Looking for alternative builds

[John_207]

Hi, my friend is doing a pc build in the 400 dollar range (including keyboard) and I recommend this too him.
He already has the 7870, which was 95 dollars out of the 400.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TtFhsY
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TtFhsY/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 200T 54.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($54.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Pipeline HD 500GB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($36.95 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card
Case: VIVO CASE-V01 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.74 @ Amazon)
Total: $292.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-10 12:28 EDT-0400


Would you guys mind posting alternative builds? AMD or intel.

 

[Bearmann]

Is an operating system included in the $400?

 

[John_207]

Is an operating system included in the $400?

No, and neithe ris a monitor. Just the pure system parts and a keyboard

 

[Bearmann]

Consider this build. If you have a NCIX nearby, I would recommend spending $30 more for the EVGA 750 B2 PSU. The 300R case is a Newegg Shellshocker TODAY ONLY. Buy the case today if he likes it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.86 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($11.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $405.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-10 13:40 EDT-0400


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL040816&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL040816-_-EMC-040816-Latest-_-PowerSupplies-_-17139026-S0K

 

[John_207]

Sorry, I forgot a bit of info. The 7870 cost him 95 dollars out of the 400.

Consider this build. If you have a NCIX nearby, I would recommend spending $30 more for the EVGA 750 B2 PSU. The 300R case is a Newegg Shellshocker TODAY ONLY. Buy the case today if he likes it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.86 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($11.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $405.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-10 13:40 EDT-0400


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL040816&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL040816-_-EMC-040816-Latest-_-PowerSupplies-_-17139026-S0K

 

[Bearmann]

Sorry, I forgot a bit of info. The 7870 cost him 95 dollars out of the 400.

Consider this build. If you have a NCIX nearby, I would recommend spending $30 more for the EVGA 750 B2 PSU. The 300R case is a Newegg Shellshocker TODAY ONLY. Buy the case today if he likes it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.86 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($11.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $405.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-10 13:40 EDT-0400


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL040816&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL040816-_-EMC-040816-Latest-_-PowerSupplies-_-17139026-S0K

Oh boy! That's a lot tougher! I'll have a look.

 

[Bearmann]

You could get a less expensive MB, but this one is pretty nice, on sale, and comes with an M.2 slot should he want to use it in the future.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card (Purchased For $95.00)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($11.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $422.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-10 14:25 EDT-0400

Passmark score i3 6100: 5509, FX-4300: 4641

http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/348/AMD_FX-Series_FX-4300_vs_Intel_Core_i3_i3-6100.html