Budget Gaming Computer

[jvtakeover]

So I'm on a budget and trying to build a gaming pc that can play a range of games on high - ultra (60+ fps). Minecraft, Battlefield 4, Call of Duty, etc. I would like to keep it in the 600-700$ range but the current componets are over so if one is not needed that high or something. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard:ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage:Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card:MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card

Wireless Network Adaptor:Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter

Case:Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Opticle Drive:Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

OS:Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Keyboard & Mouse: 35$

Total(via pcpartpicker.com): $819.84

 

[Guest]

If you want an AMD build for a bit cheaper..

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.95)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($205.66 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: IOGEAR GWU625 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($21.94 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Other: keyboard/mouse ($35.00)
Total: $804.48
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-14 05:21 EST-0500)

If you want to spend a bit more, you can maybe look at my build in my signature.
It runs BF4 on ultra at ~70-80fps and it was about $900.

 

[jvtakeover]

This is a new build just with and instead and it tool about 120$ off. Will it still perform as well?

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/jvtakeover/saved/#savedbuild_659715

 

[Guest]

This is a new build just with and instead and it tool about 120$ off. Will it still perform as well?

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/jvtakeover/saved/#savedbuild_659715

You'd want some clearance for the wattage with your PSU (I usually like a 100w gap). As long as you don't overclock and aren't trying to fry pancakes on your computer, that wattage should be fine. If you are intending to overclock, you may have to change it up again.

With that GPU, you won't necessarily max out BF4 but you can play at a stable 40ish fps at medium to high settings (1080p) but at 720p you can nearly max it out.
Honestly, I would put more money into the GPU than the CPU (why not the 6300?) as I tend to have the GPU as the most expensive component in my builds. The 6300 will do exceedingly well for gaming, I actually considered originally getting the 6300 for my build. I got the 8 core processor because I do a lot of editing and rendering so I needed as much cores as possible. You can end up saving $70 if you drop down to a 6300 and maybe spend that money elsewhere, such as the graphics?


If you want to keep that GPU and get closer to your budget, here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($20.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.72 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.49 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $712.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-14 15:46 EST-0500)

 

[jvtakeover]

Thank you for your help would you mind taking a look at this? I took your suggestion and downgraded the cpu to the 6300 and upgraded the video card to 3 gb. And took out the cpu cooler because i will probably stick with the default one.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/22pMW

 

[sora]

Seems pretty solid! Have fun with the build, it should play BF4 on decent settings.

 

[Guest]

Thank you for your help would you mind taking a look at this? I took your suggestion and downgraded the cpu to the 6300 and upgraded the video card to 3 gb. And took out the cpu cooler because i will probably stick with the default one.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/22pMW

The stock heatsink will work just fine if you're not overclocking. I would steer away from the cool max PSU (700W is a bit overkill for your system also).
You'd want quality for your PSU as it is the heart of your system.
Get a Corsair CX 500W, it'll do just fine for your system.
Other than that, everything looks great! You'll definitely be playing on Ultra.

 

[jvtakeover]

Now just one more thing, how do i make sure it does not overclock (is it a process that needs to be purposefully done), and this would work fine and better if in the future i upgraded the amd 6300to the amd 8350? Thanks so much for your help!

 

[Guest]

Now just one more thing, how do i make sure it does not overclock (is it a process that needs to be purposefully done), and this would work fine and better if in the future i upgraded the amd 6300to the amd 8350? Thanks so much for your help!

Overclocking is messing with the settings in bios etc. so you're fine on that part. It's purposefully done, you don't have to worry about that.
That mobo will do fine for the 8350 (when you upgrade) as long as you keep it at stock settings and don't overclock.

 

[jvtakeover]

Alright thank you Very much!

 

[Guest]

Alright thank you Very much!

No problem, have fun with your new build!