Budget Gaming PC!
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filippi
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Here m8! Good entry-level gaming build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($72.78 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M PRO3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($50.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $341.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 11:55 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($72.78 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M PRO3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($50.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $341.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 11:55 EDT-0400
StarChief
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CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116996 $68
MOBO http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128770 $40
RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231396 $28
STORAGE http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5AD32G6518 $39
GPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500348 $105
CASE http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811208059 $23
PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438039 $29
$331 with shipping
MOBO http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128770 $40
RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231396 $28
STORAGE http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5AD32G6518 $39
GPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500348 $105
CASE http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811208059 $23
PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438039 $29
$331 with shipping
yeskay
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Even on a budget try to build a PC that gives you great future upgrade path without compromising your present gaming needs.
Consider this budget gaming beast that gives great price to performance value, with good future upgrade path:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($24.15 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $379.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 12:02 EDT-0400
(OR) If you need 1TB hard disk, get this config:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $402.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 12:34 EDT-0400
- The Intel G3258 is a budget gaming beast, which can easily be overclocked to 3.8-4.0Ghz, after updating the BIOS on any H81/B85/H87/H97 Chipset based motherboards, that too with the default CPU cooler that comes with the processor. So need for any third party cooling solutions.
- The MSI R7 260X is a stellar performer that allows you to all modern games with medium/high graphical fidelity @720/1080p.
- R7 260X only require a 450W PSU that can deliver 19Amps or more on its +12V rail and has 1x 6-pin PCI Express power connector.
- The EVGA 80+ certified 500W PSU that can deliver a quality 40Amps on its +12V rail and has 2x 8pin (6+2 configuration, you can just leave out the 2-pin and just use one 6-pin).
- This PSU also allows you in future to upgrade to GTX 960/970/R9 270X/R7 370/370X.
- This build also allows you in future to upgrade with any i5 4440/4570/4670 or i7 4770.
- 8GB (2x4GB) is the sweet spot for any meaningful good gaming experience.
- Watch this video - Intel Pentium G3258 + MSI H81M-P33 Overclocking Guide - The Simple Way - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT0JMlUSCGo
- Intel G3258 + R7 260X Gaming Benchmarks:
This guy playing popular modern games with reasonable graphical fidelity, has the following config:
Intel G3258 @4.2Ghz, R7 260X 1GB GDDR5 , 4GB RAM
What I suggested is better with 8GB RAM, R7 260X 2GB GDDR 5 and you can clock it anywhere between 3.8-4.0Ghz. So you should get a great gaming experience than that guy.
GTA V Intel Pentium G3258 + R7 260X - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGCXVIxywIw
Far Cry 4 Intel Pentium G3258 + R7 260X - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MXLpRs77uI
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Intel G3258 + R7 260X - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nk8NwJHScE
Overall a great budget gaming PC that satisfies or even surpasses your current gaming needs and also provides you with great upgrade path.
In the end, I would suggest don't look at saving a few dollars and end up with a PC that you gives you no real upgrade path, disappointing performance. Get the $400 config that gives everything you need for a stellar gaming experience on a tight budget.
Cheers!
filippi
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GTA V kinda kill Pentium G3258 for gaming builds.
GTA 5 requires four threads for smoth performance.
Chances are you will kick yourself if you intend to play GTA5 w/ your brand new Pentium G3258 gaming build
After that cheap $340 860K + R7 250X build that i told you the next best budget build should be $400 Haswell i3 + H97 + R7 260x and $450 Haswell i3 + H97 + R7 260x. Haswell i3 is capable of 4 threaded operation.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($108.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($79.90 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $402.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 13:28 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($108.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($131.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $454.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 13:29 EDT-0400
GTA 5 requires four threads for smoth performance.
Chances are you will kick yourself if you intend to play GTA5 w/ your brand new Pentium G3258 gaming build
After that cheap $340 860K + R7 250X build that i told you the next best budget build should be $400 Haswell i3 + H97 + R7 260x and $450 Haswell i3 + H97 + R7 260x. Haswell i3 is capable of 4 threaded operation.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($108.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($79.90 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $402.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 13:28 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($108.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($131.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $454.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 13:29 EDT-0400
filippi :
GTA V kinda kill Pentium G3258 for gaming builds.
GTA 5 requires four threads for smoth performance.
Chances are you will kick yourself if you intend to play GTA5 w/ your brand new Pentium G3258 gaming build
After that cheap $340 860K + R7 250X build that i told you the next best budget build should be $400 Haswell i3 + H97 + R7 260x and $450 Haswell i3 + H97 + R7 260x. Haswell i3 is capable of 4 threaded operation.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($108.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($79.90 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $402.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 13:28 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($108.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($131.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $454.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 13:29 EDT-0400
GTA 5 requires four threads for smoth performance.
Chances are you will kick yourself if you intend to play GTA5 w/ your brand new Pentium G3258 gaming build
After that cheap $340 860K + R7 250X build that i told you the next best budget build should be $400 Haswell i3 + H97 + R7 260x and $450 Haswell i3 + H97 + R7 260x. Haswell i3 is capable of 4 threaded operation.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($108.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($79.90 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $402.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 13:28 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($108.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($131.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $454.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 13:29 EDT-0400
thanks for the suggestion sir!
madchemist83
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The guy asks for 350 build and you go and raise a price 50 bucks each time ... Ok let's build him a 800 pc ... wtf. Obviously some new games will be optimized for multi thread cpus. G3258 is as good option as ever. Future proof urself for broadwell. No future in amd boards
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