A good gaming computer for 300$

[ImHungreyNZ]

I need to know what kind of parts for a 300$ budget would look like? Im building a new PC, you can build the PC on PartPicker if you like. Thanks ahead!

 

[assassin445522]

do you need an OS?

 

[Tzn]

This is the best you can get on the money https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Tzuno/saved/#view=7cr8TW

 

[KNARF XD]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Pv9zQ7
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-7600 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($80.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($16.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($19.95 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master TC102 ATX Mid Tower Case w/500W Power Supply ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $203.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-02 14:24 EST-0500

hell yea

 

[assassin445522]

This is the best you can get on the money https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Tzuno/saved/#view=7cr8TW

he said 300$ not 440$

 

[Petar Raickovic]

here is mine http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PfbgGX well it's rly hard to build pc with 300$ i did try

 

[KNARF XD]

here is mine http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PfbgGX well it's rly hard to build pc with 300$ i did try

i wouldn't do this, very weak cpu, but the gpu is lovely

 

[KNARF XD]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FG8BkL
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($16.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($19.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 360 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $303.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-02 14:37 EST-0500

how about this?

 

[Petar Raickovic]

here is mine http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PfbgGX well it's rly hard to build pc with 300$ i did try

i wouldn't do this, very weak cpu, but the gpu is lovely

Yup i have to agree with you.. Well u can combo your own build with all this postes and builds i mean u can go with athlon x4 860k r7 360-370, ( now combo between mobos rams, storage, and Tower if u dont need it then it's easyer 😀 ) good luck

 

[Tzn]

This is the best you can get on the money https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Tzuno/saved/#view=7cr8TW

he said 300$ not 440$

i know but for 100 more it will play the latest games while on 300 build he will struggle a lot, you cannot even compare Intel i3 with a crappy AMD apu.

 

[KNARF XD]

This is the best you can get on the money https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Tzuno/saved/#view=7cr8TW

he said 300$ not 440$

i know but for 100 more it will play the latest games while on 300 build he will struggle a lot, you cannot even compare Intel i3 with a crappy AMD apu.

look at my last build post in this thread

 

[assassin445522]

he said he wanted it for 300$ stop posting 400$ builds

 

[Tzn]

he said he wanted it for 300$ stop posting 400$ builds

So for 100$ difference you think you help him with encouraging him to go with a 300 pc? this is not near something called gaming, at this point he can get a ps4 if he wants and it will be better than any 300$ build out there. He doesn't say if it wants a gaming pc but at 100$ difference this is my best advice it works for gaming and for a daily use pc.

 

[KNARF XD]

he said he wanted it for 300$ stop posting 400$ builds

So for 100$ difference you think you help him with encouraging him to go with a 300 pc? this is not near something called gaming, at this point he can get a ps4 if he wants and it will be better than any 300$ build out there.

but what if he only has $300?
if he can wait and get a bigger budget i fully agree, but if his max is $300, we should give him a build of $300

 

[Tzn]

he said he wanted it for 300$ stop posting 400$ builds

So for 100$ difference you think you help him with encouraging him to go with a 300 pc? this is not near something called gaming, at this point he can get a ps4 if he wants and it will be better than any 300$ build out there.

but what if he only has $300?
if he can wait and get a bigger budget i fully agree, but if his max is $300, we should give him a build of $300

I agree on that, with a quick check up prices have gone down and now my build costs 390$ https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Tzuno/saved/#view=7cr8TW

 

[Corwin65]

Did not see your reply to whether or not you need an OS. If $300 is your hard limit, and you need an OS (which you probably do) there is no way to build a gaming PC for $200.00 ($100.00 OS + $200.00 hardware).

I would love to be wrong, and i'd love to see someone prove me wrong cause I'm always looking to get educated.

 

[assassin445522]

if he can get more than obviously that's the best option but you should at least ask before posting a build and not saying you should save up more 😛

 

[KNARF XD]

one for 200 and one for 300

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Pv9zQ7
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-7600 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($80.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($16.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($19.95 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master TC102 ATX Mid Tower Case w/500W Power Supply ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $203.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-02 14:24 EST-0500

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FG8BkL
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($16.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($19.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 360 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $303.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-02 14:37 EST-0500

 

[Corwin65]

Correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't that memory severely cripple the gaming capability even more with the APU?

Also, what kind of games could be played on that APU system?

 

[Tzn]

That's why i say get this https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Tzuno/saved/#view=7cr8TW yes you pay a little more but it's a full capable gaming build like ps4 and even better.

 

[KNARF XD]

Correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't that memory severely cripple the gaming capability even more with the APU?

Also, what kind of games could be played on that APU system?

i didn't pay attention on that part, yes it would cripple it, ill fix that.

 

[KNARF XD]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9KBnxr
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-7600 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($80.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master TC102 ATX Mid Tower Case w/500W Power Supply ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $221.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-02 16:32 EST-0500
only a tat more expensive

 

[assassin445522]

@op you really should save up more money like 400$ minimum for a decent gaming pc, if you get e 300$ pc it WILL have massively outdated hardware and you will regret it later, maybe even 500$ for a strong low- mid range PC build, get an xbox one or ps4 if all you have is 300$ a 300$ pc really isnt worth it

 

[Petar Raickovic]

@op you really should save up more money like 400$ minimum for a decent gaming pc, if you get e 300$ pc it WILL have massively outdated hardware and you will regret it later, maybe even 500$ for a strong low- mid range PC build, get an xbox one or ps4 if all you have is 300$ a 300$ pc really isnt worth it

I have to agree... Anything in pc is regret... i mean u have to give around 1000$ for a pc ( FOR GAMES? ) haha... anyway u can buy PS4 or Xbox one and have ALL settings MAX 30Fps ( some games 60 ) for 5 to 10 years, and it's only a 300$ u know what i mean 😉

 

[KNARF XD]

@op you really should save up more money like 400$ minimum for a decent gaming pc, if you get e 300$ pc it WILL have massively outdated hardware and you will regret it later, maybe even 500$ for a strong low- mid range PC build, get an xbox one or ps4 if all you have is 300$ a 300$ pc really isnt worth it

a $300-$400 is on par with a console (without os) and a console has paid internet and more expensive games. pcmasterrace