Good computer build?

shadows1234 · Jul 24, 2014

im trying to build a pc good enough for mid graphics gaming pc budget is $400 is this a good one?

Corsair Builder Series CX 500 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Series-Watt-CX500/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1406191986&sr=8-7&keywords=power+supply

Rosewill Dual Fans MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case with USB 2.0 Cases RANGER-M Black
http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-MicroATX-Tower-Computer-RANGER-M/dp/B006BCK7RM/ref=pd_ybh_4

Intel Pentium G3240 LGA 1150 http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Pentium-G3240-LGA-1150/dp/B00J2LIECO/ref=pd_ybh_6

EVGA GeForce GT 630 http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-02G-P3-2639-KR-GeForce-2048MB-Graphics/dp/B008Y8PON8/ref=pd_ybh_8

Corsair Vengeance Blue 4GB http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9B/dp/B004RFGALC/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1406192619&sr=1-4&keywords=4+gb+ram

Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB SATA III 7200 RPM http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Caviar-Cache-Desktop/dp/B00461G3MS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406192932&sr=8-1&keywords=500+gb+hardrive

LG Electronics Optical DVD Drive http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Optical-Drive-GH24NSB0B/dp/B00EUAFAF6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406192994&sr=8-2&keywords=dvd+drive

total is about $350 is this good enough to play games like cod mw2, cod waw, and killing floor

herrwizo · Jul 24, 2014

First, I can't see the motherboard in your build... second, I will give it a try to create a better build, this one lacks many things.

shadows1234 · Jul 24, 2014

i thought i added motherboard to the list guess i forget it was this one http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Intel-D-SUM-USB3-0-GA-H81M-HD2/dp/B00I6DLK3O/ref=pd_ybh_10

herrwizo · Jul 24, 2014

I know that this is somewhat over your budget, but the build is much more rounded-up and will last longer, and you will even be able to play high settings in some games. If this is too much for you, get this graphics card instead, which is $40 cheaper :

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/powercolor-video-card-axr7250x1gbd5he

The build is the following, and this CPU can be highly overclocked, to well-above 4 GHz. If you don't need overclocking, you can also exclude the cooler and spare $30, but it would really be a shame.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.38 @ Mwave)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 1GB Video Card ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($57.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $529.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-24 05:31 EDT-0400

LucoTF · Jul 24, 2014

This one is in budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A55M-VG3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($45.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 1GB Core Edition Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $383.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-24 05:36 EDT-0400

But if you can go a little over, get this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 1GB Core Edition Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $421.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-24 05:37 EDT-0400

shadows1234 · Jul 24, 2014

thanks for the help but not gonna over clock because i am a noob on computer stuff and dont want to mess something up and also i am only using amazon for parts because i get free shipping your help is appreciated

LucoTF · Jul 24, 2014

shadows1234 :

Graphics cards are overpriced on amazon. Even with shipping included you're better off going to newegg

LucoTF · Jul 24, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.74 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A55M-VG3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($48.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.06 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 1GB Core Edition Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($19.29 @ Amazon)
Total: $411.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-24 06:06 EDT-0400

Motherboard & GPU from newegg, everything else from Amazon.

Again, the G3258 is overall a better build (and with the Z97 motherboard I selected to go with it, you can overclock in BIOS using automatic software at the push of a button, it's easy). But if you can't stretch to the pentium then this will meet your needs.

herrwizo · Jul 24, 2014

shadows1234 · Jul 24, 2014

fine i will go with newegg gawd man

LucoTF · Jul 24, 2014

shadows1234 :

Lol, it's your money dude

shadows1234 · Jul 24, 2014

MSI R7 250 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127763 79.99
AMD Athlon X4 740 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113329&cm_re=quad_core_amd-_-19-113-329-_-Product 74.99
msi motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130753&cm_re=fm2-_-13-130-753-_-Product 49.99

3 from amazon
Corsair Vengeance Blue 4GB http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9B/dp/B004RFGALC/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1406192619&sr=1-4&keywords=4+gb+ram

WD Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive http://www.amazon.com/WD-Blue-Desktop-Hard-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=pd_sim_pc_11?ie=UTF8&refRID=0Q6TA923GD6439S4JJ35

LG Electronics Optical DVD Drive http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Optical-Drive-GH24NSB0B/dp/B00EUAFAF6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406192994&sr=8-2&keywords=dvd+drive

total about $340 is this good enough and better?

herrwizo · Jul 24, 2014

8GB RAM these days is a necessity for games, only get 4GB if you absolutely can't afford it and intend to upgrade later.

And you need PSU and case as well.

LucoTF · Jul 24, 2014

shadows1234 :

Yeah you need a case and PSU, and 4gb ram is ok for now.

The r7 250 - what resolution will you be playing at?
The athlon 740 - the 760k is worth the extra $10 (it's $85 on amazon)

shadows1234 · Jul 24, 2014

i got a case and psu i just forgot to add it here it is
evga 500b http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Bronze-Certified-100-B1-0500-KR/dp/B00DGHKK7M 48.91

Rosewill Dual Fans MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case with USB 2.0 Cases RANGER-M Black
http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-MicroATX-Tower-Computer-RANGER-M/dp/B006BCK7RM/ref=pd_ybh_4 29.99

Crucial ballixtix 4gb http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Ballistix-PC3-12800-240-Pin-BLS4G3D1609DS1S00/dp/B006WAGG14/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1406196783&sr=1-1&keywords=crucial+ballistix+sport+4gb 41.00

WD Blue 1 TB http://www.amazon.com/WD-Blue-Desktop-Hard-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406205531&sr=8-1&keywords=1+tb+hardrive 58.00

LG Electronics Optical DVD Drive http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Optical-Drive-GH24NSB0B/dp/B00EUAFAF6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406192994&sr=8-2&keywords=dvd+drive 17.99

amd 760k http://www.amazon.com/AMD-Athlon-Processor-AD760KWOHLBOX-Richland/dp/B00D7BYMB2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1406205191&sr=1-1&keywords=amd+760k 84.99

msi motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130753&cm_re=fm2-_-13-130-753-_-Product 49.99

MSI R7 250 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127763 79.99

already have os and resolution 1280 800 and very little over budget but doesnt matter at is only 30 dollers more
so is this good enough

sorry for late reply , didnt show i had a answer and am going with recommened processor

LucoTF · Jul 24, 2014

at 1280 x 800 the R7 250 would be ok for medium settings on most games, 30+fps.

If that is acceptable to you then that rig is good to go, I would personally change the corsair CX to an Antec VP / BP or an EVGA B1 / W1 as they're slightly better power supplies that are about the same price as the CX500.

shadows1234 · Jul 24, 2014

before i order the things will a grounding starp be needed or is that not necessary, this is the final question also thanks alot for your help i really do appreciate your help with everything if you had not replyed i probably will had a very bad shitbox thanks alot

LucoTF · Jul 24, 2014

I think it's good practice to use one, you can make one yourself on the cheap if you need to (it's literally just metal from your wrist to the case)

shadows1234 · Jul 24, 2014

ok thanks alot i will use one since i need the practice ,also have nice day for all your help

LucoTF · Jul 24, 2014

You wouldn't have had a shitbox - the components you picked weren't bad, it's just about squeezing the absolute best performance out of your budget.

I would have still preferred a bigger graphics card (and more ram) but you can always save up for that later

herrwizo · Jul 24, 2014

Yeah, more RAM and better GPU are the reason I almost shed a tear when they were left out... but no big deal, another time

shadows1234 · Jul 24, 2014

guys i think the graphics card i choose was good just saw some benchmark of games and people were able to play battlefield 4 on ultra with this card and with the same processor but overclocked the proceesor maybe i will overclock one day but first i need to get out of the noob stage of computing this will be my first build anyways and i also didnt get more ram because i already got some of the same ram on another computer

still thanks for everything guys or girls

LucoTF · Jul 24, 2014

herrwizo :

shadows1234 :

Yeah there's not a lot between the R7 250 and the GT630, so get the 630 by all means

I'm a guy btw

shadows1234 · Jul 24, 2014

its to late for that i already order the stuff from newegg, but the GT630 only has 1gb of ddr5 doesnt that mean it would be slower than 2gb of ddr3 or am i wrong

LucoTF · Jul 24, 2014

shadows1234 :

Actually neither of those things mean a huge amount at the lower end of the market. Technically GDDR5 is faster but the r7 250 has higher core and memory clocks to compensate

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