$500 ultimate PC

[DerBear]

Okay I'm looking for the best $500 pc build , I need it to run at 1080p and 60fps min. Also will be using the computer for adobe illustrator and pro tools . Would perfer intel if possible and a mother board I can upgrade my CPU and gpu later when I get more. Money. Thanks in advanced !

 

[GamesOn]

Ultimate PC? Nope. Raise your budget and don't go for " upgrade later " you'll just end up spending more money, about $700 and you are good to go for 1080p 60fps.

 

[The Paladin]

best I could do for 500 and some change.. some room to upgrade to I7 later

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B150M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($96.77 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Windforce OC Video Card ($148.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 450W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $551.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-21 14:02 EST-0500

 

[DerBear]

Ultimate PC? Nope. Raise your budget and don't go for " upgrade later " you'll just end up spending more money, about $700 and you are good to go for 1080p 60fps.

What's. the $700 build? I. Still need my. Os but can wait tell I get payed

 

[The Paladin]

do you need case HDD etc ?

 

[The Paladin]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI B150M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($92.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.55 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Windforce OC Video Card ($148.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 450W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $726.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-21 14:06 EST-0500

 

[GamesOn]

Ultimate PC? Nope. Raise your budget and don't go for " upgrade later " you'll just end up spending more money, about $700 and you are good to go for 1080p 60fps.

What's. the $700 build? I. Still need my. Os but can wait tell I get payed

You can build a 6th gen i5 with one RX 470/1050Ti and a decent power supply unit.

 

[The Paladin]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI B150M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($92.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.55 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 470 4GB STRIX Video Card ($169.99 @ Jet)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $782.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-21 14:11 EST-0500

 

[DerBear]

Ultimate PC? Nope. Raise your budget and don't go for " upgrade later " you'll just end up spending more money, about $700 and you are good to go for 1080p 60fps.

What's. the $700 build? I. Still need my. Os but can wait tell I get payed

You can build a 6th gen i5 with one RX 470/1050Ti and a decent power supply unit.

Acer Desktop Computer Aspire ATC-780-UR11 Intel Core i7 6th Gen 6700 (3.4 GHz) 16 GB DDR4 1 TB HDD Intel HD Graphics 530 Windows 10 Home 64-Bit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=83-101-454

If I bought a prebuilt. And put a dedicated gpu in it would. I get better for less?

 

[bomfra]

Worst option, I think.

Super shitty powersupply, shitty motherboard, bad case/airflow.
Better build it yourself and target quality parts, as other mentioned

 

[GamesOn]

Ultimate PC? Nope. Raise your budget and don't go for " upgrade later " you'll just end up spending more money, about $700 and you are good to go for 1080p 60fps.

What's. the $700 build? I. Still need my. Os but can wait tell I get payed

You can build a 6th gen i5 with one RX 470/1050Ti and a decent power supply unit.

Acer Desktop Computer Aspire ATC-780-UR11 Intel Core i7 6th Gen 6700 (3.4 GHz) 16 GB DDR4 1 TB HDD Intel HD Graphics 530 Windows 10 Home 64-Bit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=83-101-454

If I bought a prebuilt. And put a dedicated gpu in it would. I get better for less?

Prebuilt PCs are no good for gaming, a pain in butt when upgrading, you might not even be able to change some parts.
Save up to like $700, you'll build a long lasting machine, trust me.