$700 budget gaming PC needed.

[Merfner]

Hey guys. I recently made a post asking for a $300-400 gaming PC, because I planned on buying 2, but I decided just to buy one for now, so am upgrading the price.

I want to spend $700 max. That's how much I have to spend without mail in rebates, so please don't make it like $800 with mail in rebate options.

We like to play League and Sims mostly, but want a good enough computer to be able to play better games if we wanted to. We also would like to stream if possible.

Here are a few details..

We want it to have built in Wi-Fi, a optical disc drive, and prefer Intel CPUs.

We don't need a monitor, keyboard, mouse, OS, or anything like that. Just the case and everything that goes in it.

Thank you!

 

[i7Baby]

Try -

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($96.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L12 37.8 CFM CPU Cooler ($66.57 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($172.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $645.25 ($697 without rebates)

 

[Raiin]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZZyND3

$686 no rebates, $666 with rebates, i5 with gtx 960 and everything else you ask for, including Wifi

 

[Havo_k]

Try:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($11.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $668.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-25 03:47 EST-0500


Without mail in rebate, the total cost is $693.78 while the promotion is valid until January 26.

 

[closetwhisperer1]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nrgfGX - $683 without rebates.

 

[TofuLion]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4370 3.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($159.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX/WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.67 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.86 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($40.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $704.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-25 03:19 EST-0500

with an ssd in there for faster boot

 

[Heironious]

Best I can do for you. http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/bsNVHx

 

[Merfner]

Oh geez. A lot of options. xD

Thank you!

Now I have no clue how to determine which one is best lol

 

[john TJ]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/r6t2YJ

 

[Heironious]

Oh geez. A lot of options. xD

Thank you!

Now I have no clue how to determine which one is best lol

The one I marked as best option is...the best option.

 

[closetwhisperer1]

Oh geez. A lot of options. xD

Thank you!

Now I have no clue how to determine which one is best lol

The one I marked as best option is...the best option.

He needs to pick his own answer.

 

[Raiin]

Oh geez. A lot of options. xD

Thank you!

Now I have no clue how to determine which one is best lol

The one I marked as best option is...the best option.

go with this or mines

 

[Merfner]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nrgfGX - $683 without rebates.

I like this one. Thanks!

 

[Havo_k]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nrgfGX - $683 without rebates.

I like this one. Thanks!

That power supply is not good for a gaming rig not at all. Its only good for an office computer to do basic things. You'll be back in the forums asking for help again. Cya then.

 

[Raiin]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nrgfGX - $683 without rebates.

I like this one. Thanks!

if so i suggest atleast changing the Psu, shitty quality psu

 

[Merfner]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nrgfGX - $683 without rebates.

I like this one. Thanks!

That power supply is not good for a gaming rig not at all. Its only good for an office computer to do basic things. You'll be back in the forums asking for help again. Cya then.

Then what do you say for the power supply? They were saying not to get a single 8gb ram card, and to get a 2 x 4gb. Only reason I chose that one above yours.

 

[closetwhisperer1]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nrgfGX - $683 without rebates.

I like this one. Thanks!

if so i suggest atleast changing the Psu, shitty quality psu

Antec? Shitty? I think not. I ran a 7990 off a 600 watt psu at one time. I'm pretty sure a 450 watt by antec can handle a r9 280.

 

[Havo_k]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nrgfGX - $683 without rebates.

I like this one. Thanks!

That power supply is not good for a gaming rig not at all. Its only good for an office computer to do basic things. You'll be back in the forums asking for help again. Cya then.

Then what do you say for the power supply? They were saying not to get a single 8gb ram card, and to get a 2 x 4gb. Only reason I chose that one above yours.

I've changed the ram to your liking.

 

[Raiin]

antec has many great Psu but that one is not one of them

OP either go with Havoks or my build, or mix and match both and pick.

 

[Havo_k]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nrgfGX - $683 without rebates.

I like this one. Thanks!

if so i suggest atleast changing the Psu, shitty quality psu

Antec? Shitty? I think not. I ran a 7990 off a 600 watt psu at one time. I'm pretty sure a 450 watt by antec can handle a r9 280.

That antec psu is not meant for gaming rig. Anyone in the forum should be able to tell you that.

 

[Merfner]

Welp this threw a curve-ball. What's wrong with the PSU? 😛

 

[closetwhisperer1]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nrgfGX - $683 without rebates.

I like this one. Thanks!

if so i suggest atleast changing the Psu, shitty quality psu

Antec? Shitty? I think not. I ran a 7990 off a 600 watt psu at one time. I'm pretty sure a 450 watt by antec can handle a r9 280.

That antec psu is not meant for gaming rig. Anyone in the forum should be able to tell you that.

Yeah change the psu. Did not read the 12 volt rail rating.

 

[Havo_k]

Welp this threw a curve-ball. What's wrong with the PSU? 😛

I've made few changes to my build for the better.

 

[AMDThunder]

Don't need an after market cooler if not gonna OC. Save the money or put it elsewhere.