Budget Build Trim the Fat!

[dithorage]

This is a build i have been working on, and i'm trying to trim the fat. I prefer to keep the CPU and GPU the same but all suggestions are welcomed. I need the MOBO to have 6gb SATA, and a case that can fit the CPU cooler, video card, and able to run wires behind the MOBO.

Also i'm going with the base price since it's a little more realistic.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MmN8CJ
TOTAL PRICE: $832

CPU
AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
$104.89

CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
$37.98

Motherboard
Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
$109.99

Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory
$72.98

Storage
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
$44.99

Video Card
EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card
$209.99

Case
Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
$44.99

Power Supply
Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
$69.99

Optical Drive
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
$19.79

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
$98.98

Wireless Network Adapter
TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
$18.19

 

[davidarad02]

get a real PSU from someone like SeaSonic, XFX, Antec or EVGA B2/G2.
also, get windows 8.1. if you dont like the look, then just get the pack which makes it look like windows 7.
get a better case, something like the NZXT s340 is nice.

 

[ssddx]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MmN8CJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MmN8CJ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
--fine
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
--could get a cheaper cooler, perhaps the 212 non evo or any other 120mm cooler which is cheaper.
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($92.98 @ Newegg)
--you could always go with the 970 chipset such as the asrock pro3 2 for half the cost
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($72.98 @ OutletPC)
--could shave a few dollars off here depending on what deals are on at the moment
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
--fine
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Amazon)
--sidestepping to a 280x can save you up to $18 or to the gigabyte 960 $10
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
--can swap to a different design case but you wont save much here.
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
--i really would suggest a better psu. the xfx 650w is $2 more. if you wont ever upgrade to a better gpu the xfx 550w is $48
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.79 @ OutletPC)
--can shave a few bucks by getting a cheaper reader
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
--fine
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.19 @ OutletPC)
--no comment
Total: $767.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-20 13:15 EST-0500

i'd say you can shave up to $80ish fairly easy.

 

[Brunostako]

I think this would be better:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZKMzjX

 

[Bossyfins]

IF you want an Intel build, here

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.47 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB DUAL-X Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.79 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.19 @ OutletPC)
Total: $835.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-20 14:00 EST-0500


I was able to save some money by going to a 280, so I added an ssd.

By no means am I bashing AMD, I am just saying intel is an option too

 

[TNT27]

Honestly a r9 280 will perform better in most titles than a gtx 960, and it oc very well, and its cheaper. Tht extra gig of vram will help in future too. Also the PSU!!! Why!! The Antec HCG 620m is about 3 dollars cheaper right now and so much better in quality, and its semi-modular! CPU if you can afford it get an i5, if not get an fx 6300+gigabyte ud3p, or go cheaper with a g3258+ any h81 mobo that has x16 lane pcie and upgrade when its needed (Skylake)

 

[ssddx]

benchmarks http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-nvidia-geforce-gtx-960-review