Good Gaming PC

[iCantStop]

Hey guys I need a good build that I can play CS GO with and a little bit of Minecraft. I know that CS GO can "Run on a potato" but my potato is rotten and I need a good one. My budget is under $650 so don't be going all pewdiepie setup on me. I don't need a mouse, keyboard or monitor so don't worry about that. Just a good pc build so I can play cs go with at least 60 fps (preferably over) and under 45 ping. I'm not a very good person with computers but thanks anyways! I wont be streaming or uploading videos on youtube, im just gonna be playing for entertainment!

 

[Forever Oleg]

You don't need $650 to get that kind of performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($42.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($68.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $468.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-22 16:38 EST-0500

 

[gondo]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($138.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($36.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 2GB PCS+ Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $718.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-22 18:32 EST-0500

This is an interesting build based on AMD. Can be overclocked, has good SSD, extra storage, a half decent video card, a very nice case and power supply for future builds, nice motherboard, and an optical drive. Remove the extra hard drive and your within your budget.

Only thing missing is the OS. you gotta account $100 for Windows 10.

 

[Forever Oleg]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($138.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($36.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 2GB PCS+ Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $718.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-22 18:32 EST-0500

This is an interesting build based on AMD. Can be overclocked, has good SSD, extra storage, a half decent video card, a very nice case and power supply for future builds, nice motherboard, and an optical drive. Remove the extra hard drive and your within your budget.

Only thing missing is the OS. you gotta account $100 for Windows 10.

So you are buying an FX with a really expensive motherboard while you could grab a much more powerful power efficient i5 for the same price.

Powercolor 380? Really? That one has terrible cooling as well as reviews. You can fit a good 380X into that budget.

Since the best answer has already been selected, good luck with your AMD build crap.

 

[iCantStop]

So you are buying an FX with a really expensive motherboard while you could grab a much more powerful power efficient i5 for the same price.

Powercolor 380? Really? That one has terrible cooling as well as reviews. You can fit a good 380X into that budget.

Since the best answer has already been selected, good luck with your AMD build crap.[/quotemsg]

If you can give me a build that is $650, go for it. I would love to see it, I would probably use it, and plus he went over the budget, I was just 2 stupid to see it before I made it best answer.

 

[Forever Oleg]

First of all, this is a better build for the same money as his build:

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 ($71.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($68.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($233.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $709.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-22 19:27 EST-0500

The i3 will suit you well + you can upgrade to an i7 later

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($68.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($233.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $658.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-22 19:32 EST-0500

 

[iCantStop]

Thanks! I'll probably be using the first one! Thanks for the input!

 

[gondo]

I'll agree the I5 and 380X is the way to go. If budget is a concern you can drop to the I3.

My original AMD build was based on a nice case, PSU, and HDD. Something that could easily survive several upgrades. Plus by lowering to a $50 970 based board the extra 1TB hard drive could be had for the budget.

Also note, if you arn't going to be upgrading for at least a year or maybe 2, then the AMD 8320 is faster than an I3. No point in going I3 for the sake of you could upgrade to an I7 if you don't plan on it. I'd go the AMD over I3, get the nice case and power supply, then in 2 years when you upgrade you won't be itching for a nicer case. If you can go over budget the I5 and 380x is definitely better.

 

[Forever Oleg]

I'll agree the I5 and 380X is the way to go. If budget is a concern you can drop to the I3.

My original AMD build was based on a nice case, PSU, and HDD. Something that could easily survive several upgrades. Plus by lowering to a $50 970 based board the extra 1TB hard drive could be had for the budget.

Also note, if you arn't going to be upgrading for at least a year or maybe 2, then the AMD 8320 is faster than an I3. No point in going I3 for the sake of you could upgrade to an I7 if you don't plan on it. I'd go the AMD over I3, get the nice case and power supply, then in 2 years when you upgrade you won't be itching for a nicer case. If you can go over budget the I5 and 380x is definitely better.

I see your point but I would grab an i3 over the FX anytime.

In his case, he just plays CS:GO and such so an i3 would actually work better for him but I see what you are saying.