Custom PC build that can run Diablo 3/Dota 2 on low/medium

thescatman · Jan 18, 2015

New to PC gaming so I am looking for help finding a build.
The most graphically demanding games I will be playing are Diablo 3 and Dota 2, I don't mind playing on low settings whatsoever if I have decent fps, however if it's not a big jump to medium that'd be amazing.
At some point I'd like to live stream so I figure that would be more processor oriented.
My budget is $600 and I don't need: Monitor,mouse,keyboard or OS (using backup of a friend's).
ANY help is greatly appreciated friends.

jkarateking · Jan 18, 2015

Do you want us to reccommend parts so you can build a pc or find an already built pc?

thescatman · Jan 18, 2015

jkarateking :

I think recommended parts would give me more flexibility, upgrading etc

ArchitSahu · Jan 19, 2015

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TPRCK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TPRCK8/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($138.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 880GM-LE FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($64.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Travelstar 7K1000 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($86.27 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec NSK4100 ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.18 @ Newegg)
Total: $612.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-19 08:08 EST-0500

Went $12 bucks over, this is not a bad buid and will run games at medium to high with stable PFS easily.

thescatman · Jan 19, 2015

Question: I'm going to be building this myself, do the parts come with all the screws needed or should I get them elsewhere?

Numsefisk · Jan 19, 2015

The screws to secure the motherboard in the case comes with the case. Mounting HDD or SSD also comes with the case. Also, that build has terrible balance. Buy an Athlon X860K and a better GPU. Or maybe FX-6300 and better GPU.

Basically, everything you need is a screwdriver.

thescatman · Jan 19, 2015

Numsefisk :

thescatman · Jan 19, 2015

What GPU would you recommend friend? Again low/medium settings would be fine

Numsefisk · Jan 20, 2015

R9 270 is almost the same price, yet much better.

ArchitSahu · Jan 20, 2015

FX 8320 is good CPU, it is not bad and is suitable for his needs.

I agree I could have given him a better a GPU, so he can switch out our with a R9 270 or 270x or even better a 280 or 280x

Numsefisk · Jan 20, 2015

ArchitSahu :

I know the 8320 is a good CPU, I use the 8350 myself.

However his budget was 600, and the guy stretched it with an 8320 and 750 Ti. Thats why I'm saying, buy a cheaper CPU and a better GPU.

RazerZ · Jan 20, 2015

ArchitSahu :

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TPRCK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TPRCK8/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($138.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 880GM-LE FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($64.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Travelstar 7K1000 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($86.27 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec NSK4100 ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.18 @ Newegg)
Total: $612.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-19 08:08 EST-0500

Went $12 bucks over, this is not a bad buid and will run games at medium to high with stable PFS easily.

Bad motherboard choice. No doubt there will be throttling issues when using it with a FX 8320.

James Mason · Jan 20, 2015

For a non-amd build, $600 is plenty, and you'll be able to run those games on ultra at 1080p (though dota2 you should probably turn it down anyways)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.79 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Directron)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $594.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-20 16:35 EST-0500

RazerZ · Jan 20, 2015

How well does the i3 stream (just curious)?

James Mason · Jan 20, 2015

RazerZ :

Actually pretty good:
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/wxccCJ

ArchitSahu · Jan 21, 2015

Fair enough, my build is not that great. Ok, I guess I will help in suggestions for other stuff

thescatman · Jan 22, 2015

Thanks for the help everyone, much appreciated!

Matt Dobe · Jan 22, 2015

James Mason :

For a non-amd build, $600 is plenty, and you'll be able to run those games on ultra at 1080p (though dota2 you should probably turn it down anyways)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.79 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Directron)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $594.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-20 16:35 EST-0500

Nice build. One thing though, he mentioned he didn't need an OS so thats like what $100 saved and put towards a better GPU and PSU?

What you think?

James Mason · Jan 23, 2015

Matt Dobe :

(while you technically can't use a "backup of a friends")

He can get a 960 if he doesn't need an OS:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.24 @ Directron)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $581.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-23 20:52 EST-0500

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