Gaming Computer $700

[Jeremyott]

Ok guys. I have to build my bro a computer and dont have the time to look up all the benchmarks and compare prices. So with that being said, i need everything for a new build. Case, MB, PSU, GPU, etc. Only things that go in the tower. Needs atleast 8 gb of RAM, and would like to get an SSD as well but dont need one if it will lower the CPU and GPU costs. I am an AMD fan boy so lets try and stick to that brand. Lets keep it under $700 Thanks guys

 

[MystoPigz]

Do you include rebates for prices?

 

[Jeremyott]

Do you include rebates for prices?

No

 

[Jeremyott]

This is what ive got so far from a quick over view

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LC97Jx

 

[MystoPigz]

Try this (No rebates included):

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fQ97Jx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fQ97Jx/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.84 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($212.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $698.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-15 17:55 EDT-0400

This build does NOT include the operating system. Compared to the build Jeremyott gave, this one has a better quality power supply (Tier 1) and has a great aftermarket CPU cooler, which is needed for an AMD CPU rig. The AMD FX-8320 is only a teeny bit better than the FX-6300. Both the CPU and GPU are AMD.

 

[madmatt30]

picked prices that do not include rebates as generally its hit & miss whether you get them or not.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS Evo 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.15 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DVD-E818AAT/BLK/B/GEN DVD/CD Drive ($17.89 @ OutletPC)
Other: Deepcool Kendomen ($49.99)
Total: $634.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-15 18:04 EDT-0400

 

[MystoPigz]

picked prices that do not include rebates as generally its hit & miss whether you get them or not.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS Evo 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.15 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DVD-E818AAT/BLK/B/GEN DVD/CD Drive ($17.89 @ OutletPC)
Other: Deepcool Kendomen ($49.99)
Total: $634.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-15 18:04 EDT-0400

AMD CPUs easily heat up to high temperatures. Since this is a gaming build, the temperature will be high. An aftermarket CPU cooler is needed to prevent overheating.

 

[madmatt30]

^ ERM ? - yes I know & the themis evo is one of the best sub $60 air coolers around - which is why its in my build list ?

 

[MystoPigz]

^ ERM ? - yes I know & the themis evo is one of the best sub $60 air coolers around - which is why its in my build list ?

Oh, sorry, misread. Disregard my comment.