$700 dollar build

[_ASSASSIN_]

So a console to PC person asked me what to get for his new gaming pc, he said his budget was at $700 max, so I am already breaking the budget because of a stupid disc tray that he needs to install windows
*EDIT* we have gone with the USB installation so that saves $20, and he is retrieving a copy of windows from his old laptop

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Wwjb

that's the build, what do you guys think? any improvements you guys could make? thanks in advanced

[Bluejay0]

Well you could do a swap. Use your own DVD drive to install WIndows then take it off.

[Youbetternot]

How about this

Just realized the memory was not counted lol and off budget

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 

Motherboard:  MSI 760GM-P21 (FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($47.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($55.25 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card  ($184.99 @ Newegg) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Microcenter) 

Optical Drive:  Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $658.14

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-02 19:28 EDT-0400)

Just 8 dollars more

 

[Andrew0472]

that looks like a solid build for the price but is there any chance of getting dual channel memory 

[_ASSASSIN_]

that looks like a solid build for the price but is there any chance of getting dual channel memory 

nope, too expensive

-snip-

that goes totally off budget, read the post fully please

[D3MON]

So a console to PC person asked me what to get for his new gaming pc, he said his budget was at $650 max, so I am already breaking the budget because of a stupid disc tray that he needs to install windows

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1WwjI

that's the build, what do you guys think? any improvements you guys could make? thanks in advanced

for once i can't really improve on a build, well done.

Id get 2x4gb sticks of ram though for dual channel (what thepoint of 1600mhz ram if 800mhz ddr2 in dual channel has more bandwidth).

Id also go for a corsair 450-500w powersupply over that coolermaster, CM tends to build parts with a heavy eye on costs ive noticed.

oh and dont overclock on that board it only has a 4+1vrm in which case you might aswell get an any other board thats cheaper (get a 6+2 vrm or better)

pc's are never a "budget" option, chances are somewhere you're cheaping out where you shouldnt. best of luck with the conversion

[WorldDominator]

Just use a stock cooler and save $30? He probably won't notice the difference nor will he probably overclock from the sounds of it.

[_ASSASSIN_]

Well you could do a swap. Use your own DVD drive to install WIndows then take it off.

sorry, I forgot to include that important piece of detail, he lives no where near me

[D3MON]

 

How about this

Just realized the memory was not counted lol 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 

Motherboard:  MSI 760GM-P21 (FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($47.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($55.25 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card  ($184.99 @ Newegg) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  SeaSonic 450W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 

Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $695.14

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-02 19:25 EDT-0400)

 

a 7950 requires something like 250w on its own plus the cpu and board will want another hundred, your running it right on the limit, 550w+for a (single)79xx (its gold cert only gives it another few percent advantage)

that board is going to hold back that system too. i have a similar board i should know, sata3 ends all benefits to getting an ssd later on.

[Bluejay0]

sorry, I forgot to include that important piece of detail, he lives no where near me

 

Damn. Well it would have been a good idea. 

[_ASSASSIN_]

for once i can't really improve on a build, well done.

Id get 2x4gb sticks of ram though for dual channel (what thepoint of 1600mhz ram if 800mhz ddr2 in dual channel has more bandwidth).

Id also go for a corsair 450-500w powersupply over that coolermaster, CM tends to build parts with a heavy eye on costs ive noticed.

oh and dont overclock on that board it only has a 4+1vrm in which case you might aswell get an any other board thats cheaper (get a 6+2 vrm or better)

pc's are never a "budget" option, chances are somewhere you're cheaping out where you shouldnt. best of luck with the conversion

thanks!

again, most of those changes would require more money, I'll just tell him this isn't the best PC, he doesn't need the best PC, he just wants something that will play his games

he won't be overclocking, but that CPU is kinda needed and AMD's stock fans are pretty bad

[Hirad123]

wait why doesn't he install windows from a usb so he doesn't need the optical drive? And also didn't you guys figure this out already on teamspeak? lol

[_ASSASSIN_]

wait why doesn't he install windows from a usb so he doesn't need the optical drive? And also didn't you guys figure this out already on teamspeak? lol

hmm, I could do that, get him a 8350 (cause he won't overclock his CPU)

could you give me a link as to HOW to do this?

and no, I never heard you say this on teamspeak

[WoodenMarker]

Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Wxku

[_ASSASSIN_]

Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Wxku

ewwww athlon

[sperkowsky]

Solid build for the price

Sent from my future spaceship

[Npc_Hydra3]

Dual channel- same price as what you have listed.  http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl8d8gbxm  

[_ASSASSIN_]

Dual channel- same price as what you have listed.  http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl8d8gbxm  

thanks dude

[WoodenMarker]

ewwww athlon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIT9uLDjZcg

[_ASSASSIN_]

Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Wxku

but he's going to play Battlefield which is more demanding on CPU's than other games

[WoodenMarker]

but he's going to play Battlefield which is more demanding on CPU's than other games

Even then, the 760K will be enough. I'd recommend grabbing a 212 Evo and oc'ing it a bit in the future. The 760K will oc a bit better than the 750K. 

[_ASSASSIN_]

Even then, the 760K will be enough. I'd recommend grabbing a 212 Evo and oc'ing it a bit in the future. The 760K will oc a bit better than the 750K. 

then here is the dilemma, I have that extra money, what do I do with it? I don't think he cares for an SSD, and if I get a beefier graphics card (7950) then it would make it more viable to get a FX 6300

[Hirad123]

hmm, I could do that, get him a 8350 (cause he won't overclock his CPU)

could you give me a link as to HOW to do this?

and no, I never heard you say this on teamspeak

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/how_to_install_windows_7_beta_a_usb_key <that's how you do it. It's not too hard.

[WoodenMarker]

then here is the dilemma, I have that extra money, what do I do with it? I don't think he cares for an SSD, and if I get a beefier graphics card (7950) then it would make it more viable to get a FX 6300

If he doesn't care for a ssd, show him why he should. It's likely whoever says that has never used one before.

The 7870 XT is pretty close to the 7950 but the price difference isn't that small atm.

[_ASSASSIN_]

If he doesn't care for a ssd, show him why he should. It's likely whoever says that has never used one before.

The 7870 XT is pretty close to the 7950 but the price difference isn't that small atm.

maybe, but can I use an SSD With sata 2?