First PC build, need help!

Slee1324 · Mar 10, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/slee1324/saved/40zl

This is my first build. I am looking for a good gaming computer. I wont need it for anything more intense than diablo 3 and WoW and starcraft 2. I want a quiet efficient performance machine. I am trying to build a pc under 650$
If any one has any comments on my build or any suggests or criticism please let me know. i am not a genius when it comes to this so help is much appreciated!
At this time i do not know how to overclock so i am not too interested in that. maybe in the future but who knows.
if you need to know anything else please let me know!

Thanks in advance for your help!

napster100 · Mar 10, 2014

Seems reasonable to me, though I'm an Intel fan boy

Slee1324 · Mar 10, 2014

If you had a budget like mine and wanted to build a gaming pc for yourself using an Intel chip what would the build look like?
I am trying to get as many different ideas as i can to see all my best options from different viewpoints so that when i do purchase all the components for my first build i will not be disappointed.

logainofhades · Mar 10, 2014

PSU is junk, should have 2x4gb for memory for dual channel, motherboard isn't very good either, if you intend to overclock much. You can get a 1tb drive for not much more than that 750gb also. I will try and come up with an AMD and Intel solution for you.

logainofhades · Mar 10, 2014

I didn't get everything I wanted, and under your budget, so I compromised on the motherboard. The one I chose should still be better than that MSI one.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($241.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $636.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-10 11:52 EDT-0400)

logainofhades · Mar 10, 2014

Intel build. I could have went cheaper on the motherboard, but I was trying to avoid limiting you to two ram slots.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Biostar Hi-Fi B85S3+ Ver. 6.x Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($241.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $646.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-10 11:57 EDT-0400)

IIIMORGANIII · Mar 10, 2014

AMD seems to be working for me, just do some research on what route you want to take.

logainofhades · Mar 10, 2014

Only problem with AMD here is the games involved. Starcraft II is notorious for hating AMD. Blizzard games in general are not very AMD friendly, Starcraft II is the worst offender of the bunch though.

IIIMORGANIII · Mar 10, 2014

logainofhades :

Well then in your case i would go with intel

Slee1324 · Mar 19, 2014

Thanks to everyone for your input!
I plan to post back by the end of the week with my semi-final selection for my build and give you all one last look to critique me so be on the lookout if you dont mind!

logainofhades · Mar 19, 2014

I still get updates to this thread, so I will be sure to give my opinion. There are some changes I would probably even make to my earlier builds. Prices change quite often.

Slee1324 · Mar 19, 2014

logainofhades :

Yes and i am waiting until after my Payday so i can get everything all at once hopefully. I noticed the prices change pretty regularly.

Slee1324 · Mar 20, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3d2Ux
ok this what i've come up with for what i think would be best for me.
Let me know what you think and what not

Looking to purchase the parts this week!

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3d2Ux) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3d2Ux/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3d2Ux/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54440) | $179.99 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [Biostar Hi-Fi B85S3+ Ver. 6.x Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/biostar-motherboard-hifib85s3ver6x) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | $69.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $59.24 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx660dc2o2gd5) | $179.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Case** | [Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-case-one) | $34.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600) | $37.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe) | $14.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $637.16
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-20 01:18 EDT-0400 |

logainofhades · Mar 20, 2014

Made some changes and left mail in rebates off.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($194.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.67 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $669.60
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-20 08:21 EDT-0400)

Slee1324 · Mar 20, 2014

logainofhades :

Made some changes and left mail in rebates off.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($194.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.67 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $669.60
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-20 08:21 EDT-0400)

No particular changes to the parts other than for the rebates?

logainofhades · Mar 20, 2014

I changed motherboard, ram, gpu, hdd, and power supply. Performance will not be any different, I just went for some better components, and some a bit less expensive.

Slee1324 · Mar 20, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3droi
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3droi/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3droi/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar Hi-Fi B85S3+ Ver. 6.x Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($179.97 @ OutletPC)
Case: Antec Three Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $643.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-20 20:06 EDT-0400)

This is what i ended up going with. I dont think ill be displeased in any way

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