Need advice on computer builds

darigon778 · Mar 24, 2014

I'm recently new to building my own computer (this will be my first). My budget is $500-$700 (after rebate), will be mainly used for games like modded Minecraft, Skyrim, LoL, and other games of the like i may get in the future. May try livestreaming at one point (willing to upgrade at a later point)
Limitations/ Must haves: Air-cooled only, 8 Gb of RAM atleast, must be able to run 2 monitors
Thanks

FirstTimeBuilders · Mar 24, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3fUpU I usually say to stay away from the CX series PSU but you may have to use it.

MaXimus421 · Mar 24, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3fUuq

tiny voices · Mar 24, 2014

MaXimus421 :

For the money, you can do alot better. Drop the SSD for sure and get a better GPU.

FirstTimeBuilders · Mar 24, 2014

MaXimus421 :

You shouldn't put an SSD on 700 dollar build, and i didn't know if he needed windows or not, so i throw it anyways.

FirstTimeBuilders · Mar 24, 2014

tiny voices :

Agreed, get the 270, draigon778

darigon778 · Mar 24, 2014

Im going to count the OS seperately if that changes anything

tiny voices · Mar 24, 2014

Don't waste time the the Corsair CX units. They aren't even average quality. Get that XFX550 for sure.

MaXimus421 · Mar 24, 2014

tiny voices :

What sense does dropping the SSD make? It can only help performance. And a 265 will run dual monitors find and run the types of games he plays at max settings. I suppose stepping it up a notch to the 270 wouldn't hurt, however.

Seems silly not to include an SSD considering the types of things he uses his PC for. Gaming.. streaming.. ect.

FirstTimeBuilders · Mar 24, 2014

Yeah i also recommend windows 8.1 or 8 and yeah i agree with tiny voices, CX series sucks. poor quality. saying windows 8 is separate doesn't change anything for me. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3fUUg

tiny voices · Mar 24, 2014

No modded skryim can MAX a gtx770 or 280x. There are many intense mods out there.

An SSD does NOTHING for game performance. On a budget minded build, it is a waste of money. It also does NOTHING for streaming.

MaXimus421 · Mar 24, 2014

FirstTimeBuilders :

I keep saying that. But nearly every single person that comes here to build a rig includes a CX series PSU in their list.

It's quite frustrating lol.

tiny voices · Mar 24, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($235.66 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $687.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-24 22:02 EDT-0400)

This is what you want, OP. With no OS included, this is your answer.

FirstTimeBuilders · Mar 24, 2014

MaXimus421 :

tiny voices :

What sense does dropping the SSD make? It can only help performance. And a 265 will run dual monitors find and run the types of games he plays at max settings. I suppose stepping it up a notch to the 270 wouldn't hurt, however.

Seems silly not to include an SSD considering the types of things he uses his PC for. Gaming.. streaming.. ect.

You use SSD for 1000 dollar builds and above not under.

MaXimus421 · Mar 24, 2014

tiny voices :

FirstTimeBuilders :

That's the most ridiculous thing I ever heard. But okay.

FirstTimeBuilders · Mar 24, 2014

MaXimus421 :

FirstTimeBuilders :

I keep saying that. But nearly every single person that comes here to build a rig includes a CX series PSU in their list.

It's quite frustrating lol.

yeah haha yet so many people end up getting it anyways, 3 mouths later. new thread "new PSU my CX is dead"

tiny voices · Mar 24, 2014

MaXimus421 :

tiny voices :

FirstTimeBuilders :

That's the most ridiculous thing I ever heard. But okay.

No, this is actually a pretty general rule of thumb. An SSD is completely not needed at all for a gaming build. The money can be WAY better spent elsewhere.

darigon778 · Mar 24, 2014

tiny voices :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($235.66 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $687.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-24 22:02 EDT-0400)

This is what you want, OP. With no OS included, this is your answer.

Will I be able to upgrade if i choose to without starting ground up again (sorry about all the noob questions but im new to this)

tiny voices · Mar 24, 2014

Yes, you can add a better GPU later on and upgrade the CPU to an fx8320 or fx8350.

FirstTimeBuilders · Mar 24, 2014

darigon778 :

tiny voices :

Will I be able to upgrade if i choose to without starting ground up again (sorry about all the noob questions but im new to this)

yes, you could SLI the GTX 760 and get better FPS or just get like an 870 or something when they release the 800 series.

tiny voices · Mar 24, 2014

No, you cannot SLI 760s on that motherboard. You would need a 990 chipset board for that.

darigon778 · Mar 24, 2014

Thanks everyone

, and would i be able to overclock it or would that be a waste of time?

tiny voices · Mar 24, 2014

You can overclock that CPU. It is only a mid range CPU so with a decent overclock you might be able to get a small performance increase. Do not expect anything big though. Overclocking is mostly a hobby.

Karadjgne · Mar 24, 2014

+1 tiny voices!

darigon778 · Mar 24, 2014

Okay and should i worry about either of these?
--Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard has an onboard USB 3.0 header, but the NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case does not have front panel USB 3.0 ports.
--In order to fit, the PNY GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card may require removing drive bays from the NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case. The case only supports video cards up to 230mm in length without removing drive bays, while the video card is 241mm long.

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