After a few months of learning and researching, I decided to make a PC that would cost just under 1k, while fitting in a monitor and OS (this will be my first ever pc). I am more of a console gamer, but I'd like to enjoy myself whenever I plan on using this PC, whether it's LoL, indie games, or just general uni work. I don't expect to play games on ultra high settings, but having 60ps/1080p and playing on medium settings is fine for me. I also am considering streaming so I am hoping this PC can handle that as well.
As for the parts themselves, I don't consider myself an expert in PCs so there's not much justification I can add in detail. As much as I would of liked to have the R9 270, I really didn't want to go over $1000. Towards the end of the year I might buy a second video card since Crossfire is an option.
Any feedback is much appreciated, I'm pretty proud with how much I've learnt in these few months with this PC build and computer technology in general
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($133.00)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($125.00)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($97.00)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.00)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($155.00)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($25.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($107.00)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($178.00)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN3800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($36.00)
Other: Thermaltake Versa H22 Mid Tower USB 3.0 with 500W PSU ($78.00)
Total: $997.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
As for the parts themselves, I don't consider myself an expert in PCs so there's not much justification I can add in detail. As much as I would of liked to have the R9 270, I really didn't want to go over $1000. Towards the end of the year I might buy a second video card since Crossfire is an option.
Any feedback is much appreciated, I'm pretty proud with how much I've learnt in these few months with this PC build and computer technology in general
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($133.00)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($125.00)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($97.00)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.00)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($155.00)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($25.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($107.00)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($178.00)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN3800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($36.00)
Other: Thermaltake Versa H22 Mid Tower USB 3.0 with 500W PSU ($78.00)
Total: $997.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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