Budget Gaming Computer

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
S

SealTeamDog

Reputable
Apr 15, 2014
2
0
4,510
Hello, I'm new to building gaming computers. So for my first one (it's a budget gaming computer) I want to know what parts I should get. I'm looking at $350-$500 price range that should run DayZ medium or low settings. Any suggestions would be great.
 
Sort by date Sort by votes
3Dns

3Dns

Distinguished
Aug 31, 2013
747
0
19,510
Without OS

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.19 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($62.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($150.38 @ Newegg)
Case: Xion XON-560 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $488.48
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-15 21:41 EDT-0400)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
James Mason

James Mason

Titan
Jan 2, 2014
13,553
7
74,965
This is pretty entry level, but it should be able to play day-z on low settings at least. I cut back on the parts a bit... incase you need to buy an OS...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.19 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Gelid Solutions CC-Siberian-01 51.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI A88XM-E45 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card ($105.38 @ Newegg)
Case: Xigmatek Recon ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 400W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $447.49
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-15 21:51 EDT-0400)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Remixex

Remixex

Reputable
Mar 18, 2014
808
0
5,360

Don't gimme that, that CPU is not 50% cheaper than an FX 6300, but it is 50% weaker http://www.game-debate.com/cpu/index.php?pid=1148&pid2=1146&compare=athlon-ii-x4-750k-vs-fx-6300
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/AMD-FX-6300-vs-AMD-Athlon-X4-750k
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
James Mason

James Mason

Titan
Jan 2, 2014
13,553
7
74,965


Uhh, your evidence only shows it being like 10-20% better...
Game debate even says both CPUs can run DayZ standalone on high settings...
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Remixex

Remixex

Reputable
Mar 18, 2014
808
0
5,360

Let's talk honest here, considering the price difference, is it worth it to get an outdated socket and CPU for 30 dollars less? if you ask me no, but i am new around here so...yeah
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
James Mason

James Mason

Titan
Jan 2, 2014
13,553
7
74,965


If i was willing to break his budget, I'd go with an i3-4130 over the 6300, as an i3 socket would let him upgrade to an i7 down the line.
Like this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Gelid Solutions CC-Siberian-01 51.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Xigmatek Recon ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $512.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-15 22:15 EDT-0400)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom