How can i reduce the price of this build and have the same performance.

[jellykid4lyfe]

Hello! I'm a first time builder looking for some advice on how I can reduce the price of this PC build and have the same performance. (Like keeping one terabyte of storage, similar quality graphics card,etc.) Here's my current build. I intend to use this PC for gaming and general use.

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory

Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card / Graphics Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 470 4GB NITRO+ Video Card

Case: DIYPC Ranger-R4-R ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit

Monitor: Asus VX228H 21.5" 60Hz Monitor

If you need more information just let me know. Thanks in advance

 

[spat55]

Throw the CPU cooler as you can use the stock one that comes with it. Get a slightly less wattage PSU, 400w would be enough but make sure it's a decent model. You would lose some speed in OS and programs but you could get rid of the ssd.

Have you thought of a used GPU? Plenty out there that would make it half price for the same performance, you could get a GTX 960 or HD 7970.

 

[Chugalug_]

You can greatly improve this build, what is your budget?

 

[jellykid4lyfe]

You can greatly improve this build, what is your budget?

750 dollars (For PC not including monitor.) but if it requires spending more money than im going to have to decline. Im already spending a little more than i would want to.

 

[jellykid4lyfe]

Throw the CPU cooler as you can use the stock one that comes with it. Get a slightly less wattage PSU, 400w would be enough but make sure it's a decent model. You would lose some speed in OS and programs but you could get rid of the ssd.

Have you thought of a used GPU? Plenty out there that would make it half price for the same performance, you could get a GTX 960 or HD 7970.

Ok thanks. I thought of shopping on eBay but I generally don't like buying used items
but I'll try it. Also I'm going to use the "EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply" would you recommend anything else? Also thanks for responding.

 

[jellykid4lyfe]

Throw the CPU cooler as you can use the stock one that comes with it. Get a slightly less wattage PSU, 400w would be enough but make sure it's a decent model. You would lose some speed in OS and programs but you could get rid of the ssd.

Have you thought of a used GPU? Plenty out there that would make it half price for the same performance, you could get a GTX 960 or HD 7970.

Also how much speed would I lose getting rid of the SSD?

 

[spat55]

Throw the CPU cooler as you can use the stock one that comes with it. Get a slightly less wattage PSU, 400w would be enough but make sure it's a decent model. You would lose some speed in OS and programs but you could get rid of the ssd.

Have you thought of a used GPU? Plenty out there that would make it half price for the same performance, you could get a GTX 960 or HD 7970.

Also how much speed would I lose getting rid of the SSD?

You'd make loading times of windows startup at least x3 longer, I was so please when I got my first SSD, when I got mine it cost double the equivalent today and I don't regret it.

 

[FieldWolf]

So this is what you have in mind:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($16.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($51.48 @ OutletPC)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 470 4GB Video Card ($204.98 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC Ranger-R4-R ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.79 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.33 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($85.60 @ OutletPC)
Total: $700.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-16 14:31 EDT-0400

If you want to save some money:

- You can ditch the SSD altogether, but this will increase the load time of Windows and any application on your PC.
- You could use the stock CPU cooler, this will be louder than any custom cooler - but hey, you save money.
- Swap the Sapphire Radeon RX 470 for the PowerColor Radeon RX 470, which will save you about $5 - but hey, any little bit counts.
- Swap the EVGA 500B for the EVGA 430W 80+ Power Supply - this will save you about $10.

That's pretty much all I can say for this build, there will be no other way to decrease the price without cutting on performance.

This is the final parts list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($51.48 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 470 4GB Red Devil Video Card ($189.98 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC Ranger-R4-R ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.79 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($33.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($85.60 @ OutletPC)
Total: $619.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-16 14:28 EDT-0400

As of when this was posted, it decreased from $705 to $619. It's up to you if you want to loose out on an SSD, or if you want a quieter system. Those factors do increase price, but as I said, it's up to you to decide.

Edit: I accidentally pasted the wrong code into my reply, and had to paste in the right code.