Help chossing gaming computer parts

izdolan · Jan 19, 2014

I want to build myself a gaming computer but I'm pretty clueless about what are the best parts for it. I'm trying to build myself a cheap computer (under $700) with the best quality possible. This is what I have so far

Antec GX700B (Case) - $79

Gigabyte GA-H87M-D3H (Motherboard) - $112

AMD FX-6300 6 Core Black Edition Processor (CPU processor) - $139

Gigabyte Radeon HD7750 2GB Overclocked (Graphics Card)- $92

Aerocool Imperator 750W 80+ Silver Power Supply (PSU)- $115

AOC e2050Swd 20-Inch Screen LED Lit (Monitor) - $100

Can you guys please comment on this if it is good? Or tell me what you think is good or change stuff. Thanks people

ProWilma · Jan 19, 2014

Motherboard and CPu not compatible, get an AsRock 970 Extreme4, well featured and affordable. Save some money on the PSU, it's too much power and Aerocool don't make the greatest PSU's. Something like a 550W from Antec, Coolermaster, Corsair or Seasonic and save yourself a few dollars. You're also gonna need some RAM, 8GB will do and any 7200RPM harddrive drive. As for everything else, if you have any money left over, try and get a GTX 650Ti or a HD 7770 or 7790.

JakeM7926 · Jan 19, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2DHd9 there is my build!!

JakeM7926 · Jan 19, 2014

oh, you need a monitor... ill revise. here is the second build... just took a gpu hit, still will run almost everything on ultra
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2DHhT

marc79 · Jan 19, 2014

^You forgot to include a motherboard.

AxlFone · Jan 19, 2014

Gigabyte X-D3H is good mobo with LGA 1150 / 11550 cpu
Cooler master is not good psu. Some CM PSU are real crap.

With AMD cpu.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($134.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $239.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-19 03:14 EST-0500)

With Intel cpu.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $335.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-19 03:16 EST-0500)

Good psu is Rosewill cappstone or maybe cheaper EVGA
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120pb0750kr
Rosewill is best reliable psu. 450w is chea now. But Id look bit bigger.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone450m
550-650w is enough. 450 can do the the job. But is is IMO bit small side.
800w lightning is awesome bigger psu.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-lightning800

No memory on build so if you need memory look G.skill good quality memory.

JakeM7926 · Jan 19, 2014

marc79 :

DERRRR!, thanks... im really tired idk why im on the forum right now tbh... http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2DHvn

pimpbot77 · Jan 19, 2014

that appears to be an AMD processor matched with an incompatible Intel motherboard, which you need to make sure the slots are the same.

I would suggest to get a slightly lower priced power supply and upgrade the graphics card to a 7770/7850 or better

JakeM7926 · Jan 19, 2014

pimpbot77 :

yeah make sure the socket is the same when picking a mobo

AxlFone · Jan 19, 2014

This works..
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($75.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($234.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Rosewill FB-04 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $670.14
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-19 03:43 EST-0500)

No monitor so it is + 100 more.

pimpbot77 · Jan 19, 2014

I like this build except for a couple things. That graphics card seems to have a (suggested) requirement for a 600w power supply. I also couldn't find that graphic card for that price on that site with the cheapest one there tonight being $269 plus s/h+ tax.

JakeM7926 · Jan 19, 2014

pimpbot77 :

that 450 gold can support that gpu easily.. factory recommendation accounts for all the shitty powersupply manufacturers... quality is more important than wattage..

AxlFone · Jan 19, 2014

Rosewill cappstone is really good quality psu. 550w gives you over 600w to 100% load. Really good noise and ripple levels. 450w is same psu just bit smaller. Quality is outstanding.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Rosewill-CAPSTONE-550M-Power-Supply-Review/1584/9
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Rosewill-CAPSTONE-550M-Power-Supply-Review/1584/11

If you look some CM psu review.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-eXtreme-Power-Plus-600-W-Power-Supply-Review/1034/9

Edit. PC part picker blocks too small psu's away when you build system.

CPU cooler is good buy CM 212 EVO or Thermalright macho are really good cpu coolers. price 30-45 They make OC possipble and more silent working pc.

Illumynization · Jan 19, 2014

Do gaming cpu's no longer need aftermarket coolers?

JakeM7926 · Jan 19, 2014

Illumynization :

Its preferable, but if your not overclocking not required..

coolcole01 · Jan 19, 2014

AxlFone :

This guy is hitting it pretty hard on the money except for one thing get yourself the asus 990fx pro 2.0
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131874
It's 990 fx chipset will at the least give you more options in the future and the most allow you to sli in the future when that card starts to feel weak while still having the newer chipset

JakeM7926 · Jan 19, 2014

thats a pretty high priced mobo, he is going for a budget build... you dont need a 140$ mobo and the one he chose has crossfire support so he is fine in that sense..

pimpbot77 · Jan 19, 2014

My suggestions are to find a name-brand power supply with a good guarantee. The main brands all have guarantees for one, two or three years. I think I have an Antec which is still under warranty. If you have a good power supply then it is time to trouble-shoot something else.

coolcole01 · Jan 19, 2014

the board is 114 after rebate really only 35 bucks but the asrock is certainly a capable board and the board has crossfire support but im pretty sure not sli

coolcole01 · Jan 19, 2014

But if we are going cheapest most capable mobo here you go
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131795
i have installed three of these in peoples computers in the last 2 months and they work great
but no crossfire in the future
but no internal usb 3.0 header

JakeM7926 · Jan 19, 2014

rebate takes months... if he has the patience to wait that long... you bring up a good point though, if he goes with that cheaper board maybe you should go with an AMD gpu(for some reason i thought axl's build had an AMD gpu... its late im tired

)....

coolcole01 · Jan 19, 2014

JakeM7926 :

its all good man even tired your still giving good advice

AxlFone · Jan 19, 2014

Rosewill psu do have 5 year warranty.
Zotac video card do have 2+3 year warranty.
http://www.zotac.com/products/graphics-cards/geforce-700-series/gtx-760/product/gtx-760/detail/geforce-gtx-760/sort/starttime/order/DESC/amount/10/section/warranty.html

JakeM7926 · Jan 19, 2014

I would say go with Axl's build but instead of his graphics card go with an AMD R9 270x.. 215 on newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161443&clickid=3XZ1IV0KlV7m0p2W5yzqJS32UkT33IyJrT1EU00&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na or go with cole's board which is more capable but kind of steep in price...

izdolan · Jan 22, 2014

This is helping me out thanks guys. Which parts of this computer do you guys think i should be putting the most amount of money into?

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