Best Matx gaming setup under $500

mario_0606 · May 13, 2014

I need help to figure out the best micro atx setup for gaming. I want the fractal desighn core 1000 case with the r7 265 gpu but I dont know what cpu or mobo to use. I wana play games like titan fall bf4 skyrim with lots of mods on high or ultra on 1080p

Eduello · May 13, 2014

Sorry, that's not possible. You'll need to spend $200 on the GPU alone (R9 270X) to play BF4 on high settings with good framerates @ 1080p.

Onus · May 13, 2014

I think your sights might be set a little high, but "High" settings may be possible on that budget. You're not wasting a lot of money on a case, so that's good. I haven't seen reviews for Titanfall yet, but I believe the other two benefit from a strong CPU.
Do you have Windows, keyboard, mouse, and speakers? Monitor? What is its resolution? These could make a big difference.

CTurbo · May 13, 2014

This is the best you can do for under $500 with a 265 and FD 1000 case. If you needed windows and/or monitor too you can forget it.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Jll0
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Jll0/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Jll0/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $492.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-13 15:31 EDT-0400)

HiTechObsessed · May 13, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($32.48 @ Newegg)
Total: $488.13
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-13 15:44 EDT-0400)

Right now the MSI 265 on Newegg has a 10% off code and free Silver Games Bundle too.

mario_0606 · May 13, 2014

This would be for the tower only. Not including mouse keyboard monitor or os. It can be a bit over 500 but not over 600

mario_0606 · May 13, 2014

Id prefer to go with amd. Also will the matx mobos be good for gaming?

mario_0606 · May 13, 2014

also the prices between the r7 265 and the r9 270 are just a few dollars apart, will there be a significant performance increase with the 270?

CTurbo · May 14, 2014

AMD does not make any good microATX motherboards in the AM3+ platform. If you insist on going with AMD, this is your best bet.

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

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.73 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($180.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $495.12
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-14 14:44 EDT-0400)

Onus · May 15, 2014

CTurbo, switch that to a 2x RAM kit for dual channel mode, and you might have something a little better than even you were anticipating. Over in the "Best Gaming CPUs" thread, Damric has been presenting some pretty compelling evidence that a properly overclocked (INCLUDES chipset!) Athlon does not suffer in gaming from the lack of L3.

CTurbo · May 15, 2014

I went with 1x4GB now for easy upgrading later. Plus, outside of benchmarks, dual channel would make little difference here.

damric · May 15, 2014

It looks like a bad week for prices. If you are patient, you can usually get an HD 7850/R7 265 for about $100 with rebate.

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