Budget PC Build

[OP_Chief]

I have 500 for a budget Pc that I'm going to use until I can afford my epic build.
The 500 will be split up between
Cpu
Gpu
Ram
Motherboard
Harddrive
I already have a powersupply and a case.
I would have 600 to spend, but I need to buy a legitimate copy of windows.
I'll have the money by black friday/cyber monday, so NewEgg might have some Deal breakers then.
Can anyone help me?

 

[CTurbo]

It would help to know what psu and case you have.

 

[TofuLion]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Panram Falcon 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Superclocked Video Card ($215.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $475.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-16 01:06 EDT-0400

 

[OP_Chief]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Panram Falcon 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Superclocked Video Card ($215.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $475.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-16 01:06 EDT-0400

Sorry, Just thought of something else I need to buy. Could you do one for around 350-400 dollars? If so, would be much appreciated

 

[OP_Chief]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Panram Falcon 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Superclocked Video Card ($215.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $475.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-16 01:06 EDT-0400

Nevermind. I'm going to wait for another paycheck. Could you make a build like you did, but for $600?

 

[CTurbo]

It would seriously be helpful to know what case and psu you have


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($57.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 950 2GB Dual WindForce Video Card ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $409.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-16 01:29 EDT-0400

 

[TofuLion]

... why do i feel like i'm being used...

what is your current psu and case?

 

[CTurbo]

Apparently it's a secret lol

 

[OP_Chief]

I have an 850w Thermaltake PSU, and I have an NZXT Switch 810 case. Sorry guys

 

[CTurbo]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Switch 810 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $579.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-16 01:38 EDT-0400




Yes...... yes you do need another psu... probably

 

[EdwardJenkinsS]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Switch 810 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $579.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-16 01:38 EDT-0400




Yes...... yes you do need another psu... probably

Hey out of curiosity what kind of benchmarks would we see for a system like this? On say any modern AAA title? FarCry 4 for example.

 

[CTurbo]

Why are you hijacking this guy's thread?

 

[OP_Chief]

It's ok. I was actually wondering what Kind of fps I'd be getting on 1080p say, Battlefield or Far Cry 4?

 

[EdwardJenkinsS]

Why are you hijacking this guy's thread?

I apologize, I thought it was relevant because we were talking about the same PC. I was just curious, I'll refrain from doing this next time.

 

[TofuLion]

this is only a temporary build, i would go with an SSD and upgrade the PSU later. no sense spending $65 on a 120 GB when the 250 GB is only $85

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card ($203.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $619.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-16 01:52 EDT-0400

 

[CTurbo]

60+ fps easily on high/ultra on most games

 

[OP_Chief]

Which would be better?
r9 280x 3gb or the r9 380 4gb?

 

[CTurbo]

The 280x is the stronger card.



EdwardJenkins, I was just messing with you. Your question was relevant.

 

[EdwardJenkinsS]

The 280x is the stronger card.



EdwardJenkins, I was just messing with you. Your question was relevant.

Oh my gosh man when you said that earlier, chills man... chills down my spine. I was like.....

D:

Then I read the rules and its like:

"DONT...
Hijack a topic. Stick to the original conversation."

then I was like

D: D: double chills.

 

[TofuLion]

60+ fps easily on high/ultra on most games

that might be a stretch. my gtx 970 has a problem with 60+ ultra on some games.

in any case, the 280x has a stronger core, but VRAM is becoming an issue in my experience. most games use 3+ GB, of course my res is slightly higher than standard 1080p...

 

[CTurbo]

that might be a stretch. my gtx 970 has a problem with 60+ ultra on some games.

That's why I said MOST games and not ALL games. The i5 + 280x combo would nonetheless be VERY good at 1080p.