy it with protection against scams and give an email that you are actually using because your code will be send to you there

[Guest]

1 hour ago, lilbman said:

Why is it so inexpensive?

Its because the os is an oem/retail edition. Theres a big debate over them so windows dont like people using them for custom builds but i dont think it matters too much. 

If you get a new motherboard, you may have to get a new os  (cos it is oem version)

And windows can disable it anytime, i dont think they will tho.

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M PRO-VD PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory 
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Video Card  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($46.97 @ Newegg) 
Total: $558.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-19 19:45 EST-0500

get OS from reddit for $20-30.

[Guest lilbman]

10 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M PRO-VD PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory 
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Video Card  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($46.97 @ Newegg) 
Total: $558.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-19 19:45 EST-0500

get OS from reddit for $20-30.

 I like it and just consulted him about it.  He doesn't like the price 

[Herman Mcpootis]

2 minutes ago, lilbman said:

 I like it and just consulted him about it.  He doesn't like the price 

how much does he want to pay?

[Guest lilbman]

Just now, herman mcpootis said:

how much does he want to pay?

$500 tops.

[Herman Mcpootis]

5 minutes ago, lilbman said:

$500 tops.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M PRO-VD PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory 
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 470 4GB ARMOR OC Video Card  ($173.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($24.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($37.99 @ NCIX US) would recommend going CX450M if possible.
Total: $498.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-19 20:06 EST-0500

run windows 10 deactivated until he can spend $20-30 on a windows key.

[Guest lilbman]

33 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M PRO-VD PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory 
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 470 4GB ARMOR OC Video Card  ($173.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($24.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($37.99 @ NCIX US) would recommend going CX450M if possible.
Total: $498.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-19 20:06 EST-0500

run windows 10 deactivated until he can spend $20-30 on a windows key.

Ok, he seems to like this one a bit more.  How does one run Windows 10 deactivated?

[Herman Mcpootis]

2 hours ago, lilbman said:

Ok, he seems to like this one a bit more.  How does one run Windows 10 deactivated?

install windows 10 as per normal, but skip thw step where it asks for the cd-key.

[antisleep]

Here's a part list all from Amazon.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 470 4GB Triple X Video Card  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 

^get the MSI Armor for same price on Newegg
Case: Thermaltake Versa H15 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 

^CX450M constantly goes under $50, look out for that
Total: $499.93

 

OS: http://www.windowscentral.com/you-do-not-need-activate-windows-10