Advice on New PC Build

[Carson Walker]

Hello, I know I have made a thread about this topic just a week ago, but I need help again, so sorry for that.

Last time I asked for some help on my PC build for my friend and someone offered me a great cheap build that would have been great... then the promos expired and the price shot up nearly $200. So now I must make a new build. I hate to be so dependant on you guys, but I do not want to mess this up for my friend since I am new to making PCs, so please understand.

This is the build I have put together: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/carsongwalker/saved/xMVG3C

The games that will be played are games that aren't too intensive concerning graphics (did that make sense?) such as Minecraft, CS: GO, and RUST. If you guys have some tips on different parts, or a way to save a little cash, that would be great!

 

[EllisDemonSlayer]

for $8 more you can get the R9 280 for cheaper but still get a fair amount more power heres a link:http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280gaming3g

other than that you build looks good, if you have any question just ask! if not have a nice day 😀 and good luck on the build!

 

[MightyBoyGaming]

Your build is pretty much perfect for what you need it for

Go forth and conquer!

 

[bccorrupt]

Everything looks good except switch the power supply with this one for the same price. Yes...I have a Thermaltake in my signature, but it was a gift and for the same price this one is better than that 550w Thermaltake.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr

 

[IRONBATMAN]

The EVGA " B " series isn't very good. Read this for PSU help
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Here's my recommendation
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($65.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS229H-P 21.5" Monitor ($139.99 @ Best Buy)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $890.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

I managed to fit better
> CPU
> MOBO
> PSU
> Monitor
> Wireless Adapter

The R9 270 will run the game you mentioned all at their highest settings on the 1920 x 1080 monitor. You can overclock it to reach R9 270x.

 

[bccorrupt]

The EVGA " B " series isn't very good. Read this for PSU help
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Here's my recommendation
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($65.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS229H-P 21.5" Monitor ($139.99 @ Best Buy)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $890.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

I managed to fit better
> CPU
> MOBO
> PSU
> Monitor
> Wireless Adapter

The R9 270 will run the game you mentioned all at their highest settings on the 1920 x 1080 monitor. You can overclock it to reach R9 270x.

I don't need any power supply help or a link to the list. The list is not updated and often wrong.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=351

 

[IRONBATMAN]

2 users, Ko888 and Dottorent keep the thread updated. If you were to actually read the thread and comments, you'll find that they actually do update it. There are some debates over some PSUs too. Perhaps we could bring up one about the 500B 's quality and reliability over there ? That way, more people would have a better reference, since everyone uses it