Best 400$ gaming PC

B0rkehh · Feb 28, 2014

Best gaming pc for 400$ that can run minecraft at more than 70 fps on normal settings??

If not that, link me the best gaming pc I can get for 400$ (INCLUDING OS)

toddybody · Feb 28, 2014

Windows 7/8 is gonna cost you 100.00 off the bat. Leaving 300.00 for:
CPU
Motherboard
GPU
RAM
HDD
ODD
PSU
(Monitor?)
(Keyboard?)

In all seriousness, I would buy a PS4 at that price point...that coming from a dedicated PC gamer.

B0rkehh · Feb 28, 2014

If there's a way to transfer my os from one computer to another.. I can do that

barto · Feb 28, 2014

B0rkehh :

Maybe. If the OS is an OEM (came with the computer), typically that OS will only work with that PC (motherboard). You can try and call Microsoft and see if they can release it so you can install it on another computer.

If the OS is a Retail version (stated as retail, typically bought separate) you can get Microsoft to release and provide a new key for the new motherboard. Some retail discs can be installed on multiple computers.

B0rkehh · Feb 28, 2014

Well I have more than 400$ for a PC it's just that everytime somebody links me to a pcpartclicker build the price is usually 50$+ than the site says.

barto · Feb 28, 2014

B0rkehh :

What country do you live in? US?

dextermat · Feb 28, 2014

Hi,

CPU FX-6300 www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286 @ 119.99
ASRock 990FX Extreme3 AM3+ AMD 990FX http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157281 @ 109.99 ==> you can oveclock
Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB 1600 cas 9 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104262 @ 69.99
1 tb western digital black http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2W019M6559 @ 88.99
asus dvd burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204 @ 19.99
MSI N650TI-1GD5/V1 GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127725 @ 129.99

This total @ 538.94 without a box and power supply and OS. And this is minimal to play modern gaming.

If you want a gaming computer you'll need around 600$

filippi · Feb 28, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($95.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($89.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($21.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $502.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-28 12:04 EST-0500)

B0rkehh · Feb 28, 2014

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

CPU: AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor ($104.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($53.55 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $435.71
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-10 12:13 EST-0500)

This is what I want. It's just that the price for shipping, taxes, etc. is added up to more than 500$ when I have 460$ to spend

toddybody · Feb 28, 2014

B0rkehh :

Hey Friend,
Do you HAVE to have something new right now? I would really consider waiting, and saving up for
a better system. If your budget goes to 600-700, alot of great options open up to you. Ive always felt that spending on a low end system may not be the best investment in the long term...400.00 is ALOT of money to spend on something youll want to upgrade a year/2 years from now. Especially when the components you picked dont have an upgrade path (i.e., low wattage PSU, limited Mobo options). Like I said, a PS4 is (IMO) the best value option for great, consistent gaming right now. Good luck on your choice!

B0rkehh · Feb 28, 2014

The thing is, I'm 14 years old. No way to make money really besides waiting until next Christmas. I've been saving up 400$ for over a year and I'm ready to spend it on a PC. If I ever get more money I'll just upgrade what I need to upgrade. But for now can you just please help me find a way on how to get a similar PC of the one I just posted (maybe a downgrade for a new PC case or a cheaper OS) that'd be great.

I'm tired of gaming on a PC that has less than 1 gig of ram and runs the games I want to run at 80 fps at 40-50 fps (mc)

DeathFlows · Feb 28, 2014

i biught my hp pavilion slimline for 400 about 2 years ago and it runs mc at over 80 fps on high idk if my gtx 660 ti has anything to do with it though

toddybody · Feb 28, 2014

Go ahead and ditch Windows for Linux...IIRC, there is a MC version available. That should save you 80-90 on the build you listed above...keeping you in budget

PS: Dont get obsessed with the 80fps mark (even if you have a 120hz monitor). 60fps is fantastic for any modern title...and youll have to compromise high frames due to your budget build.

B0rkehh · Feb 28, 2014

So are you saying it's impossible to get a PC at 400$ - 450$ including os that can run minecraft at 80 fps?

I'm looking to buy something now:/

B0rkehh · Feb 28, 2014

And I don't even want this on high settings at all. But if it goes below a 70 fps mark on tiny settings then I don't want it, (I say 70 fps because I'm going to be recording videos)

Memhorder · Feb 28, 2014

B0rkehh · Feb 28, 2014

I'm not looking to buy any console.

barto · Feb 28, 2014

I just want to put the 80 FPS in Minecraft to bed. Forget it. There's no difference between 40 and 80 FPS in Minecraft. It's not a game that you need to worry about FPS. Minecraft is a CPU based game. An APU will work fine for Minecraft. Keep the 8Gb of RAM. You'll need that.

B0rkehh · Feb 28, 2014

Yes there is a difference to me of course. If there were no difference I would keep my current pc that can run minecraft at 40 fps+

maurelie · Feb 28, 2014

B0rkehh :

Hi,
I believe this will get you 80fps on minecraft for $450 including OS

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($90.38 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($21.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $455.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-28 12:36 EST-0500)

thdarkshadow · Feb 28, 2014

Yeah a console is your best bet. To make a PC that even ties a Xbox one you need to spend 500 before an os. Now once you hit about 600-700 you can get a system that is a lot better but if ur budget is less than an Xbox one you have no hope of getting a gaming PC. Sorry but that's just the way it is

B0rkehh · Feb 28, 2014

Maurelie would that be on normal settings? High settings? Tiny settings?

ahmedkhalifa1999 · Feb 28, 2014

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2044333/gaming-builds-budgets-2014-300-400-500-600-700.html
you might consider looking at the $400 build here it will be very good (as good as a console)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-2120 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($113.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H61M-P20 (G3) Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($34.45 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.75 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 1GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill RANGER-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $431.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-28 12:42 EST-0500)
and here is an another build too

maurelie · Feb 28, 2014

I found benchmarks on net and here are the results with better processor but weaker Graphics card and 4GB less RAM on resolution 1920x1080 at high setting

Windows 7 32-bit
CPU: Amd FX-6300 3.5GHz
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7750
Ram: 4GB DDR3 HDD
Resolution: 1920×1080
FPS Full Screen: 180-250

So you should get similar performance

B0rkehh · Feb 28, 2014

Maurelie that is perfect for me and I would greatly appreciate if you can link me the parts on pcpartclicker

if it's more than 470 including mail in rebates then I can't buy it :/

@ahmed how much will that PC run fps wise????

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