Help me build a $800 Gaming Pc *Canadian*

[imthenewguy]

I am in need of a gaming pc just at or a little above $800. I would rather have a AMD build. I would be playing games like gta, world of warcraft, lol, borderlands, older cods, racing games, fallout, csgo and some other single player games. I need to make sure this pc can max out graphics on world of warcraft and have medium to high settings on other with a good frame rate. I need help to make this build please help me. This has to be in Canadian $800 total with shipping and tax. Thanks.

 

[BadActor]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($131.05 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($43.85 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($101.05 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.05 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($291.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.88 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Antec Green 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($98.00 @ shopRBC)
Total: $808.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-12 22:39 EST-0500

 

[TJ Hooker]

That seems like a tall order. This is the best I could do, it'll be over your budget after you include tax though.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/QzrcJx

 

[imthenewguy]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($131.05 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($101.05 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.05 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380X 4GB DD XXX OC Video Card ($311.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.88 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Antec Green 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($98.00 @ shopRBC)
Total: $785.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-12 22:27 EST-0500

No cpu cooler? Does it not need one?

 

[imthenewguy]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($131.05 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($101.05 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.05 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380X 4GB DD XXX OC Video Card ($311.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.88 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Antec Green 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($98.00 @ shopRBC)
Total: $785.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-12 22:27 EST-0500

I also have a question some people I have talked to only say to use newegg, they say they dont trust others. Are all these websites safe to use?

 

[BadActor]

They are the bigger Canadian retailers. I really can't comment on some, but the US NCIX is very reputable.

 

[TJ Hooker]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($131.05 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($101.05 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.05 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380X 4GB DD XXX OC Video Card ($311.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.88 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Antec Green 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($98.00 @ shopRBC)
Total: $785.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-12 22:27 EST-0500

I also have a question some people I have talked to only say to use newegg, they say they dont trust others. Are all these websites safe to use?

I've bought stuff from Canada Computers without a hitch, but I've only bought in-store. NCIX is alright, but their online stock system can be pretty terrible in my experience. Twice now I've ordered something that was listed as being in stock ("usually ships in 1-2 days"), only to inquire about my order a week later and find out that they're actually on back order with the supplier and it will be another 2-3 weeks minimum.

Can't comment on the others.

 

[imthenewguy]

They are the bigger Canadian retailers. I really can't comment on some, but the US NCIX is very reputable.

Ok and the case that you chose is out of stock, it was a clearance sale. Do you think you could find another one that is around that price, but it can be over?

 

[imthenewguy]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($131.05 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($101.05 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.05 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380X 4GB DD XXX OC Video Card ($311.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.88 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Antec Green 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($98.00 @ shopRBC)
Total: $785.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-12 22:27 EST-0500

I also have a question some people I have talked to only say to use newegg, they say they dont trust others. Are all these websites safe to use?

I've bought stuff from Canada Computers without a hitch. NCIX is alright, but their online stock system can be pretty terrible in my experience. Twice now I've ordered something that was listed as being in stock ("usually ships in 1-2 days"), only to inquire about my order a week later and find out that they're actually on back order with the supplier and it will be another 2-3 weeks minimum.

Can't comment on the others.

Have you herd anything bad about the others?

 

[BadActor]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($137.00 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($43.85 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($101.05 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($291.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.88 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Antec Green 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($98.00 @ shopRBC)
Total: $826.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-12 22:54 EST-0500

 

[TJ Hooker]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($131.05 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($101.05 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.05 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380X 4GB DD XXX OC Video Card ($311.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.88 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Antec Green 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($98.00 @ shopRBC)
Total: $785.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-12 22:27 EST-0500

I also have a question some people I have talked to only say to use newegg, they say they dont trust others. Are all these websites safe to use?

I've bought stuff from Canada Computers without a hitch. NCIX is alright, but their online stock system can be pretty terrible in my experience. Twice now I've ordered something that was listed as being in stock ("usually ships in 1-2 days"), only to inquire about my order a week later and find out that they're actually on back order with the supplier and it will be another 2-3 weeks minimum.

Can't comment on the others.

Have you herd anything bad about the others?

I know absolutely nothing about Direct Canada, ShopRBC or Vuugo. Never heard of them until I saw them on PCPartpicker. I have no personal experience with TigerDirect, but a couple friend of mine seem to have pretty low opinions of it, although they've never really elaborated on why.

I don't know where you live, or what stores you have close by, but I like to buy locally if I can. It tends to make returns/exchanges simpler, and you can potentially save shipping. Even if you find it cheaper somewhere else, you may be able to get it price matched by a local store.

 

[imthenewguy]

How do you think this would run games like gta 5?

 

[imthenewguy]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($137.00 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($43.85 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($101.05 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($291.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.88 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Antec Green 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($98.00 @ shopRBC)
Total: $826.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-12 22:54 EST-0500

In this build it says that it is unable to verify that the cooler will work in this case. Is that something to worry about or change?

 

[BadActor]

No, it fits. I already checked that out. Should have mentioned it though.

 

[imthenewguy]

No, it fits. I already checked that out. Should have mentioned it though.

Ok hah good. How do you think this will run games? Like gta 5? And do you think this is the best build for the money I'm spending? Thanks for your help

 

[BadActor]

It should run GTA V at about 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor.

http://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/1984-amd-r9-390-380-benchmark-review/Page-2