$500 gaming rig

[sanat1]

hey guys...could you please give me the components for a $500 gaming pc with monitor....720p is okay
the build should play games like bf4,crysis 3,etc....and should last atleast 4 years....
i can extend my budget with $50....

thanx!

 

[Roxas_Boy]

I really doubt that this is possible sorry

 

[Heroesneverquit]

^Not doable. Especially with a monitor.

 

[MurrayA]

you might be able to build a pc just now that will run BF4 ect at high or ultra at 30 fps for $500, but it probably wont keep up after 4 years, I would try and save up another $500 or so and go with something more powerful that will last longer

 

[Roxas_Boy]

you might be able to build a pc just now that will run BF4 ect at high or ultra at 30 fps for $500, but it probably wont keep up after 4 years, I would try and save up another $500 or so and go with something more powerful that will last longer

*facepalm*

 

[MurrayA]

you might be able to build a pc just now that will run BF4 ect at high or ultra at 30 fps for $500, but it probably wont keep up after 4 years, I would try and save up another $500 or so and go with something more powerful that will last longer

*facepalm*

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2InYy
lol

 

[Roxas_Boy]

you might be able to build a pc just now that will run BF4 ect at high or ultra at 30 fps for $500, but it probably wont keep up after 4 years, I would try and save up another $500 or so and go with something more powerful that will last longer

*facepalm*

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2InYy
lol

Can you re read the OP's post, he said with a monitor and $500 budget can stretch $50

 

[Heroesneverquit]

^Still need another 100 for a monitor.

Not to mention you put in an SSD instead of an HDD which just doesnt make sense when going for cheap. The fx6300 though im not sure would be able to handle bf3/4 ultra/high without a cooler and some OCing

 

[Roxas_Boy]

OP lives in a fantasy world where you can get a PC for $550 with a monitor that will play BF4 and last 4 years. If you really want something cheap that can play BF4 and last 4 years get a PS4/XBOX ONE

 

[zemiak]

Try this, you should be able to run BF4 and Crysis 3 on ultra 720p, without going below 35fps. Of course, you don't have to play at Ultra though.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($59.79 @ Amazon)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.97 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card ($112.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Monitor: Dell IN2030M 60Hz 20.0" Monitor ($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $548.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 05:10 EST-0500)


Won't last 5 years, as the comments above say, thats a fantasy. BUT you could upgrade when needed throughout the years.

 

[MurrayA]

^Still need another 100 for a monitor.

Not to mention you put in an SSD instead of an HDD which just doesnt make sense when going for cheap. The fx6300 though im not sure would be able to handle bf3/4 ultra/high without a cooler and some OCing

1. SSD was a mistake, but still fits in £500 budget not $500 as I'm British, I excuse your ignorance
2. The 6300 can handle BF4 at Ultra, Have a look at benchmarks and stop being lazy
3. Be helpful
4. There is a cooler, look at the Hyper 212 Evo, which is very capable