Is this PC build the best it can be for $500?

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I watched this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAAzc-VXnIQ

I was wondering if it is the best it can be for 500. I would use it for gaming, recording, minimal video editing, and MAYBE streaming.

Thanks! And feel free to make changes, or show me a completely new build.

 

[Exclusions]

Keep in mind his builds do not include an operating system. So add $90 to those.

Also the SPEC series are just terrible. Don't get them.

Don't worry about the operating system. I will take care of that. I just want the parts of the build.

What do you recommend?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Zeus Yellow 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: HD 6970 Graphics Card ($104.00)
Total: $489.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-18 14:19 EDT-0400

Should be able to max out all the games you play and you won't have to upgrade for a while.

If you wanted it cheaper, you could downgrade to a G3258 and still max out the games you play.

Why doesn't the video card show up in the pcpart builder?

I think this is the build. I feel it

 

[RazerZ]

It's not listed on pcpartpicker, so I had to add it as a custom part. If you click on it in the pcpartpicker site it shows the new egg link.

In case you can't find it here it is:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131578&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Desktop+Graphics+Cards-_-N82E16814131578&gclid=Cj0KEQjwn4iiBRDFh76wlfCVuYABEiQAwWJ1Ii_d2-XgFFw3P1N-e-yLD4XHLJ9Wv6YhQ9uh8eT0qucaAubM8P8HAQ

 

[Exclusions]

It's not listed on pcpartpicker, so I had to add it as a custom part. If you click on it in the pcpartpicker site it shows the new egg link.

In case you can't find it here it is:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131578&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Desktop+Graphics+Cards-_-N82E16814131578&gclid=Cj0KEQjwn4iiBRDFh76wlfCVuYABEiQAwWJ1Ii_d2-XgFFw3P1N-e-yLD4XHLJ9Wv6YhQ9uh8eT0qucaAubM8P8HAQ

Alright man. I think this is the build! I can't wait to build it on December 1st! I have a monitor in mind, but it is 150 dollars. Do you think I can get a good gaming monitor for 100 dollars or less? (By december 1st of course)

 

[zeyuanfu]

Same build but with a better CPU:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($135.95 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: Radeon HD 6970 ($104.00)
Total: $509.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-18 14:33 EDT-0400

 

[RazerZ]

For $100 you could get a decent 21.5" monitor. 21.5" is the minimum for 1080p.

Keep in mind there's a good chance everything in this build could change by December 1st. So come back and post again the day you're ready to buy . Or PM me.

 

[zeyuanfu]

This monitor would be pretty good for 110$:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: ViewSonic VA2246M-LED 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $109.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-18 14:35 EDT-0400

 

[Exclusions]

Same build but with a better CPU:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($135.95 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: Radeon HD 6970 ($104.00)
Total: $509.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-18 14:33 EDT-0400

Hopefully you and RazerZ can agree on the build. You are both experts on this (as I see it) and I would like to have both of you agree

 

[Exclusions]

For $100 you could get a decent 21.5" monitor. 21.5" is the minimum for 1080p.

Keep in mind there's a good chance everything in this build could change by December 1st. So come back and post again the day you're ready to buy . Or PM me.

Alrighty! I will bookmark your profile so I remember it. Also do you agree with zeyuanfu's build idea?

 

[RazerZ]

For the minimal increase in performance with the 4330 I'd rather upgrade the case to a 200r.

Just because someone has a badge on this forum doesn't mean they are an expert.

 

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For the minimal increase in performance with the 4330 I'd rather upgrade the case to a 200r.

Alright seems fair enough. I will stick with this build, then contact you when It is close to december. You have any other contact? Xfire, skype, email, etc? Thanks!

THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP EVERYONE! I am so happy I found people to close the stress of building.

Thanks to:
RazerZ
zeyuanfu
rockie_
Robot

You've all been a HUGE help!

 

[zeyuanfu]

Well, they don't give out badges for nothing, do they?

 

[zeyuanfu]

For the minimal increase in performance with the 4330 I'd rather upgrade the case to a 200r.

Just because someone has a badge on this forum doesn't mean they are an expert.

The case in your build is already a 200R, do you mean a 300R?

 

[RazerZ]

The best way to contact me would be to pm me. I'm on this site a lot.

If you wanted instant communication you could add me on skype. My username is the same as it is on here. But I wouldn't count on it, I'm barely on Skype.

 

[RazerZ]

For the minimal increase in performance with the 4330 I'd rather upgrade the case to a 200r.

Just because someone has a badge on this forum doesn't mean they are an expert.

The case in your build is already a 200R, do you mean a 300R?

No I meant a 200R. A 300R would be a good case for $10 more, but the 200R should fit his needs.

 

[RazerZ]

Well, they don't give out badges for nothing, do they?

No, but anyone could give a best answer. The general public that post here aren't tech literate. So best answers don't really mean much. They're fun to have though.

 

[zeyuanfu]

I think you should realise the case in your latest build IS a 200R...
Also, the G3258 has stuttering issues while gaming, I wouldn't count on it.

 

[Exclusions]

The best way to contact me would be to pm me. I'm on this site a lot.

If you wanted instant communication you could add me on skype. My username is the same as it is on here. But I wouldn't count on it, I'm barely on Skype.

Alright man! I will contact you on here! Thanks! This topic is over now so a mod can close if needed.

 

[RazerZ]

I think you should realise the case in your latest build IS a 200R...
Also, the G3258 has stuttering issues while gaming, I wouldn't count on it.

Yes, I said I meant for it to be a 200r.

The G3258 will not have any stuttering issues for the games he listed: League, CS: GO, Call of Duty. For games more demanding than those such as BF4, Crysis 3, Watchdogs, etc. I would go with an i3.

 

[zeyuanfu]

Nonono sorry, I just realised that you were talking about my build instead of yours.
How would a case boost performance? The CPU would boost performance, but not the case.

 

[RazerZ]

There will be no noticeable difference between the 4150 and 4330 gaming at 1080p. So might as well get a better case.

 

[zeyuanfu]

OP said he/she will be editing, and the 4330 would be better.

 

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OP said he/she will be editing, and the 4330 would be better.

Minor editing. I don't edit like OCE stuff. No need to worry about that.

 

[zeyuanfu]

It still would be better and faster
Do you want a better case or a faster CPU?

 

[RazerZ]

OP said he/she will be editing, and the 4330 would be better.

There will barely be a difference there as well. Read this:

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/core-i3-4340-4330-4130_2.html#sect0

 

[zeyuanfu]

Having 1 MB more of cache should make it faster...