Budget $800 Gaming PC. Any ideas?

BeetlefeelNoob · Jul 28, 2014

I'm building a gaming rig for my roomate with a console price ~$800

I'd like to change the motherboard to a red one one cause this one just doesn't fit my preferred color scheme, which is black/red. May change it to a more expensive or cheaper one but plz keep the total price below ~$850. He use this computer mainly for gaming so entertainment is not really a priority.

I spent lots of time researching on this build but still, I'm not a PC enthusiast or any sorts so plz leave some improvement/replacement down below. Tks

(Note: All the price is taken from NewEgg recently and ... my English is pretty bad, sr for that

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Link: Budget Gaming PC

Mrmerker · Jul 28, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ndbM4D here

LucoTF · Jul 28, 2014

Two thumbs up for your research, good job

TopLuca · Jul 28, 2014

Amazing Build , Only thing I'd do is spend a little less on the case and get a R9-280
So it looks like this
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LKqFbv
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LKqFbv/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
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: 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 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $818.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Still your Build is absolutely amazing !!

LucoTF · Jul 28, 2014

I would make a couple of amendments if it were me though:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($98.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($90.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($194.67 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.19 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $816.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-28 07:25 EDT-0400

i5 build with a proper SSD instead of an FX build with a hybrid drive

TopLuca · Jul 28, 2014

I thought the 800$ Included the OS , If not I'd do a build similar to Luco's or my build with a R9-280X instead. Your call

BeetlefeelNoob · Jul 28, 2014

Sorry mate, I clicked the wrong button

BeetlefeelNoob · Jul 28, 2014

LucoTF :

I would make a couple of amendments if it were me though:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($98.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($90.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($194.67 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.19 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $816.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-28 07:25 EDT-0400

i5 build with a proper SSD instead of an FX build with a hybrid drive

I may want some overclocking with the CPU so the i5 wouldn't work

LucoTF · Jul 28, 2014

TopLuca :

Yeah both the 8350 and i5 are strong builds for gaming, and your GPU is better

LucoTF · Jul 28, 2014

BeetlefeelNoob :

Well if you're looking to dabble in the black art of OC then FX it is

Won't get an i5-k setup on that budget

BeetlefeelNoob · Jul 28, 2014

TopLuca :

Amazing Build , Only thing I'd do is spend a little less on the case and get a R9-280
So it looks like this
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LKqFbv
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LKqFbv/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
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: 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 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $818.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Still your Build is absolutely amazing !!

Do I really need the 600W PSU?

TopLuca · Jul 28, 2014

If You want to OC then Your Build should be good , I'll do little modification on it to look like this
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rFZYmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rFZYmG/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
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: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
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: 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)
Total: $808.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

LucoTF · Jul 28, 2014

OP's motherboard was better, 6+2+2 phase vs the 4+2 of the M5a97

TopLuca · Jul 28, 2014

LucoTF :

The M5a97 is good for overclocking though

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