Building a gaming computer (complete noob)

[Riggs787]

I want to build a gaming computer and the ONLY 2 parts I have are the graphics card and the PSU. The graphics card is an XFX R6670 core edition with 2 gigs of DDR3 memory and I have a 260 watt PSU.(I know that isn't nearly enough) Other than those 2 things, I have completely no clue what i'm doing. I have 600-700 USD(need windows too!) and need every other part for my computer. If I have any leftover money after the monitor and such, ill probably upgrade the 2 parts that I do have. Thanks!

 

[GuatoNoP01]

Here is about the best you can do with your budget and the parts you already have are pretty worthless for a gaming computer. Sorry to be so blunt but they are. You may as well try to sell them if you can find a buyer.

This build should be able to play all games with at least medium settings at 1080p and higher if you drop your resolution down. You can also leave off the monitor to stay under budget or just look for a monitor that isn't 1080p but I wouldn't recommend anything lower.

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 V2 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.49 @ Amazon)
Memory: PNY Optima 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($59.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($74.29 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($17.12 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.88 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $737.23
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-22 21:09 EDT-0400)

 

[GetOwnedGaming]

I would spend the extra money to get a 7200 rpm HD but that is up to you!

 

[CTurbo]

Just sell the parts you have for a few bucks because they are no good to you.

This is the best you can do for $730. The GTX750 ti is a good bit better than the 260x


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3wMSW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3wMSW/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3wMSW/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($47.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 22EN43T-B 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $728.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-22 22:41 EDT-0400)

 

[GetOwnedGaming]

Just sell the parts you have for a few bucks because they are no good to you.

This is the best you can do for $730. The GTX750 ti is a good bit better than the 260x


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3wMSW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3wMSW/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3wMSW/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($47.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 22EN43T-B 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $728.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-22 22:41 EDT-0400)

Yeah good idea

 

[GuatoNoP01]

I would spend the extra money to get a 7200 rpm HD but that is up to you!

Not in lieu of a hybrid drive. A hybrid drive is a lot faster than a 7200rpm regular HDD.

 

[logainofhades]

Tweaked CT's build a bit to get a higher clocked GTX 750ti and a PSU with a bit more headroom. This one is only $4 more before MIR's and $6 less after them.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($57.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Enthusiast Edition Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec GX500 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ TigerDirect)
Monitor: LG 22EN43T-B 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $752.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-23 14:04 EDT-0400)

 

[GetOwnedGaming]

I would spend the extra money to get a 7200 rpm HD but that is up to you!

Not in lieu of a hybrid drive. A hybrid drive is a lot faster than a 7200rpm regular HDD.

Hybrid drives are not worth it. They are not as reliable as a solid state or a 7200rpm. If you looking for a fast drive go for 120 gb SSD for Games and as a boot drive. Then get like a 1 tb HDD. It will be more money but it will be worth it.

HDD
http://www.amazon.com/WD-Blue-Desktop-Hard-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1398277437&sr=8-2&keywords=3.5+hdd+7200

SSD
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-2-5-Inch-adapter-Internal-CT120M500SSD1/dp/B00BQ4F9ZA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398277463&sr=8-3&keywords=120gb+ssd

Hope this helps!

 

[GuatoNoP01]

I would spend the extra money to get a 7200 rpm HD but that is up to you!

Not in lieu of a hybrid drive. A hybrid drive is a lot faster than a 7200rpm regular HDD.

Hybrid drives are not worth it. They are not as reliable as a solid state or a 7200rpm. If you looking for a fast drive go for 120 gb SSD for Games and as a boot drive. Then get like a 1 tb HDD. It will be more money but it will be worth it.

HDD
http://www.amazon.com/WD-Blue-Desktop-Hard-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1398277437&sr=8-2&keywords=3.5+hdd+7200

SSD
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-2-5-Inch-adapter-Internal-CT120M500SSD1/dp/B00BQ4F9ZA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398277463&sr=8-3&keywords=120gb+ssd

Hope this helps!

Since the budget is the limiting factor this is the better option for both speed and storage capacity.

 

[GetOwnedGaming]

I would spend the extra money to get a 7200 rpm HD but that is up to you!

Not in lieu of a hybrid drive. A hybrid drive is a lot faster than a 7200rpm regular HDD.

Hybrid drives are not worth it. They are not as reliable as a solid state or a 7200rpm. If you looking for a fast drive go for 120 gb SSD for Games and as a boot drive. Then get like a 1 tb HDD. It will be more money but it will be worth it.

HDD
http://www.amazon.com/WD-Blue-Desktop-Hard-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1398277437&sr=8-2&keywords=3.5+hdd+7200

SSD
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-2-5-Inch-adapter-Internal-CT120M500SSD1/dp/B00BQ4F9ZA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398277463&sr=8-3&keywords=120gb+ssd

Hope this helps!

Since the budget is the limiting factor this is the better option for both speed and storage capacity.

True but if you are willing to pay the extra it will be worth it. Get a HDD for storage and a SSD for booting and games it will be a FAST computer