M MichaelMoua Honorable Oct 31, 2013 8 0 10,510 Oct 31, 2013 #1 Built this on pc part picker and i was wondering if this is the best way to go for a budget pc. any tips and advice is appreciated. thanks http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1VHyM
Built this on pc part picker and i was wondering if this is the best way to go for a budget pc. any tips and advice is appreciated. thanks http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1VHyM
Solution Blaise170 Oct 31, 2013 Did not notice the Windows selection. How about this? PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg) Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply:...
Did not notice the Windows selection. How about this? PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg) Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply:...
Blaise170 Honorable Sep 12, 2013 1,830 1 12,465 Oct 31, 2013 #2 I see that you want to keep a budget, but what do you want to do with it? How much are you willing to spend? Upvote 0 Downvote
I see that you want to keep a budget, but what do you want to do with it? How much are you willing to spend?
M MichaelMoua Honorable Oct 31, 2013 8 0 10,510 Oct 31, 2013 #3 Blaise170 : I see that you want to keep a budget, but what do you want to do with it? How much are you willing to spend? my budget is 500-600 and used for gaming specifically. Upvote 0 Downvote
Blaise170 : I see that you want to keep a budget, but what do you want to do with it? How much are you willing to spend? my budget is 500-600 and used for gaming specifically.
Blaise170 Honorable Sep 12, 2013 1,830 1 12,465 Oct 31, 2013 #4 I think you'll find that this build is much better suited to your needs as a gamer. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg) Total: $555.90 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-31 19:54 EDT-0400) Upvote 0 Downvote
I think you'll find that this build is much better suited to your needs as a gamer. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg) Total: $555.90 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-31 19:54 EDT-0400)
M MichaelMoua Honorable Oct 31, 2013 8 0 10,510 Oct 31, 2013 #5 Blaise170 : I think you'll find that this build is much better suited to your needs as a gamer. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg) Total: $555.90 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-31 19:54 EDT-0400) with the os that would push it pass 600, my built above included win 7, maybe get a cheaper gpu? Upvote 0 Downvote
Blaise170 : I think you'll find that this build is much better suited to your needs as a gamer. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg) Total: $555.90 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-31 19:54 EDT-0400) with the os that would push it pass 600, my built above included win 7, maybe get a cheaper gpu?
Blaise170 Honorable Sep 12, 2013 1,830 1 12,465 Oct 31, 2013 Solution #6 Did not notice the Windows selection. How about this? PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg) Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US) Total: $602.91 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-31 20:11 EDT-0400) Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Did not notice the Windows selection. How about this? PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg) Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US) Total: $602.91 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-31 20:11 EDT-0400)