complete gaming computer build for under 400

Noe Gonzalez · Jul 15, 2014

Am looking for an ok computer that i can build that can run minecraft and record at the same time.
no os needed nor a monitor, mouse and keyboard needed, also not sure if the cooling fan should be included

Gorgonzer · Jul 15, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3yTpzy
With your needs this will do everything you ask of it. If you try getting into more demanding games it may give you trouble.

PandaBear270 · Jul 15, 2014

There is a challenge to build a gaming computer with only 400$. You might want to wait a little and save 100-150$ more, or you will have a bad experience, being forced to run the games at very low settings.

Noe Gonzalez · Jul 15, 2014

Gorgonzer :

thanks but what about the comp ability note it says that the case has 3.0 usb ports but mother board doesn't have usb headers, won't that'll be a problem?

PandaBear270 · Jul 15, 2014

It means that you will not be able to use the front panel USB3 connectors in the case. You can fix that by selecting a motherboard with USB3, or a case without USB3.

Wizard Bear · Jul 15, 2014

To add on to what the others are saying, if you can come across an extra $100 after purchasing a build like/similar to this, you'll want to get a graphics card.

PandaBear270 · Jul 15, 2014

Get a Athlon X4 740, is much more cheap than the APU , and runs at 65 TDP. With the difference and a bit more, you can get a dedicated GPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 740 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($74.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-S1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($34.69 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba Product Series: DT01ACA 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $360.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Noe Gonzalez · Jul 16, 2014

well i guess i'll save 100 more,but i mean a computer that can run minecraft at 60+ fps while using shaders and recording,and is this bare bone any good?http://www.portatech.com/products/product.cshtml?id=70310&o=85696

Gorgonzer · Jul 16, 2014

Noe Gonzalez :

The case has a USB 3.0 port. The MB does not have a 3.0 header. At your budget, having operable 3.0 is a luxury. Most usb plugins dont even take advantage of the additional speed of 3.0. The system as a whole has 5 2.0 ports. More than enough.

Gorgonzer · Jul 16, 2014

Noe Gonzalez :

Even the cheapest parts on this site to play and record at 60fps will be over your budget.

Noe Gonzalez · Jul 16, 2014

Gorgonzer :

so its not good at all

PandaBear270 · Jul 16, 2014

That barebone haves a FX processor. Only a Intel fanboy would tell you that a FX is a bad processor. You can play and record with it as it haves multiple cores.

Gorgonzer · Jul 16, 2014

PandaBear270 :

I love AMD but a working system from that site will be over his budget. Not saying the processor would not perform.

PandaBear270 · Jul 16, 2014

Don't worry, Gorgonzer, i wasn't referring to you.

OP: What is the problem with the building I gave to you a few posts before? Is the best you will get with that small budget and will still be capable of some recording.

Noe Gonzalez · Jul 16, 2014

PandaBear270 :

nothing much is wrong about it but it doesn't have a cpu cooler and am a bit nervous it doesn't because my laptop burnt out cause i used it too much but am not going to use the desktop that much as i did with my laptop, and uh where's the case?

PandaBear270 · Jul 16, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($118.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($67.70 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($75.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $496.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Ehmm if you are not going to overclock, the stock cooler is more than enough.

Noe Gonzalez · Jul 16, 2014

PandaBear270 :

well it was my first laptop and it was an elite book 6930p and i used it for gaming -.-

Noe Gonzalez · Jul 16, 2014

Gorgonzer :

more demanding games like what? i would it be a problem if i played TF2 or Terraria on high? and will it play mine craft while recording at atleast 40+ fps?

PandaBear270 · Jul 16, 2014

Noe Gonzalez :

Yes that APU will be able to play these games and I would bet recording too.

Noe Gonzalez · Jul 16, 2014

PandaBear270 :

me and my brother had reviewed the first build and this is came out of it http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DW62WZ anything wrong with it or anything should be improved?

PandaBear270 · Jul 16, 2014

Lol the iGPU of that A10 is more powerful than that GT card. You would better invest on 1866 RAM for it.

Wizard Bear · Jul 16, 2014

PandaBear270 :

And perhaps a CPU cooler.

Gorgonzer · Jul 16, 2014

Yea the 8g ram will be much better. Can add a dedicated gpu later on down the road.

Noe Gonzalez · Jul 16, 2014

Gorgonzer :

what other cpu can i use?

PandaBear270 · Jul 16, 2014

What about FX 4300/4350?

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