Is this a good build for $500?

potatochemist · Jul 9, 2013

I have a budget of $500 dollars so this is what my friend helped me select:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1enuX

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock N68C-GS FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($95.38 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($46.97 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Elite Power 460W ATX12V Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $478.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-09 18:24 EDT-0400)

Notes: I want to use this system for gaming, internet browsing, java programing, and occasional video editing/rendering.

ThatGmodGuy · Jul 9, 2013

For $500, it's a pretty good build. However, I would recommend getting a 7850 as opposed to a 7770 and removing the optical drive.

potatochemist · Jul 9, 2013

ThatGmodGuy :

Would it really improve my performance that much that I should sacrifice my cd drive?

bignastyid · Jul 9, 2013

That power supply is junk( it made the lemon list http://www.johnnylucky.org/power-supplies/psu-lemon-list.html). With an HD7770 and a low budget I would recommend the CX430v2 it's $40 but currently has a $20 mail in rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Immaculate · Jul 9, 2013

If you could raise it another $50 or $100 you could get some much better quality components like a PSU upgrade and a 7850.
Just set a little cash on the side for a month or so and you will be much happier with your build. Heck maybe even something gets dropped in price.

potatochemist · Jul 11, 2013

bump?

ThatGmodGuy · Jul 26, 2013

Sorry for bump

If it isn't too late, I too a look over it and here is exactly what I recommend:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1kM79

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