Budget Build Gaming Computer

[PolarBearMike]

I am looking into a gaming computer, I have researched a bit and so far the only thing I've decisively made up my mind on is that I want to build it myself to get the most for my money.

The highest graphically demanding game I want to be able to run well is one of the new MMO's coming out such as Elder Scrolls Online, a MOBA such as Smite or Dota, and shooters like Borderlands 2.

My target price is between $700-$800, but I am willing to spend a bit more if the difference is noticeable.

Just looking for some build ideas, thanks for the help!

 

[lmaonade200]

will you need OS and peripherals with that?

 

[MasterMace]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.43 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($235.98 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec VSK-3000 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $727.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-31 21:51 EST-0500)

 

[PolarBearMike]

will you need OS and peripherals with that?

Yes but the peripherals can be outside the budget.
However I do already have a monitor so if you had any mouses or keyboards you'd recommend I'd love to hear them!

 

[PolarBearMike]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.43 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($235.98 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec VSK-3000 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $727.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-31 21:51 EST-0500)

I like this build a lot so far. If I were to spend about $70 more and go to the top end of my budget, would I be able to get a noticeable upgrade on any of these pieces?

 

[camohanna]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LzAa
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LzAa/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LzAa/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Mwave)
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 ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $805.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-01 18:58 EST-0500)

 

[lmaonade200]

^ I support the above, upgrading that i3 into an i5 will have a pretty big impact in gaming, especially if you're a multiplayer type gamer.

 

[PolarBearMike]

Thanks for helping me with this, I'm really excited about my final build. I did make a few changes though:

I changed the Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor to a Intel i5-4570 3.2 GHz processor, so just a slight upgrade.

Instead of the Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory, I bought 1 8GB so that I could add even more RAM down the road.

Changed the power supply from a XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply to a SeaSonic S12G-550W 80+ Gold Certified Power Supply.

Then I also changed the case to a corsair case with 2 extra fans is the front since I didn't add a cooling system.

All together, the few changes cost me a bit extra and my final total is $836.
Like I said, I appreciate all the help, it was awesome for a person like me that is very new to this making my first custom build.

 

[camohanna]

Thanks for helping me with this, I'm really excited about my final build. I did make a few changes though:

I changed the Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor to a Intel i5-4570 3.2 GHz processor, so just a slight upgrade.

Instead of the Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory, I bought 1 8GB so that I could add even more RAM down the road.

Changed the power supply from a XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply to a SeaSonic S12G-550W 80+ Gold Certified Power Supply.

Then I also changed the case to a corsair case with 2 extra fans is the front since I didn't add a cooling system.

All together, the few changes cost me a bit extra and my final total is $836.
Like I said, I appreciate all the help, it was awesome for a person like me that is very new to this making my first custom build.

Enjoy it Good changes.

 

[lmaonade200]

Thanks for helping me with this, I'm really excited about my final build. I did make a few changes though:

I changed the Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor to a Intel i5-4570 3.2 GHz processor, so just a slight upgrade.

Instead of the Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory, I bought 1 8GB so that I could add even more RAM down the road.

Changed the power supply from a XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply to a SeaSonic S12G-550W 80+ Gold Certified Power Supply.

Then I also changed the case to a corsair case with 2 extra fans is the front since I didn't add a cooling system.

All together, the few changes cost me a bit extra and my final total is $836.
Like I said, I appreciate all the help, it was awesome for a person like me that is very new to this making my first custom build.

yeah those are some great changes, especially the PSU, it's rock solid