$650 Gaming PC

[STL Luke38]

Is this PC capable of 1080p 60fps gaming? I took CultofMush's $450 build and added a few things. please if your going to make any changes please stay under $650. And whats the best sound card for around $30. No B.S recommendations im only 15 so please keep it simple. Thanks
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GG6fjX

 

[i7Baby]

The build is OK. Just don't add a sound card to it.

 

[okcnaline]

Depends on what quality and game. This'll probably do medium on Battlefield 3-4at 1080p@60FPS, but it probably won't do Shadow of Mordor or the upcoming GTA V well.

 

[fall0ut3]

If you want to go for gaming now a days you might want to pick up a higher end video card. I'd suggest the R9 270x or even an R9 280.
And the sound card issue...You see, it really does not that matter. Sound cards are practically pointless if you have shitty headphones/and or speakers.

 

[STL Luke38]

The build is OK. Just don't add a sound card to it.

But some games say "Sound Card: Yes" for minimum requirements.

 

[PCBuilderProbs]

not necessarily, go for a gtx 960 or an r9 270x for a graphics card a bit more solid on 1080p 60fps. Also, I would advise against a sound card as most on-board audio solutions are perfect for almost every situation.

 

[i7Baby]

The build is OK. Just don't add a sound card to it.

But some games say "Sound Card: Yes" for minimum requirements.

That's from way back when motherboards didn't have just as good sound as a $30 sound card already built into them.

 

[PCBuilderProbs]

Boom. FX6300 and R9 270X complete with OS and monitor for less than $650.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($93.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NS Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.69 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB HAWK Video Card ($168.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Blackbone ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Planar PLL2210W 22.0" Monitor ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Microsoft Software Swap on Reddit ($10.00)
Total: $644.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-02 23:33 EDT-0400

board has shady reviews, go for 1866 RAM bc its generally the same price as 1333, and with an amd card I wouldn't go less than 600w on the PSU.

 

[ykki]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($93.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.69 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($33.98 @ Directron)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $663.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-02 23:35 EDT-0400


Put a cheaper monitor.
Put a lot better mobo (for overclocking)
Put a better psu.

You can also see deals on ebay or something like that for a monitor.
You can get cheap 2nd hand monitors from there.
Also if you can get the windows iso from Microsoft for 60 or 70 bucks (if you can prove that you are a student).

These options are worth considering because they can save you a bunch of money which can be put towards better gpu and psu.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/23-Samsung-SyncMaster-XL2370-1920x1080-1080p-2ms-HD-LED-Backlight-LCD-Monitor-/151633812961?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234e145de1
AND
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acer-21-5-Full-HD-LED-Monitor-G226HQL-DVI-VGA-/301579082580?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4637839b54

 

[fall0ut3]

Boom. FX6300 and R9 270X complete with OS and monitor for less than $650.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($93.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NS Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.69 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB HAWK Video Card ($168.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Blackbone ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Planar PLL2210W 22.0" Monitor ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Microsoft Software Swap on Reddit ($10.00)
Total: $644.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-02 23:33 EDT-0400

Biostar=sudden homicide

No joke, one of my friends bought that motherboard and he suddenly died out of murder.

lol jokes aside...The reason why Asus and Gigabyte are the main options for advanced builders is because they are both very high quality companies.
Trust me, your budget isn't too high to buy cheap components.

 

[ykki]

OR you can use Microsoft Software Swap on Reddit. Windows 7-8.1 COAs from $5 to $40.

That is also another good option.

 

[STL Luke38]

If you want to go for gaming now a days you might want to pick up a higher end video card. I'd suggest the R9 270x or even an R9 280.
And the sound card issue...You see, it really does not that matter. Sound cards are practically pointless if you have shitty headphones/and or speakers.

What about this? Changed to 8-Cores and a R9 280.

 

[fall0ut3]

If you want to go for gaming now a days you might want to pick up a higher end video card. I'd suggest the R9 270x or even an R9 280.
And the sound card issue...You see, it really does not that matter. Sound cards are practically pointless if you have shitty headphones/and or speakers.

What about this? Changed to 8-Cores and a R9 280.

And how exactly is that cheaper than you've mentioned?

 

[PCBuilderProbs]

BioStar has a high fail rate, lucky you got a good BioStar board, but would recommend either an ASUS, MSI, or Gigabyte board. (Always check the reviews on whatever board you're considering, or anything for that matter)

 

[PCBuilderProbs]

You can say that. I have tried it and I recommend it. You may have another opinion, but I know what I know.

I'm going solely based on reviews, though to be fair my MSI board has mixed reviews and aside from a blue screen once every 4 months or so doesn't cause me any problems. I would at least go with something that has pretty good reviews, but if BioStar never gave you any problems that's great.