$500 build, please help

[clayton993]

Can someone set me up a solid gaming computer for around $500?

I already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers and windows.

Thanks for the help!

 

[bodeen2012]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2AidE
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2AidE/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2AidE/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($80.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI A88XM-E45 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.22 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($135.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($37.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $494.12
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-12 18:55 EST-0500)

 

[ccky]

The list made by bodeen12 will be your best bet. But I would go with the Corsair CX430 instead of the listed PSU.

 

[clayton993]

Thanks for the build. Is the fd6300 six core a better processor?

 

[ccky]

Thanks for the build. Is the fd6300 six core a better processor?

Yes it is, but it is also more expensive. And you will to pick a different motherboard as the fx6300 is AM3+, while the Athlon is FM2

 

[clayton993]

Can you give me some input on this build? I based it off bodeens.

Thanks for the help

 

[Dmt317]

This looks like a pretty good build to be for about 10 dollars over $500. Dont know much about the mobo thought if someone else could shine some light as if it is any good or not. can always throw in another 4 gb of ram later when you get some more money and an optical drive really isnt required. If you need one add about 15 dollars to this.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Akxj
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Akxj/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Akxj/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.22 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $510.16
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-12 20:11 EST-0500)

 

[clayton993]

Can you give me some input on this build? I based it off bodeens.
Thanks for the help
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Akw0

 

[Dmt317]

Looks pretty good. I would probably go with a better graphics card though like the 270 or equivalent. Againg i dont know much about the motherboards though.

 

[tiny voices]

You will need more than a cx430 for that build. That PSU has only one 6-pin connector and the 270 needs two. IF you use a molex adapter you will overdraw the amps on the 12v rail.


Also, don't expect to do ANY overclocking on that motherboard.

 

[Dmt317]

Oh my 270 only has one six pin connector. is the gigabyte the only 270 with 2 6 pins?

 

[clayton993]

Ok heres my final build. I'm waiting for your guys approval before I buy all this stuff.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2AleQ

 

[tiny voices]

Yes, looks like the Gigabyte is the only one with two 6-pins.

It also has WAY more overclocking headroom then the rest of the 270s though.

 

[tiny voices]

Ok heres my final build. I'm waiting for your guys approval before I buy all this stuff.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2AleQ

NO, change to a different 270 so that the PSU works. OR change the PSU,

 

[clayton993]

Ok after so research I changed some things.

New PSU, has 2 6-pin connectors and is 500w.
Different mobo, I think its better?
Different RAM, newegg is out of stock on the ripjaws.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2AnZ7