Budget Gaming Computer ($600)

[Cothikevin]

How does this build look?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zyby99

CPU: |[AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor] | $96.88
CPU Cooler: |[Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler] | $28.75
Motherboard: |[MSI 760GMA-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard]| $51.99
Memory: |[Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory]| $59.99
Storage: |[Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive] | $49.88
Video Card: [MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card | $169.99
Case: |[Cooler Master N200 X Mid Tower Case]| $39.99
PSU:| [Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply] | $34.99
Other:|Mic| $8.50
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $540.96
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-18 13:04 EST-0500 |

 

[galactigus]

Looks good the only thing I suggest is you drop an ssd in there install windows to it and use the bigger hdd for storage. If you can't afford both right now I'd just get a 120gb ssd and then later on drop in an Hdd because transferring windows can be a pain. Oh yes and 2x4 gb memory is the best way to go for gaming.

 

[007agentHP]

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

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 280X 3GB royalQueen Video Card ($198.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $614.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-18 13:12 EST-0500
overclock the shit out of the pentium and your good
then 1 year later, upgrade the broadwell i5
on amd, you have no upgrade path

 

[cilliers]

How does this build look?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zyby99

CPU: |[AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor] | $96.88
CPU Cooler: |[Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler] | $28.75
Motherboard: |[MSI 760GMA-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard]| $51.99
Memory: |[Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory]| $59.99
Storage: |[Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive] | $49.88
Video Card: [MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card | $169.99
Case: |[Cooler Master N200 X Mid Tower Case]| $39.99
PSU:| [Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply] | $34.99
Other:|Mic| $8.50
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $540.96
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-18 13:04 EST-0500 |

Hey there, Cothikevin. This is a very good build in terms of how its balanced for price/performance. You'll get R9 280X type of performance with just a little bit of overclocking. If I had any criticism, it would be for you to rather buy 2x4 GB RAM sticks so you can the harness dual channel ability of the chipset. Also, I would highly recommend you consider a SSD than a HDD. Especially due to the fact that it will be a gaming PC. Many times over I've heard (and experienced) that the single biggest difference to a machine is made when the HDD is upgraded to an SSD. Day vs. night.

Also, 007agentHP made a VERY valid point with regards to the "upgrade path". You might want to consider going intel for $14 more.

I've taken the liberty of editing 007agentHP's build to fit your price/performance requirement a bit more accurately?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bpKND3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bpKND3/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $601.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-18 13:23 EST-0500

 

[007agentHP]

How does this build look?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zyby99

CPU: |[AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor] | $96.88
CPU Cooler: |[Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler] | $28.75
Motherboard: |[MSI 760GMA-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard]| $51.99
Memory: |[Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory]| $59.99
Storage: |[Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive] | $49.88
Video Card: [MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card | $169.99
Case: |[Cooler Master N200 X Mid Tower Case]| $39.99
PSU:| [Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply] | $34.99
Other:|Mic| $8.50
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $540.96
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-18 13:04 EST-0500 |

Hey there, Cothikevin. This is a very good build in terms of how its balanced for price/performance. You'll get R9 280X type of performance with just a little bit of overclocking. If I had any criticism, it would be for you to rather buy 2x4 GB RAM sticks so you can the harness dual channel ability of the chipset. Also, I would highly recommend you consider a SSD than a HDD. Especially due to the fact that it will be a gaming PC. Many times over I've heard (and experienced) that the single biggest difference to a machine is made when the HDD is upgraded to an SSD. Day vs. night.

Also, 007agentHP made a VERY valid point with regards to the "upgrade path". You might want to consider going intel for $14 more.

yeah, amd will be releasing a "ZEN" architecture and i doubt they are going to stay on the aging AM3+ socket