New Build Ideas?

[death90055]

So my friend was looking for a $500-600 build for a gaming pc. I was wondering what would be the best stuff for, well, a gaming rig. Thanks

 

[i7Baby]

There's a sticky on how to ask for a build.

Try -

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 260X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $567.79 plus OS

 

[death90055]

There's a sticky on how to ask for a build.

Try -

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 260X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $567.79 plus OS

Does that CPU come with a Heat sink?

 

[i7Baby]

Yes. But the CM Hyper 212 evo is better - especially if you want to overclock the CPU.

 

[death90055]

Yes. But the CM Hyper 212 evo is better - especially if you want to overclock the CPU.

I have the CM Hyper 212 evo on my rig, but he doesn't plan on overclocking. My friend has a stock heat sink and it works fine for him. I don't think he'll need an aftermarket.

 

[g-unit1111]

Yes. But the CM Hyper 212 evo is better - especially if you want to overclock the CPU.

I have the CM Hyper 212 evo on my rig, but he doesn't plan on overclocking. My friend has a stock heat sink and it works fine for him. I don't think he'll need an aftermarket.

In that case I'd save the money you would be spending on the Hyper 212 and Z97 motherboard and invest in a low end i3 and an H97 motherboard like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($104.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB DUAL-X Video Card ($172.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Directron)
Total: $589.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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