Looking for a $700 Gaming Rig

BearInABox · Jan 24, 2015

Hello Everyone. I need a good gaming rig to play on the weekend with my friends when we have matches in games. My laptop was okay for the past 2 years but now it is old and terribly slow. I need a SFF Desktop that can pack a punch.

CPU I always prefer Intel for my needs but I can wave the flag for the red team any day.

GPU Maybe a GTX 750 if you can (Or Better 😀)

Case I don't care as long as it has a window and a color scheme of black

Motherboard USB 3.0 and a second PCIE slot for expansion in the coming years and SLI support for 2 cards

PSU Obviously SLI support and as much power as I need (If its modular that is a big plus)

Storage 1TB HDD and a 128GB SSD is fine by me (SATA III)

RAM 8GB+

Other Wifi is a Bonus but It is not Essential.

Please Respond.... I need help

Edit: Nvm about SLI Support.

Raiin · Jan 24, 2015

why do you want SLi/CF support when you want a 750ti?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DzvGwP
650$ as best as it can get for 650$ with SSD + HDD

K1llerDude117 · Jan 24, 2015

I'm building this rig, from my research it should be pretty good, im ordering parts tomorrow. Totals 740 w OS

http://www.game-debate.com/gaming-pc/index.php?r_id=319558&cpu=FX-8320&gpu=GeForce%20GTX%20750%20Ti%20EVGA%20SuperClocked%202GB%20Edition&ram=8GBGB&thumbUp=K1llerDude117&dPoint=319558

Raiin · Jan 24, 2015

K1llerDude117 :

its decent but you could have gone r9 270 for the same price

BearInABox · Jan 25, 2015

Thanks... I am kind of new to the Pc Building world And I wanted an SLI support for a future 750 to put in 😛

Raiin · Jan 25, 2015

BearInABox :

no reason to Sli to 2 weak cards, SLi/CF is a headache you dont want, a single GPU is always best,

Bossyfins · Jan 25, 2015

I would have gone with this. But its your money.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($96.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($72.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.90 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $743.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-25 14:26 EST-0500

K1llerDude117 · Jan 25, 2015

Raiin :

Bossyfins :

Though youre supposed to spend more money on your GPU than your CPU, Its my parent that are buying the parts for me, And they agreed to give me 300 later on this year for upgrades, I rather start off w a better CPU, since I know that I can upgrade my GPU later

Bossyfins · Jan 25, 2015

The 6300 Is no slouch. It very capable of handling new GPUS. I would stick with the 6300, and later once you get more money, upgrade the CPU to a 8320/8350

K1llerDude117 · Jan 25, 2015

Bossyfins :

Hey can you help me w/ something, I have this build set up for 740:

http://www.game-debate.com/gaming-pc/index.php?r_id=319558&cpu=FX-8320&gpu=GeForce%20GTX%20750%20Ti%20EVGA%20SuperClocked%202GB%20Edition&ram=8GBGB&thumbUp=K1llerDude117&dPoint=319558

But I found this combo on newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1903331

It has same case, same ram, same hdd, but different processor and gpu, I'm now really conflicted...

Raiin · Jan 25, 2015

Bossyfins :

there wont be a need to upgrade if he just go i5 4460 + h97=240$ or 4690k +z97 + cooler =360$ if he wants to OC

Raiin · Jan 25, 2015

K1llerDude117 :

the deal is decent but for the same $ you can get a better board + better GPU and better psu, so i suggest putting the build together on Pcpartpicker and see for yourself.
a gtx 750 1gb is not exactly what i call Decent/good GPu for gaming

40$ more and you get more than 2x the performance for gaming.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hTThTW

K1llerDude117 · Jan 25, 2015

Raiin :

K1llerDude117 :

the deal is decent but for the same $ you can get a better board + better GPU and better psu, so i suggest putting the build together on Pcpartpicker and see for yourself.
a gtx 750 1gb is not exactly what i call Decent/good GPu for gaming

40$ more and you get more than 2x the performance for gaming.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hTThTW

How about the gtx 750 ti 2gb superclocked?

Raiin · Jan 25, 2015

750ti goes for the same price as a r9 270 but the 270 is much faster, so i still suggest going with the r9 270.

K1llerDude117 · Jan 25, 2015

Raiin :

I want to go with the gtx 750 ti 2gb sc for specific reasons. but aside from that, do you think that the FX 8320 will be good?

Raiin · Jan 25, 2015

K1llerDude117 :

if i was building the rig i would go intel since i will be gaming, but if your Video editing and using programs like SOny vegas, adobe premiere and other programs that utilize the extra cores then the 8320 will be better for the price, but for gaming in general the i5 + z97/h97 board will do better and its about the same price as a 8320 + gigabyte ud3 which is the lowest Mobo capable of oc a 8320 decently

what reasons would you want a weaker GPU for the same price, unless your PSU is bad

nikoli707 · Jan 25, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($104.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $701.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-25 17:28 EST-0500

just upgrade to a single gpu monster when you want to upgrade. sli/cfx capability is not in a $700 budget that is meaningful.

Raiin · Jan 25, 2015

seasonic is out of stock, its not longer 55$

nikoli707 · Jan 25, 2015

Raiin :

yeah i see that. xfx 550w then.

BearInABox · Jan 26, 2015

Thanks guys, I appreciate your help... I think I might save some more moolah and get a better Desktop... For now I will just use my gaming laptop 😀

Bossyfins · Jan 26, 2015

Good idea.

Storm-cooled72 · Jan 26, 2015

if you have found another 100, here is a good build:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mpWhTW

This is THE WAY to start off a desktop, almost hands down. Just scrounge up a hard drive.

ANOTHER THING TO NOTE: you may be able to find some i5 cpus locally (Fry's) for less than 100. That would be amazing.

Raiin · Jan 26, 2015

Storm-cooled72 :

thats not 100 bucks more its 200$, rebates dont count.

Storm-cooled72 · Jan 26, 2015

if you put steamOS or an existing copy of an OS, then it is 100 more.

Storm-cooled72 · Jan 26, 2015

Ok then. Win 7 it is. Throw some cash at it.

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