Budget Gaming Computer- Which specs are better?

joe_young · Jan 4, 2014

I am buying a gaming computer on a budget of around 550 to 575 which could play Skyrim and other large games on high settings. Here are the two specs:

Number 1:
CPU: AMD A8-6500 Quad core 4.1 GHz
RAM: 8GB Kingston Dual DDR 1600 MHz
GPU: 2GB AMD Radeon HD7850
HDD: 1 TB

Number 2:
CPU: AMD FX 6300 six core 3.50 GHz
RAM: 4GB Kingston Dual DDR 1600 MHz
GPU: 2GB AMD Radeon R9 270
HDD 500 GB

Thanks

bignastyid · Jan 4, 2014

Number 2, since it has a better CPU and GPU.

eadlef · Jan 4, 2014

If these are the only parts you want I'd go with the second one, also you could up its HDD to 1TB if you want, it's only like 20 bucks.

joe_young · Jan 4, 2014

Would the 4GB of Ram be a problem?

KillerGamer · Jan 4, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.97 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($183.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $445.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 08:51 EST-0500)

KillerGamer · Jan 4, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8120 3.1GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($47.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.97 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($205.66 @ Newegg)
Total: $505.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 08:53 EST-0500)

bignastyid · Jan 4, 2014

joe_young :

Maybe at some point, but ram is easier and cheaper to upgrade compared to a CPU

eadlef · Jan 4, 2014

Just keep in mind that you will need more parts than the ones stated.

No, the RAM won't be a problem right now, at least in those games.

KillerGamer · Jan 4, 2014

This is a complete build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8120 3.1GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($47.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.97 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($205.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Gigabyte GZ-F5HEB ATX Mid Tower Case ($21.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Silverstone Element 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.50 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $601.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 08:57 EST-0500)

bignastyid · Jan 4, 2014

KillerGamer :

Might aswell get the 8320 for $10 more, the whole fx-X1XX series was horrible for gaming.

joe_young · Jan 4, 2014

Would this be any good?

CPU: AMD FX 6300 six core 3.50 GHz
RAM: 8GB Kingston Dual DDR 1600 MHz
GPU: 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7850
HDD: 1TB

KillerGamer · Jan 4, 2014

bignastyid :

KillerGamer :

Might aswell get the 8320 for $10 more, the whole fx-X1XX series was horrible for gaming.

Yes... Unless this guy's on a SERIOUS budget

joe_young · Jan 4, 2014

bignastyid :

KillerGamer :

Might aswell get the 8320 for $10 more, the whole fx-X1XX series was horrible for gaming.

I am on quite a tight budget, how would the FX 4350 quad core do?

bignastyid · Jan 4, 2014

KillerGamer :

bignastyid :

Yes... Unless this guy's on a SERIOUS budget

If that was case I'd still suggest the FX-6300 over the FX-8120 for a gaming rig.

bignastyid · Jan 4, 2014

joe_young :

bignastyid :

I am on quite a tight budget, how would the FX 4350 quad core do?

Whats your budget and what parts do you need?

joe_young · Jan 4, 2014

bignastyid :

KillerGamer :

If that was case I'd still suggest the FX-6300 over the FX-8120 for a gaming rig.

Just based on performance, what would be better: the FX-6300 or the FX 4350?

KillerGamer · Jan 4, 2014

joe_young :

bignastyid :

KillerGamer :

If that was case I'd still suggest the FX-6300 over the FX-8120 for a gaming rig.

Just based on performance, what would be better: the FX-6300 or the FX 4350?

FX6300

joe_young · Jan 4, 2014

bignastyid :

joe_young :

Whats your budget and what parts do you need?

My budget would be no more than £600 (I am British) so I think thats about 900 dollars and I have all the other parts sorted

bignastyid · Jan 4, 2014

"Just based on performance, what would be better: the FX-6300 or the FX 4350?"

FX-6300

joe_young · Jan 4, 2014

KillerGamer :

joe_young :

bignastyid :

Just based on performance, what would be better: the FX-6300 or the FX 4350?

FX6300

Thanks and how about the GPU- GTX 650 TI or the AMD HD 7850

eadlef · Jan 4, 2014

GTX 650ti is a really powerful card, but I'd recommend one of the newer ones like a GTX 770.

joe_young · Jan 4, 2014

eadlef :

As much as I would love to buy a better card, like I said, I am on a tight budget. But out of the two cards above which would you recommend?

bignastyid · Jan 4, 2014

joe_young :

In the original question you only have a cpu, gpu, hdd, and ram listed. The 2 cpu's use completely different sockets so I'm going to assume you need a motherboard aswell. If you have one please post the make and model so we can verify compatibility and possible rework the build. Also whats the make and model of the PSU as it may need to be upgraded to accommodate the new hardware. for 600 you can get quite a bit here's a preliminary build thats under budget.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (£107.93 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£95.98 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory (£76.95 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£43.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (£202.49 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £527.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 14:19 GMT+0000)

eadlef · Jan 4, 2014

If you're planning to play at 1080p then I'd recommend a 7850. If you're going to play at 1680x1050 or less I'd get the GTX 650ti.

joe_young · Jan 4, 2014

eadlef :

That's great thanks- If I were to be playing at 1680X1050 could I still use the 7850 effectively as its only £4 more

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