6-700$ budget gaming build

Razzaa · Mar 17, 2014

I am wanting to build a decent gaming PC for this price. This will be my first build. I live in Canada and close to a NCIX store. I dont need an optical drive or OS. I would also like to be able to upgrade it in the future. I am looking at the following list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($102.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($90.50 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ NCIX)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Platinum 550W 80+ Platinum Certified ATX Power Supply ($114.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.84 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $739.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-17 12:46 EDT-0400)

I would like to go a little cheaper if possible. I want a decent all around gaming experience. Thanks in advance for the help!!

AshyCFC · Mar 17, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($102.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ NCIX)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.84 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $689.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-17 13:16 EDT-0400)

Cheaper and superior.

Slightly better GPU as well in most games.

This RAM is just as good as the vengeance and less.

XFX 550W PSU, perfectly good quality and 1/2 of yoiur current PSU's price.

Bronze/Platinum doesn't mean much at lower Wattage really.

1TB Drive for less than a 500gb...

Includes CPU cooler so you can OC.

Ahmadjon · Mar 17, 2014

This is the way better and cheaper!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($102.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($85.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ NCIX)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ NCIX)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.84 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $695.52
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-17 13:05 EDT-0400)

fatboyslimerr · Mar 17, 2014

+1 for GTX 750 Ti

Razzaa · Mar 17, 2014

■ I have a Seagate 320gb 7200 hdd. will that be enough storage? ir am I better off spending the money to upgrade?

Ahmadjon · Mar 17, 2014

Razzaa :

Depends on you for some people 320 is enough and for some people 2~3TB is not enough, but you can get 1TB drive for 60$

AshyCFC · Mar 17, 2014

If 320GB is enough for you.

You can spend the saved money upgrading the build.

AshyCFC · Mar 17, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($166.98 @ Newegg Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($102.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ NCIX)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.84 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $706.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-17 15:51 EDT-0400)

If you don't get a HDD.

Razzaa · Mar 17, 2014

Is CPU cooling a must?

James Mason · Mar 17, 2014

Razzaa :

Well, stock coolers are usually kind of loud and don't work very good.
If you're able to handle the sound and aren't going to overclock (and you don't use your computer in a hot (80degrees farenheit) room) you should be able to get by without it.

But expect your computer to sound like a weak vacuum cleaner when you play games. Having a headset will negate that alot though.

AshyCFC · Mar 18, 2014

I wouldn't advise using the stock cooler for this CPU its loud and fairly ineffective. Also why buy an overclocking motherboard to run at stock?

If you arent overclocking your fx-6300 then an i3 4130 is better

Ahmadjon · Mar 18, 2014

AshyCFC :

He can add 212 EVO without a problem!

Razzaa · Mar 18, 2014

This is what im going with

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($102.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($85.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ NCIX)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.84 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $667.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-18 13:35 EDT-0400)

i just ordered the case, power supply and Mobo. I will order the rest next week. What do you guys think?

Ahmadjon · Mar 18, 2014

Good build!

Razzaa · Mar 18, 2014

The only thing i am second guessing is getting a HD. I have the 320gb 7200 and a 1tb external. That should be enough........shouldn't it?

Ahmadjon · Mar 18, 2014

Razzaa :

320GB should be enough if you aren't collector of HD movies

James Mason · Mar 18, 2014

Ahmadjon :

And if you uninstall games you dont play anymore. And delete any zipped archives and stuff.

Razzaa · Mar 18, 2014

what do you guys suggest for a decent cheap monitor?

James Mason · Mar 18, 2014

Razzaa :

A budget would help, $170-190 will get a very solid monitor, but they CAN be cheaper, at some quality costs.
Also what is your monitor size minimums, like I can't deal with monitors under 24"

Razzaa · Mar 18, 2014

wondering if i should spend a little extra and get

Club 3D Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card
AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor

instead of the gtx 660 and fx 6300

AshyCFC · Mar 18, 2014

If you can afford it, go for it! ^^

They are good improvements over the gtx 660 and 6300.

Razzaa · Mar 18, 2014

AshyCFC :

doesnt the 6300 oc better?

AshyCFC · Mar 18, 2014

What?

The 8320 is a faster CPU than the fx-6300 and can OC too.

Razzaa · Mar 18, 2014

I am second guessing my CPU and GPU choice. I have everything but CPU, GPU and memory. If i get the 6300 with the gtx 660 i don't want to spend more money in 6 months to a year to upgrade. I have about a 400$ budget for those 3 things. What do you guys recommend i do? Stay with those or go with something a little better? Thanks for all the help so far.

AshyCFC · Mar 19, 2014

Just so you know, the 660 is slower than the 270.

I'd take FX-6300+270 2GB for CPU/GPU
8GB 1600mhz RAM as suggested earlier is fine.

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