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September 22, 2013 10:51:04 AM

Is there a build with a budget of $550 that can do gaming? I already have an ssd, storage, monitor, keyboard mouse, and windows. I also live in the u.s

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a b 4 Gaming
September 22, 2013 11:06:48 AM

Sure is,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($58.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z12 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($22.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $541.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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a b 4 Gaming
September 22, 2013 11:08:20 AM

don't waste money on a dual core processor.

so you need a case/cpu/dvd-rom drive/memory/video card/motherboard? anything else? or do you have anything else you haven't mentioned? also, size/res of monitor..??
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September 22, 2013 11:16:32 AM

swifty_morgan said:
don't waste money on a dual core processor.

so you need a case/cpu/dvd-rom drive/memory/video card/motherboard? anything else? or do you have anything else you haven't mentioned? also, size/res of monitor..??


Nope, the things you listed is all I need. Also 1600x900 and 20"
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a c 515 4 Gaming
September 22, 2013 11:34:28 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($80.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $558.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-22 14:36 EDT-0400)
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a b 4 Gaming
September 22, 2013 12:31:27 PM

i guess either build listed is okay. i would swap power supplies from the intel build with the one in the amd build. you can't beat the 7950 for price/performance. go with 1600 memory ( 1.5v ). you'll get about 5 extra fps. might come in handy some day.

so, for me, the intel build over the amd ( or the amd build with a 8core ) watch future game requirements or your future apps needs.

i would put something very similar to either if i started from scratch.
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a b 4 Gaming
September 22, 2013 2:32:55 PM

swifty_morgan said:
. go with 1600 memory ( 1.5v ). you'll get about 5 extra fps. might come in handy some day.
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Derp. I started with an AMD build, then realized I could squeeze in an I5 and never changed out the RAM. Fixed.
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September 22, 2013 2:59:52 PM

Will a xfx psu work well? And is there a good gpu for the money for basic gaming.
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a b 4 Gaming
September 22, 2013 3:02:30 PM

basic gaming or not...the psu will be always one of the most important stuff in a pc..so dont play with that and get a good quality psu
corsair tx series or seasonic( but more expensive) xfx , antec ( but it depend the model )
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September 22, 2013 3:11:31 PM

badboyrog said:
basic gaming or not...the psu will be always one of the most important stuff in a pc..so dont play with that and get a good quality psu
corsair tx series or seasonic( but more expensive) xfx , antec ( but it depend the model )


So xfx is a good power supply company?
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a c 515 4 Gaming
September 22, 2013 5:01:05 PM

Yes XFX is outstanding because all their power supplies are made by SEASONIC.
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September 22, 2013 5:15:58 PM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
Yes XFX is outstanding because all their power supplies are made by SEASONIC.


That makes sence
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