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8 minutes ago, Jaidenortiz7 said:

Need to build a budget PC for a friend. He want's the budget under $300 and I have no idea where to start. 

What will he be using the PC for?

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My Setup:

 

Desktop

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CPU: Ryzen 9 3900X  CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15  Motherboard: Asus Prime X370-PRO  RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 @3200MHz  GPU: EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 ULTRA (+50 core +400 memory)  Storage: 1050GB Crucial MX300, 1TB Crucial MX500  PSU: EVGA Supernova 750 P2  Chassis: NZXT Noctis 450 White/Blue OS: Windows 10 Professional  Displays: Asus MG279Q FreeSync OC, LG 27GL850-B

 

Main Laptop:

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Laptop: Sager NP 8678-S  CPU: Intel Core i7 6820HK @ 2.7GHz  RAM: 32GB DDR4 @ 2133MHz  GPU: GTX 980m 8GB  Storage: 250GB Samsung 850 EVO M.2 + 1TB Samsung 850 Pro + 1TB 7200RPM HGST HDD  OS: Windows 10 Pro  Chassis: Clevo P670RG  Audio: HyperX Cloud II Gunmetal, Audio Technica ATH-M50s, JBL Creature II

 

Thinkpad T420:

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CPU: i5 2520M  RAM: 8GB DDR3  Storage: 275GB Crucial MX30

 

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This is the best I can do

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rxK8m8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rxK8m8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($61.99 @ Jet) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-E/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($46.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.90 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.33 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB STRIX Video Card  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $330.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Just now, Dawson Wehage said:

This is the best I can do

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rxK8m8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rxK8m8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($61.99 @ Jet) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-E/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($46.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.90 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.33 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB STRIX Video Card  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $330.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-27 19:03 EST-0500

You'd have to make sure the motherboard has updated bios. 

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1 minute ago, Dawson Wehage said:

This is the best I can do

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rxK8m8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rxK8m8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($61.99 @ Jet) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-E/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($46.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.90 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.33 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB STRIX Video Card  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $330.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-27 19:03 EST-0500

you do know 1050 costs the same right

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Just now, Jaidenortiz7 said:

Gaming. Not much else

That makes this real tight.  Your best bet would be in used parts.

 

1 minute ago, Dawson Wehage said:

This is the best I can do

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rxK8m8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rxK8m8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($61.99 @ Jet) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-E/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($46.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.90 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.33 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB STRIX Video Card  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $330.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-27 19:03 EST-0500

And this was actually my best bet as well for new parts.

QUOTE ME OR I PROBABLY WON'T SEE YOUR RESPONSE 

My Setup:

 

Desktop

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CPU: Ryzen 9 3900X  CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15  Motherboard: Asus Prime X370-PRO  RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 @3200MHz  GPU: EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 ULTRA (+50 core +400 memory)  Storage: 1050GB Crucial MX300, 1TB Crucial MX500  PSU: EVGA Supernova 750 P2  Chassis: NZXT Noctis 450 White/Blue OS: Windows 10 Professional  Displays: Asus MG279Q FreeSync OC, LG 27GL850-B

 

Main Laptop:

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Laptop: Sager NP 8678-S  CPU: Intel Core i7 6820HK @ 2.7GHz  RAM: 32GB DDR4 @ 2133MHz  GPU: GTX 980m 8GB  Storage: 250GB Samsung 850 EVO M.2 + 1TB Samsung 850 Pro + 1TB 7200RPM HGST HDD  OS: Windows 10 Pro  Chassis: Clevo P670RG  Audio: HyperX Cloud II Gunmetal, Audio Technica ATH-M50s, JBL Creature II

 

Thinkpad T420:

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CPU: i5 2520M  RAM: 8GB DDR3  Storage: 275GB Crucial MX30

 

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Just now, Jaidenortiz7 said:

What about an AMD APU? :|

You could try going with a 7850k if you don't mind playing at 720p medium-low settings.

QUOTE ME OR I PROBABLY WON'T SEE YOUR RESPONSE 

My Setup:

 

Desktop

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CPU: Ryzen 9 3900X  CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15  Motherboard: Asus Prime X370-PRO  RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 @3200MHz  GPU: EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 ULTRA (+50 core +400 memory)  Storage: 1050GB Crucial MX300, 1TB Crucial MX500  PSU: EVGA Supernova 750 P2  Chassis: NZXT Noctis 450 White/Blue OS: Windows 10 Professional  Displays: Asus MG279Q FreeSync OC, LG 27GL850-B

 

Main Laptop:

Spoiler

Laptop: Sager NP 8678-S  CPU: Intel Core i7 6820HK @ 2.7GHz  RAM: 32GB DDR4 @ 2133MHz  GPU: GTX 980m 8GB  Storage: 250GB Samsung 850 EVO M.2 + 1TB Samsung 850 Pro + 1TB 7200RPM HGST HDD  OS: Windows 10 Pro  Chassis: Clevo P670RG  Audio: HyperX Cloud II Gunmetal, Audio Technica ATH-M50s, JBL Creature II

 

Thinkpad T420:

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CPU: i5 2520M  RAM: 8GB DDR3  Storage: 275GB Crucial MX30

 

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8 minutes ago, Dawson Wehage said:

This is the best I can do

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rxK8m8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rxK8m8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($61.99 @ Jet) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-E/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($46.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.90 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.33 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB STRIX Video Card  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $330.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-27 19:03 EST-0500

Total including mail in rebates would be $266 from newegg and Amazon :)

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2 minutes ago, Jaidenortiz7 said:

Total including mail in rebates would be $266 from newegg and Amazon :)

Pretty sure that total includes in mail rebates, it's $373.18 prior to them

 

 

 

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CPU - Ryzen 1700 @ 4Ghz  Motherboard - Gigabyte AX370 Aorus Gaming 5   Ram - 16Gb GSkill Trident Z RGB 3200  GPU - Palit 1080GTX Gamerock Premium  Storage - Samsung XP941 256GB, Crucial MX300 525GB, Seagate Barracuda 1TB   PSU - Fractal Design Newton R3 1000W  Case - INWIN 303 White Display - Asus PG278Q Gsync 144hz 1440P

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1 minute ago, Jaidenortiz7 said:

Gaming. But i'm pretty sure I found a build I like already.

Ok, I normally wouldn't say this but the steam machine seems good  a new one is 350 in pc world i saw today the i5 so a second hand one for under 300 would be good deal....

just an idea.

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