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How about this for a budget gaming PC

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/20CQN

keep under $700 if your going to change something

swap out the h50 for a hyper 212, its cheaper and its better. If you can try get 2 4gb sticks of ram for dual channel memory 

CPU: i5 4670k with Noctua C12P-SE14 GPU: Gigabyte GTX 770 SSD: 250gb Samsung EVO MOBO: MSI Z87-G43 RAM: 8GB G-Skill 1600mhz PSU: Antec HCG 620W CASE: Corsair 300R windowed 

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How about this for a budget gaming PC

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/20CQN

keep under $700 if your going to change something

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ something like this might work

CPU: i5 4670k with Noctua C12P-SE14 GPU: Gigabyte GTX 770 SSD: 250gb Samsung EVO MOBO: MSI Z87-G43 RAM: 8GB G-Skill 1600mhz PSU: Antec HCG 620W CASE: Corsair 300R windowed 

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For the budget I could not get a small form factor. But this case isn't insanely big either.

 

 
CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  XFX Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case:  NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.48 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.48 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.48 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $708.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Remove all stock fans and place 1 sickeflow as front intake, 1 as exhaust and replace the 212 EVO one aswell. If you really can not move anything over 700 mark then don't get the fans. Try to save money for a 128gb SSD and add this later. 
You get 3 free games aswell with the 7970. 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ something like this might work

 

You linked the url and need to link the permalink. Else we will just see our own builds. 

NZXT Phantom windowed, Asus Z77 Sabertooth, Intel 2600K, Noctua NH-D14, EVGA 780 Classified, Crucial Ballistic Tactical, Crucial M4 128GB + Samsung 850 EVO, Corsair RM850, Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty Peripherals: Sennheiser HD598, FinalMouse Classic, SteelSeries Qck Heavy, Ducky Shine Zero (MX Brown), AOC G2460PF & Qnix QX2710

Build Log: Phantom - Antique Noctua

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You linked the url and need to link the permalink. Else we will just see our own builds. 

 

 

oops, first time actually using pcpartpicker on the forums. thanks for the tip

CPU: i5 4670k with Noctua C12P-SE14 GPU: Gigabyte GTX 770 SSD: 250gb Samsung EVO MOBO: MSI Z87-G43 RAM: 8GB G-Skill 1600mhz PSU: Antec HCG 620W CASE: Corsair 300R windowed 

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Get a cheap case, zalman do good cheap cases, you would benefit more by using a stock fan and getting a better processor, it will have a big benefit.

cpu: intel i5 4670k @ 4.5ghz Ram: G skill ares 2x4gb 2166mhz cl10 Gpu: GTX 680 liquid cooled cpu cooler: Raijintek ereboss Mobo: gigabyte z87x ud5h psu: cm gx650 bronze Case: Zalman Z9 plus


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Cpu: intel i7 4770k @ 4.2ghz Ram: G skill  ripjaws 2x4gb Gpu: nvidia gtx 970 cpu cooler: akasa venom voodoo Mobo: G1.Sniper Z6 Psu: XFX proseries 650w Case: Zalman H1

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oops, first time actually using pcpartpicker on the forums. thanks for the tip

 

No problem. Do you really want to have a small form factor case? 

NZXT Phantom windowed, Asus Z77 Sabertooth, Intel 2600K, Noctua NH-D14, EVGA 780 Classified, Crucial Ballistic Tactical, Crucial M4 128GB + Samsung 850 EVO, Corsair RM850, Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty Peripherals: Sennheiser HD598, FinalMouse Classic, SteelSeries Qck Heavy, Ducky Shine Zero (MX Brown), AOC G2460PF & Qnix QX2710

Build Log: Phantom - Antique Noctua

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You should be getting something like this, it's $20 over but way more powerful than the one you created:

 
CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  XFX Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Microcenter) 
Total: $718.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Buy a Hyper 212 EVO cooler ASAP after you build this, it costs around $30.

My rig: CPU: Intel core i5 4670K MoBo: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming RAM: Kingston HyperX Beast 2x4GB 1600mhz CL9 GPU: EVGA GTX780 SC ACX SSD: ADATA Premier Pro SP900 256GBHDD: Western Digital RED 2TB PSU: FSP Aurum CM 750W Case: Cooler Master HAF XM OS: Windows 8 Pro

My Build log, the Snowbird (heavy WIP): http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/188011-snowbird-by-lachy/?hl=snowbird

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Do you need an OS? If so then - 

 


 

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($158.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($17.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 



Video Card:  MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 



Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.98 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($98.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $705.77

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-11 11:42 EST-0500)

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Do you need an OS? If so then -

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($158.98 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.90 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $705.77

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

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You cheaped out on the most critical parts.

My rig: CPU: Intel core i5 4670K MoBo: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming RAM: Kingston HyperX Beast 2x4GB 1600mhz CL9 GPU: EVGA GTX780 SC ACX SSD: ADATA Premier Pro SP900 256GBHDD: Western Digital RED 2TB PSU: FSP Aurum CM 750W Case: Cooler Master HAF XM OS: Windows 8 Pro

My Build log, the Snowbird (heavy WIP): http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/188011-snowbird-by-lachy/?hl=snowbird

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You cheaped out on the most critical parts.

No I didnt. The CXM gives him enough watts and it is a good PSU. 

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Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/214GG

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No I didnt. The CXM gives him enough watts and it is a good PSU.

Will barely make it, limit him with everything and that board + that CPU won't be a good combo.

My rig: CPU: Intel core i5 4670K MoBo: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming RAM: Kingston HyperX Beast 2x4GB 1600mhz CL9 GPU: EVGA GTX780 SC ACX SSD: ADATA Premier Pro SP900 256GBHDD: Western Digital RED 2TB PSU: FSP Aurum CM 750W Case: Cooler Master HAF XM OS: Windows 8 Pro

My Build log, the Snowbird (heavy WIP): http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/188011-snowbird-by-lachy/?hl=snowbird

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How about this for a budget gaming PC

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/20CQN

keep under $700 if your going to change something

 

Gigabyte specs their R9 270X with a 500W psu and 2x6-pin power connectors. Take a look at XFX Pro Series 550W ~US$60, or Seasonic S12II 520W ~US$70.

 

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo will do a decent cooling job and save some money.

 

The Arc Mini R2 is a really nice case but takes up way too much of the budget. Go with something less expensive, perhaps something like the Cooler Master N200 ~US$50.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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Will barely make it, limit him with everything and that board + that CPU won't be a good combo.

Then he cam bump it up to a 500w CXM and then get an FX 6300 which then gives you room to get a better CPU cooler. 

 

 
CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler:  NZXT HAVIK 120 75.8 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.49 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory:  PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($55.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.98 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($98.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $693.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Then he cam bump it up to a 500w CXM and then get an FX 6300 which then gives you room to get a better CPU cooler. 

Awkward you get a slightly beefy cooler on that mobo. You won't be able to oc much on that board.

The ram you chose is also pretty much perpetually out of stock.

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Then he cam bump it up to a 500w CXM and then get an FX 6300 which then gives you room to get a better CPU cooler. 

 

 
CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler:  NZXT HAVIK 120 75.8 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.49 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory:  PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($55.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.98 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($98.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $693.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-12 07:00 EST-0500)

 

I would rather give the money for the cooler in a 970 board instead. Still, he didn't say he needs the OS and it'd be great if he had another $100 to spend on HW.

My rig: CPU: Intel core i5 4670K MoBo: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming RAM: Kingston HyperX Beast 2x4GB 1600mhz CL9 GPU: EVGA GTX780 SC ACX SSD: ADATA Premier Pro SP900 256GBHDD: Western Digital RED 2TB PSU: FSP Aurum CM 750W Case: Cooler Master HAF XM OS: Windows 8 Pro

My Build log, the Snowbird (heavy WIP): http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/188011-snowbird-by-lachy/?hl=snowbird

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