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What parts should i use to build a gaming computer for $700?

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July 6, 2014 2:54:05 PM

Im looking to build my first gaming computer, can only spend $700 and i dont need the monitor, the mouse neither the keyboard. I was looking for a AMD processor, but if you know of a intel processor that can fit in this budget im welcomed to ideas, Thank you.

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July 6, 2014 3:00:24 PM

TimerLame said:
Im looking to build my first gaming computer, can only spend $700 and i dont need the monitor, the mouse neither the keyboard. I was looking for a AMD processor, but if you know of a intel processor that can fit in this budget im welcomed to ideas, Thank you.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.94 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($86.48 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $698.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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July 6, 2014 3:02:13 PM

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XhXmFT
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XhXmFT
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XhXmFT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($91.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($268.30 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $719.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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July 6, 2014 3:10:50 PM

The GTX760 is better than the r9 280?
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a b 4 Gaming
July 6, 2014 3:13:24 PM

Hi there
I've built here a nice full AMD gaming PC that can be OC easily if you'll ever need, you can of course change any parts if you think is necessary, please have a look
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.69 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL800P1W2N (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($46.90 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $698.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

I hope you can find an OS and not buying it because it's around 90$ from your build.
Enjoy
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a b 4 Gaming
July 6, 2014 3:17:11 PM

TimerLame said:
The GTX760 is better than the r9 280?


they're both on par with each other, with each card slightly edging out the other one in different games. In fact the r9 280 edges out the gtx 760 more often. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qim-asQrT_Y
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a b 4 Gaming
July 6, 2014 3:17:56 PM

Ohh, some same builds here.. That suggests you should go with the AMD 8320 and the r9 280, the XFX PSU is a must as well, all the other parts are replaceable.
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July 6, 2014 3:20:36 PM

yeah, i will probably go with FX-8320 and r9 280, thanks!
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July 6, 2014 3:22:13 PM

FX8320 \ R9 280X :D 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($259.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $709.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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July 6, 2014 3:27:44 PM

Are we not including an OS for the build, or will that not be factored into the 700 dollar total cost?
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July 6, 2014 3:30:01 PM

No, i dont need a OS, forgot to mention that.
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July 6, 2014 3:32:00 PM

Thanks for posting on the forum , we appreciate that.
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