is this setup too expensive....for a budget rig

mzw · Aug 7, 2014

hey guys i am now having doubts as to whether my budget rig is actually gonna be cheap anymore
dream specs
Asrock h81 dgs @ $40 boxed
intel core i3 4150 @ 3.5ghz 3mb .......@ 130 boxed
2x 4gb ram sticks @ 1600mhz ............@ $60
used raidmax super aulous casing........@ $ 60
gtx 650ti boost 2gb @ $180 boxed
250gb hdive at around $40
dvd rw @ 30
cooling fan for processsor @ $30
a PSU around $30

guys on what parts can i get better deals on please advise

LucoTF · Aug 7, 2014

LOL $180 for a used 650 ti boost, you can buy a brand new GPU for $150 that would beat it

Syntax42 · Aug 7, 2014

Try this site for starters:
http://www.logicalincrements.com/

Onus · Aug 7, 2014

You can get a good "budget" graphics card for around $100-$120, like a HD7770 / R7 250X or GTX750; you may find a deal on a R7 260.
You won't need an aftermarket cooler for an i3; the stock cooler will be sufficient.
Use some of the savings for a better PSU, closer to $45-$50. You might find a 350W Seasonic for around $40 (enough for a GTX750 or GTX750Ti; not for the R7 260) but anything less (e.g. a Corsair "CX") is not a good PSU, or worse, may be a PSU-shaped object).

LucoTF · Aug 7, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($119.50 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $518.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-07 11:31 EDT-0400

Better performance, $100 cheaper

mzw · Aug 7, 2014

i already have the mobo,casing and psu .planning to return the psu (raidmaxx) after i checked the reviews online.so please make recomendations with this in mind

LucoTF · Aug 7, 2014

Good call on the PSU, that EVGA one I linked is fine for budget builds

Other than that your big savings will be in not buying an aftermarket cooler (you don't need one) and getting a cheaper graphics card

Onus · Aug 7, 2014

LucoTF's list looks good to me. Anything I might change would be an unnecessary niggle or to avoid a rebate (I generally don't count those; IMHO they're a dishonest game).

mzw · Aug 7, 2014

great so i will try and find a $150 gcard,4gb ram stick ( for now),better psu( dont think ill find a good branded 1).....i live in zimbabwe guys stuff aint that easy to find

Onus · Aug 7, 2014

If you can, try to get RAM in pairs, so you'll run in the faster (3%-5% iirc) dual-channel mode.

mzw · Aug 7, 2014

planning to buy 8gb worth just gonna use 4gb for now

mzw · Aug 7, 2014

th reason y i need a aftermarket cooler is because my room lacks ventilation

Onus · Aug 7, 2014

The stock cooler should still be sufficient for a i3.

LucoTF · Aug 7, 2014

This mail in rebate thing is unheard of here in the UK, are they difficult to obtain?

Onus · Aug 7, 2014

The process is supposed to be easy (and sometimes it is), but due to nit-picking, timing issues, and sometimes outright deceit (e.g. the rebate processing company goes out of business), is something I consider inherently subject to dishonesty and do not support. Vendors need to name their bottom-line price and be done with it.

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