600$ gaming pc

rudebwoy · Jul 7, 2014

looking for a close to modern build.. something that will run any game smoothly, preferably intel based cpu and a decent gpu, and i already have a cd drive .... tower only... willing to go a LITTLE over budget... thanks

xTempered · Jul 7, 2014

This should suit you needs. You didnt mention a OS so I assume you didnt need one. If you do then you'll be limited graphically but just tell me and i'll update the build

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6wj4YJ

pierrerock · Jul 7, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ngp923 536.78$

This will run any game in 1080P. price doesn't include Windows. If you do not need need a new Windows, then you can use spare room for a better GPU or a better Motherboard which will allow you to upgrade your system with an unlocked I5 or I7 for overclocking. Or you can keep this money !

Scremin34Egl · Jul 7, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.88 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($147.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $596.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

rudebwoy · Jul 7, 2014

xTempered :

is that intel cpu better than the amd fx 6350?.... and what about a cpu fan.. and no i already have windows 7 ultimate 64bit

Vic 40 · Jul 7, 2014

Already a lot of options,but stil mine too,

PCPartPicker part list

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H230 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $599.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Those cpu's will about perform equal,the gpu is the more limiting factor.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/core-i3-4340-4330-4130_5.html#sect0

Leonell12 · Jul 7, 2014

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: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Grey ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $723.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

you can choose the r9 280 if you don't want PhysX from the NVidia card, as the r9 280 is cheaper and faster

pierrerock · Jul 7, 2014

rudebwoy :

if not overclocked ? intel is better but since this FX CPU has 6 core, future game will probably make this CPU a better choice in long term since API like Mantle will force every other API (D3D and Open GL) to take more seriously cpu with more than 4 logical cores.

If you don't overclock, stock CPU fan should do the job

Also, if you go for a R9 280, get something a little bigger than a 500W PSU

xTempered · Jul 7, 2014

rudebwoy :

With a $600 budget you wont get a motherboard that'll OC well if it OCs at all. So a CPU cooler is not needed you can use the Stock cooler. And the CPUs are very close in performance.

xTempered · Jul 7, 2014

pierrerock :

Theres nothing wrong with going with a 500w PSU with a 280 so long as its not a shitty PSU like Corsair CX series. Especially since this is a super tight budget build the mobo that he ends up going with will probably not be able to OC well so the build will run at stock speeds which would take around ~370w. The cards have high "minimum wattage" recommendation because they take into account the possibility of using shitty PSUs

Vic 40 · Jul 7, 2014

pierrerock :

You also need to take the power usage of the cpu in question into account,an i3 will use less power than a fx 6350.

pierrerock · Jul 7, 2014

Vic 40 :

Yup and by little bigger I meant something of wuality like XFX 550W

xTempered · Jul 7, 2014

pierrerock :

Thats the PSU i put in my build to begin with. I dont understand why people dont use it when making builds its one of the best PSUs at that wattage and price

Vic 40 · Jul 7, 2014

xTempered :

Maybe just because of that price,you want to get the best out of a budget,and maybe that it's not officially haswell compatible.The evga i chose also not if i'm not mistaken,but haven't seen a lot of complaints about it.

Well got that wrong,the evga is,got this from their site,

Ready for 4th Generation Intel Core Processors (C6/C7 Idle Mode)

Scremin34Egl · Jul 7, 2014

The evga 500b uses much cheaper Chinese caps (Capxon and Teapo) while the 600b uses mostly all Teapo caps which is a bit of a step up from Capxons but still low quality when compared to the XFX which uses all Japanese Capactiors

I would personally spend a bit more for the xfx or if money is really tight I would go with the evga 600b which is a bit better than the 500b

Vic 40 · Jul 7, 2014

Scremin34Egl :

With just a $5 difference why not ...
The xfx is already another $15 extra.

rudebwoy · Jul 7, 2014

xTempered :

is that graphics card better than the r9 280

pierrerock · Jul 7, 2014

rudebwoy :

Nop

Vic 40 · Jul 7, 2014

They're about equal afaik.It depends on the game played from what i've read.

rudebwoy · Jul 7, 2014

ok i decided to go with an intel i5 4670k 3.4ghz cpu and the r9 280 everything else can be a cheaper for now... 500gb hdd and no cd drive

Scremin34Egl · Jul 7, 2014

rudebwoy :

Can you list your selection here (use partpicker) ?

Vic 40 · Jul 7, 2014

rudebwoy :

Why that one? Considering your budget is a way to expensive.You'll need a Z87/Z97 motherboard too which wiill mean more to spend.

rudebwoy · Jul 7, 2014

Vic 40 :

this is what i have so far http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pbD4YJ

Vic 40 · Jul 7, 2014

And your budget was ...?
You still need a good motherboard,a psu and what else.

rudebwoy · Jul 7, 2014

Vic 40 :

i found an 500gb hdd that i can use.. so i wont be buying one... so i just need everything else and as i said, i am willing to go over budget

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