$800 First Gaming PC Build

[Echronus]

Hi guys, It's my first time on this forum. I don't know too much about PC's or how to build them, but I'm going to use this build as my first project. I wanted something that is good at multitasking and can get some good performance at the same time. Any opinion's or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Parts list- http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4mhqBm

Thanks c:

 

[FistsOfFury]

That looks quite nice. How ever I might offer a couple changes. I would probably get a 550w. For further GPU upgrades. And is there a reason for 16gb RAM?

 

[XxXGunXxXGraveXxX]

buy 8 gigs of ram to cut costs and get a better graphics card with the $.

 

[MasterGamer99]

yea get 8 gb of ram and about a 500- 550 w psu here is a good psu : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153172&cm_re=550w_power_supply-_-17-153-172-_-Product
8GB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314&cm_re=8gb_ram-_-20-231-314-_-Product
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[xbizzaroz]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2fLDkL
in my opinion you'd get the same performance with this build. i cut back on certain parts which gave me the ability to make better choices in other areas. example: cutting back on the 8-core processor and going with the 6-core (honestly the 6 core will do you wonders). then cutting back on 16GB of RAM (you'll never use more than 8GB, even in gaming). this allowed me to up on the graphic card to a 760 which will allow you to play Battlefield 4, Titanfall, Watchdogs, and all the other new titles! I also chose a much better CPU cooler than the stock one as you can overclock with this one. that, and the XFX power supply is very popular among this site so i would recommend that as well. again, this is just an idea...best of luck!

 

[FistsOfFury]

Oh and do you need an Os with that?

 

[FistsOfFury]

Here is a list I made. PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RWsJmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RWsJmG/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RWsJmG/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($223.19 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3280A-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.77 @ NCIX US)
Total: $756.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-07 01:21 EDT-0400)

 

[Calnin]

8350 is just a higher binned 8320.

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

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3280A-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $796.90

 

[Echronus]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2fLDkL
in my opinion you'd get the same performance with this build. i cut back on certain parts which gave me the ability to make better choices in other areas. example: cutting back on the 8-core processor and going with the 6-core (honestly the 6 core will do you wonders). then cutting back on 16GB of RAM (you'll never use more than 8GB, even in gaming). this allowed me to up on the graphic card to a 760 which will allow you to play Battlefield 4, Titanfall, Watchdogs, and all the other new titles! I also chose a much better CPU cooler than the stock one as you can overclock with this one. that, and the XFX power supply is very popular among this site so i would recommend that as well. again, this is just an idea...best of luck!

Wow thanks a lot bizz, i took your ideas but upgraded the fx6300 to an 8320 which only bumped your price by $20. So here's more of a final build-
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX
Case: Enermax ECA3280A-BL ATX Mid Tower
Power Supply: XFX 550W ATX12V / EPS12V
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
And thanks to those who asked about an OS, but i purchased Windows 7 ultimate awhile back that I've yet to use.

 

[Calnin]

For the price of a 760, you can get a r9 280x which is better http://pcpartpicker.com/part/his-video-card-h280xqmt3g2m

If its out of your budget range, then it the 760 will still do just fine.

I would suggest maybe using a WD 1TB blue instead of the green 2tb. Boot times would be faster.

 

[XxXGunXxXGraveXxX]

Get the 280x over a 760, and as calnin said a wd 1tb blue is a better choice. Almost forgot,with a 280x u get 3gb of gddr5 as opposed to 2gb in the 760. Games now need 3gb for the options menu to even let u max the game(watch dogs and titan fall)