Good custom build PC for under $800

EddyS100 · Jan 4, 2014

Hi, i was looking to build my first custom PC, I want to know what list of parts would be good for $800... Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse not included.

I need it to handle the DAW FL Studio on it, i do a lot of midi and have a ton of projects....
the only DAW i need to use on my PC is FL Studio since i run all my other DAW's on my mac.
I also want to be able to do some gaming on it too, ex: Minecraft, Simcity, Skyrim.

I don't think i need a good sound card either since i'm using my usb interface for my studio monitor speakers.

I would appreciate if you guys can help me out, thanks!

tyranthoth · Jan 4, 2014

Is there anything other than a DAW really since your running the usb interface and min recommended hard for FL Studio is only a Pentium 4 (Which has been discontinued for nearly 10 years) there is not a whole lot you need. All though DAW FL Studio is designed to take advantage of CPU cores, so in this case the more cores the better. Something like this 6 core or you can bump up to the 8 core for an additional $50.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2vDyI
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2vDyI/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2vDyI/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-100HA2 58.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($81.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Apevia X-Master Black HTPC Case w/500W Power Supply ($69.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $687.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 16:22 EST-0500)

whitecat · Jan 4, 2014

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($197.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 Twin Frozr 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.61 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $773.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 16:41 EST-0500)

EddyS100 · Jan 4, 2014

tyranthoth :

Is there anything other than a DAW really since your running the usb interface and min recommended hard for FL Studio is only a Pentium 4 (Which has been discontinued for nearly 10 years) there is not a whole lot you need. All though DAW FL Studio is designed to take advantage of CPU cores, so in this case the more cores the better. Something like this 6 core or you can bump up to the 8 core for an additional $50.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2vDyI
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2vDyI/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2vDyI/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-100HA2 58.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($81.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Apevia X-Master Black HTPC Case w/500W Power Supply ($69.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $687.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 16:22 EST-0500)

Thanks for your help! although it does seem you forgot the power supply, no big deal though! nope, no other daws besides fl studio. i also want it to be able to handle some games too

EddyS100 · Jan 4, 2014

whitecat :

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($197.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 Twin Frozr 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.61 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $773.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 16:41 EST-0500)

thank you for your help

whitecat · Jan 4, 2014

thank you for your help[

Just get GTX 760 or R9 270(X) with FX 6300 or i5 .

EddyS100 · Jan 4, 2014

whitecat :

i kinda want more than a quad core, maybe like a 6 or something,

whitecat · Jan 4, 2014

EddyS100 :

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $757.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 21:59 EST-0500)

some parts are promo , so hurry

tyranthoth · Jan 5, 2014

EddyS100 :

tyranthoth :

Thanks for your help! although it does seem you forgot the power supply, no big deal though! nope, no other daws besides fl studio. i also want it to be able to handle some games too

PSU is a combo with the case

tyranthoth · Jan 5, 2014

EddyS100 :

tyranthoth :

Thanks for your help! although it does seem you forgot the power supply, no big deal though! nope, no other daws besides fl studio. i also want it to be able to handle some games too

PSU is a combo with the case, and it will handle games without an issue, I wont claim it could run high end games with high graphics but it will run your standard games with out issue. One of the reason I did the R9 260.

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