New full build (Budget) AMD based.

mattangle · Jul 27, 2014

I am building a gaming computer for my wife, I have taken done a lot of research to the best of my knowledge and a lot of this build comes directly from the amd best budget build forum.

Approximate Purchase Date: October 1, 2014.
Budget Range: 650$ (I have set aside an additional 50 for shipping)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, watching movies, web browsing.
Are you buying a monitor: No.
Parts to Upgrade: Full Build.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, but with this budget I am certainly not picky.
Location: SLC, Utah.
Parts Preferences: I prefer to stay AMD based.
Overclocking: Only if the build requires me to in order to achieve the gaming capability I am after.
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080.
Additional Comments: My goals for this computer are to play League of Legends and Starcraft 2 on the highest settings with decent/high fps, that is all.

Build-
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/n6GZ99

This build does not include a case yet, I have three I am trying to decide between. Listed below.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146102

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139041

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133219

Any thoughts suggestions on the build/cases are greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

TopLuca · Jul 28, 2014

For your Budget I was able to squeeze everything for Just 702$ Including Shipping , it can handle anything at 1080P High settings with 45+ Fps
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fT2st6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fT2st6/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: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.79 @ Newegg)
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: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.30 @ Newegg)
Total: $702.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

mattangle · Jul 28, 2014

I do like your build here and I might make some revisions to mine, but I need an os as well.

Appreciate the suggestions.

TopLuca · Jul 28, 2014

mattangle :

If you need an OS within the Budget I can make little adjustments but for the 700$ range this is a great build.

mattangle · Jul 28, 2014

Unfortunately I am fairly hard on the 700$ budget for this build, so revise if you would, I would appreciate the revised version.

Thanks

TopLuca · Jul 28, 2014

Revised Build , Basically same things but slightly less powerful GPU and Slightly less Overclockable Motherboard but nothing bad quality , With OS and Optical Drive
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jwRmmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jwRmmG/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
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: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $708.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

mattangle · Jul 28, 2014

Alright I like it, you think I'll get a lot better performance with that CPU?

TopLuca · Jul 28, 2014

Yeah If you Overclock it a little bit you might achieve the performance of FX-8350 Which is a very good performance . If you game at 1080p with medium settings then you should have no problem with this build at all.

mattangle · Jul 28, 2014

If I used your build and 4-6 months down the road I have the funds to start upgrading this build, where would I start?

TopLuca · Jul 28, 2014

by upgrading your GPU and adding SSD

mattangle · Jul 28, 2014

I figured adding a SSD, with this setup I wouldn't/couldn't Crossfire in the future?

TopLuca · Jul 28, 2014

mattangle :

You'll need a new PSU , I think your better off using single cards anyways for the optimization so I wouldn't recommend it but heck yeah you can Crossfire with a better PSU

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