PC build suggestions

[kingkobe22]

So I have a budget of 750 dollars. So I wanted to know what is the best gaming PC that I can build with this budget.( I do not plan to over clock )

 

[realchaos]

Do you need a monitor/os/keyboard/mouse?

 

[Swordkd]

Yeah, you need to let us know what you need. If it's an entire Pc setup, 750 is stretching it for anything decent for gaming. If you just need a case basically, you aren't too badly off.

 

[JRAtk94]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI H77MA-G43 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master NSE-200-KKN1 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $755.91

Here you go.

This is presuming you don't need any peripherals or an OS.

 

[fkr]

I would go something amd for the CPU so you can go up to the gtx 760 with the below changes and similiar priced motherboard you can have a gtx 760 and really play 1080p gaming at max settings.

better ram choice 50$ w EMCXNWV23
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148540&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL071213&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL071213-_-EMC-071213-Index-_-DesktopMemory-_-20148540-L0C

CPU 8 core amd vishera $180 w/ EMCXNWV24
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL071213&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL071213-_-EMC-071213-Index-_-ProcessorsDesktops-_-19113284-L0A

power supply corsair 500w builder series $30 w EMCXNWV25 and MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL071213&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL071213-_-EMC-071213-Index-_-PowerSupplies-_-17139027-L0D

cheaper 2 Tb harddrive $85 w/ EMCXNWV22
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236404&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL071213&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL071213-_-EMC-071213-Index-_-InternalHardDrives-_-22236404-L0B

i would choose a different case but the price is around right

this is how I would go all the deals I am showing i just used the most recent email from neweeg and pulled things off of that.
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/July-0-2013/72huorsale12/index-landing.html?nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL071213&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL071213-_-EMC-071213-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord

 

[fkr]

btw i have the above ram for around 18 months now and i became board and i overclocked it to 2100MHZ
I settled at 1950MHZ or so with tighter 10 timings. not bad considering i bought 16 gigs back when it was around $70 if I remember correctly

 

[kingkobe22]

No i have a keyboard mouse and monitor and need a list of parts for the build

 

[kingkobe22]

But I do need an os but not windows 8

 

[fkr]

do you know a student. they can get it cheap or free. your OS that is

 

[kingkobe22]

Ya I do thanks I didn't think of that

 

[fkr]

if you know a techology student they often get allot more access to software and they get free copies of windows and many other programs.

you could even enroll in one software engineering class at a Comm Col and get access. in theory

 

[Swordkd]

I included an OS for cost.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($90.97 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($119.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $795.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-12 21:14 EDT-0400)

The thought here is to get you a pc up and running now, with room to upgrade if you want to. The only thing you really need to upgrade here is the Cpu. Later this year Amd will be releasing it's newest Cpu's, which will fit into this motherboard. However, the 965 isn't a slouch when it comes to games. You get a great video card for it's price point, 8gb's of 1866mhz ram and a solid TB HDD. The case might be an issue, but that's something you can pick out yourself as well. The PSU is an excellent choice for that price, much better than the Corsair CX series. It even includes a cooler so you can overclock your Cpu.

 

[fkr]

swordkd has a really nice build above.
his power supply is sirtec and mine is channel well.
i prefer channel well but i am sure that is up for debate.
In the end I prefer corsair RMA process. plus it saves $10 if you do the rebate if you do not do the rebate it saves $15.
assuming you can get an OS for $30 that saves $60
find another optical drive from somewhere or go without.(maybe an old computer laying around) $20
power supply $10

so i would use that money towards a better case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233
both very good cases with good cooling, the rosewill has more fans included

also switch out this motherboard. this comes with free 8 gigs of low voltage ram by crucial and makes this a good deal i think.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130649

i know you do not want to overclock but with a little help you can pretty easily do it. i picked this board also because you can one button overclock your machine and get allot more life and bang for the buck out of your pc.

 

[realchaos]

-I wouldn't go with either psu, mainly because they aren't very known for their quality. Here's a better one: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750xxxb9
It may be more expensive by a bit, but you get a much more reliable psu and its also semi-modular. Also, the deal on the OCZ psu only lasts for today so it's not very ideal.
-Good call on the free RAM. Normally, I wouldn't grab a single stick because it can't utilize dual-channel but its free so no complaints.
-I wouldn't go with the Challenger. It's lack of cable management ruins a lot of the airflow.
Here are my case recommendations:

Corsair 200R: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r
NZXT Source 210 ELITE: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-s210e002 (Black verison is a bit more).

And if you can spend a bit more:

Corsair 300R: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-300r

 

[fkr]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

XFX P1-750X-XXB9 750W ATX12V 2.2 & ESP12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

+ $15 off w/ promo code EMCXNXL25, ends 7/15

$79.00 SEASONIC made PSU.

This will do the job.
then a mail in rebate. just to be fair we should say when there is a MIR

people can go back and forth forever on cases so here is a top 11 cases for under $100
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/antec-gx700-cooler-master-storm-scout-2-advanced-in-win-gt1,3512-10.html

 

[realchaos]

I know cases are mostly a personal thing, but doesn't everyone want a case that has great cable management options and superb airflow?

 

[fkr]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233
this cm haf 912 has great cable management, it is one of the two i recommended.

the other is a rec by tom's hardware and includes 3 fans and is a great deal. if you are on a tight budget 3 fans can make a difference. the cheapest okay fan you can get is $5+

I am just saying if you can save 10 or so dollars on several different parts it means getting to that gtx 760 it is worth it and the cable management is not that hard with some effort and zip ties or twist ties

 

[Swordkd]

I'd stick with the OCZ power supply for it's wattage rating, modular, and price. http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx It's listed as a tier 2, because you won't find one brand new that's six years old. The pre-2007 models weren't as good. I've owned 4 of them and had zero issues from them, different models.

 

[realchaos]

But it's only so cheap because of the shellshocker deal on Newegg. In about 30minutes, the deal will be over and it'll be more expensive.
That's part of why I recommend the XFX 750w, as it won't end today.

 

[Swordkd]

Last time I looked it said it ended on the 15th, same as the Xfx model. I've certainly got nothing against Xfx Psu's. Could also get the 750w Fatal1ty for the same price. Same build quality, and I'm actually using the Fatal1ty. If red glowy is a plus then it's an easy buy, but my theme is blue and I just bought it because it was 65 dollars after MiR and I needed a Psu immediately.

 

[realchaos]

Go to the newegg page and look at the price now. Shellshocker deals only last one day so now its more expensive ($80 after MIR).
Now, the XFX psu is a much better buy.