Good Budget 2017 Gaming Computer

[bri.batliner]

I am looking to upgrade my computers GPU, CPU, and Motherboard into a gaming computer.

I have a small budget of around $300, so it doesn't need to run games at max setting or anything, just enough to play them.

I have one in mind but it is ~$75 Over Budget:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YgPcWX

I also have one that it not as good, but within my budget:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kyM2pb

Games I am looking to play are PUBG, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, and A TellTale Batman Series.

If you have any suggestions on parts or any comments on my two options, please let me know.

Thanks so much!

 

[AnonymousAndy]

Just save your money until you can afford the newer platform. With the build you listed within your budget, you're saving $75 to buy an ancient 4+ year old platform with no possibility of an upgrade path. And as a reminder, none of the builds have anything listed for power-supply, peripherals, a case, storage, or an OS... I hope you already have these things?

If you simply want the best performance without going over $300 you'd need to buy a used or refurb OEM tower, and buy a 1050ti or used 970 GPU.

 

[bri.batliner]

Just save your money until you can afford the newer platform. With the build you listed within your budget, you're saving $75 to buy an ancient 4+ year old platform with no possibility of an upgrade path. And as a reminder, none of the builds have anything listed for power-supply, peripherals, a case, storage, or an OS... I hope you already have these things?

If you simply want the best performance without going over $300 you'd need to buy a used or refurb OEM tower, and buy a 1050ti or used 970 GPU.

Yes I already have those things. Thanks for your opinion!

 

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MERGED QUESTION
Question from bri.batliner : "AM3+ Ryzen Alternative"

Hello
I am looking to upgrade my existing computer which has AM3+ type CPU and motherboard.
I was recommended a Ryzen 3 1300x, which is AM4, but then I'd have to get a new motherboard and new DDR4 RAM, as I only have DDR3 RAM.
Are there any CPU alternatives that will give me the performance of a Ryzen 3 1300x with the the socket type AM3+?
Thanks!

No there isnt. The best CPUs for that socket are built on architecture that is years old.

 

[abhishekuikey0907]

i think first you have to remove a AMD processor from your list because it cost u more then a Intel processor and i think you also have to change your idea about buying a 1050 ti.you can try gtx 750ti instead of it