This is the build, what my friend came up with, any suggestions or improvement will be great to know any improvement or suggestions...
Note: He prefers only Intel, no AMD. Total budget $700... Purpose - Everyday computing and playing games like Fifa13/14, NFS HP2010, BF3/4, Assasin Creed III/IV, Far Cry..etc.
CPU: Intel Core i3-4340 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($158.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper B5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.40 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 260X 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 22EN43T-B 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $663.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Note: He prefers only Intel, no AMD. Total budget $700... Purpose - Everyday computing and playing games like Fifa13/14, NFS HP2010, BF3/4, Assasin Creed III/IV, Far Cry..etc.
CPU: Intel Core i3-4340 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($158.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper B5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.40 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 260X 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 22EN43T-B 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $663.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available