Budget gaming pc ($600 max)

[Maca246]

I need a pc that can play Yogscast complete mod pack for minecraft, Kerbal Space program, Just Cause 2 and Skyrim all at high or medium settings. I live in Australia to parts are a bit harder to find because newegg and Amazon don't ship here.

 

[Rapajez]

Hmmm, that's tough.Do you already have an OS, accessories, and a monitor?

 

[Rapajez]

Looked for parts that were cheaper out there. We can save on the Case and PSU, as these are cheaper out there, now we're at $565 + the OS. FYI, this build is based on the article here, which includes tips for overclocking the CPU (it overclocks great). http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-budget-gaming-pc,3943-7.html

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($75.00 @ PLE Computers)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($102.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($169.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($45.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($57.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $684.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 08:54 EST+1100

 

[Maca246]

Thanks I alredy have to is though so that should cut the price a little bit.

 

[Maca246]

Sorry auto correct I already have the OS.

 

[Maca246]

And also can you get those parts in Australia for those prices?

 

[PIEapple]

GPU I would go R9 280,just for game this build would be best for you.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($71.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($195.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $601.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 02:11 EDT-0400

 

[Maca246]

Could I swap the case for a CFI Diablo Mid Tower case?

 

[Maca246]

GPU I would go R9 280,just for game this build would be best for you.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($71.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($195.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $601.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 02:11 EDT-0400

This looks good but newegg don't ship to Aus.

 

[PIEapple]

GPU I would go R9 280,just for game this build would be best for you.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($71.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($195.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $601.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 02:11 EDT-0400

This looks good but newegg don't ship to Aus.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($75.00 @ PLE Computers)
Motherboard: MSI B85-G43 GAMING ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($88.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($218.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Silverstone 500W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $650.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 18:59 EST+1100

G3258 with B85-G43 GAMING can overclock,so I would prefer a little bit overclocking to 4.0GHz,will have more performace for gaming.

 

[Maca246]

I managed to find the parts for this with a few changes, the case and the OS (I already have OS) and it costs $720 including shipping. And just wondering Us this mother a decent one for over-clocking because I will probably do that.

 

[Rapajez]

Did you forget to link it?

Also, my build above was using Australian vendors.

Agreed that if you have the OS and extra money, bump the video card up to a AMD R9 280, or NVIDIA GTX 760. Whichever is cheaper out there.

 

[Rapajez]

As for overclocking, the article I linked above mentions how they Tom's got a big overclock with that motherboard: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-budget-gaming-pc,3943-7.html

You would need to add a decent aftermarket cooler to the build. Here, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO has been the go-to for a few years. If you have something similar out there, with good reviews, go for it. You won't be able to do much OC'ing with the stock cooler.

 

[Rapajez]

Slightly tweaked, you just need a good cooler if you want to OC. The cheapest well-reviewed model I could find on PC Picker out there was a Noctua Low-Profile model for $50. Maybe you can do better yourself. Just make sure it's compatible with the socket you choose, is well reviewed, and it will fit in the case.

You can downgrade the GPU to a 270X, if you need to save money.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($75.00 @ PLE Computers)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($102.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($245.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($45.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($57.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $645.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-09 02:47 EST+1100