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Is this a good budget gaming PC?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gDvFmG

I don't really know much about PC components... any changes you might recommend?

I'd really like an Intel processor and a Nvidia GPU in this build...

Thank you.

By the way, I live in the Philippines.. so there's no Newegg, NCIX, etc. here...
 
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Ok take that specs -- and think about my last advice ...

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zZ3pQ7

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.78 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($178.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $614.05
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LukaBoki

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600W is overkill.
Zotac isn't a good brand for GPUs.
Seagate Barracuda is faster and cheaper than the WD HDD.
G.Skill Sniper RAM are cheaper and perform exactly the same as Corsair Vengeance RAM.
Here:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HyFn99
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HyFn99/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.78 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($135.38 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $614.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-23 06:24 EDT-0400
Don't forget,you need a case,and optical drive(if you want it) and a copy of Windows. ;)
All the best. ;)
 
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Lol 600w is overkill, recommends a 550w.

That system can run on a 300w psu more or less...

Anyways, here's my suggestion for a system:

Stronger GPU, cheaper motherboard and cheaper RAM. Cheaper power supply yet stronger and a good unit.

Assuming any of these are available for around the prices they are...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.78 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($172.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $611.04
 
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I'm from Philippines also and I have a gamer friend who's building a mid-range gaming for me next few months. My budget will be 30,000 Pesos.

Go for these parts for mid-end budget gaming pc. I can't access sulit.com.ph, since my internet connection is having trouble. Access it yourself by copy and pasting these parts there.

CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 (Less than 5400) (I have AMD Atlon II x3, no problem playing COD and BF 3)
GPU Option 1: I had a GTX 650 ti and I played BF 3 well (with my AMD atlon 2 x3, inferior than the i3 above)
GPU Option 2: There are no problems in trying AMD graphics card. Go for the HD 7850 (Equal in price, better in performance (Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OMsCbzL_6U)
GPU Option 3: Go for the GTX 750 ti, less than P7,000) Watch the youtube vid about BF 4 playing on GTX 750 ti.
PSU: Thermaltake Smart SP-650P P2900
Motherboard: MSI H97 Gaming 3 P6800, but the Asrock counterpart is much cheaper.
HDD: Go for the Seagate 500GB, it will be enough for budget gaming.
RAM: Budget gaming, go for the Kingston 4gb x 1 DDR 3. You need 8gb if you're playing 2 games at once. But since you're on budget mode, 4gb is enough. I take it you're not a hard-core gamer right?


Total P21,200, Not including the HDD and the case. We're from Philippines, it's hard for them to find parts if you're buying in Philippine shops.
 
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Also, you should invest in Power Supply and Motherboard, who knows, maybe you'll have money to upgrade in the future. Once you upgrade your GPU, you'll need more powerful and stable power supply.

Anyway, please reply to these question:
1. Are you hard-core gamer?
If yes: go for the G.Skill RAM, Corsair Vengeance is pricey, but you can buy it if you're planning to upgrade next time.
If not (mid-gamer): go for the Kingston RAM, 2x2gb or 1x4gb. Kingston brand is trusted, reliable, and proven in the world of memory.

If yes: go for the i5-4460
If not: Buy the i3 4150. Currently, I have AMD Athlon II X3 Quad Core 3.2ghz (paired with GTX 650 ti), and there's no problem in playing BF 3, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfare, Sniper Elite, and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. Take note, my AMD Athlon is inferior and has lower benchmark than intel i3 above. This i3 also has Hyperthreading if I'm not mistaken. You can multitask your work without or with minimum lag.

I recommended you the Thermaltake for the PSU because it's better to be ready in the future. I'm sure you'll want to upgrade your parts. You need more than 500Watts of PSU if you want to upgrade.

The problem if you have bought lower watts PSU and you want to upgrade your system, you'll also need to upgrade your PSU, and therefore, spending more money in the long run.
 
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To support my RAM argument, I'd like to quote Steve Simon's (http://www.tomshardware.com/community/profile-1675850.htm) post:

"I'm not an expert by any means, so take this with a grain of salt. Would dumping the RAM down to 4 GB have opened up the better graphics card?

The reason why I ask is that budget builders, if they do choose to upgrade anything, typically upgrade RAM (due to the extreme ease at which it can be installed). This way, as they save their pennies they can make the jump from 4 GB to 8 GB while still having the better graphics card that should serve them a bit better and longer than the one in the current system."
 
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if you're really on a tight budget and want to follow nVidea. go with an h81 board. cheapest board that has 1150 socket. may mga 2k+ na h81 board. then yung nasave mo add it to your gpu. but this would be a better build if you really want to squeeze every bit of performance per peso.

fx 6300 5350
Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P 3900
g skill ripjaw 8gb 4gbx2 1600 9-9-9-24 4000 (IF YOU'RE GOING TO PLAY BF4, 8gb is a must
Gpu sapphire r7 265 7550
psu cougar sl500w 1700

total 22600 without hdd and case. if you are not going to play bf4 might as well go for just a 4gb ram. so you can save 2000

http://www.tipidpc.com/useritems.php?username=dynaquestpc anjan list of items pati branch nila


 
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Here:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9R3QK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9R3QK8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($162.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $613.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-23 14:02 EDT-0400
The 4440 is no different that the 4460.Only difference between then is that the 4440 is clocked @ 3.1 GHz,while the 4460 is clocked @ 3.2 GHz.And you've got a better GPU,the R9 270. :)
All the best. ;)
 
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No clue, but the price can be mitigated from the PSU by going with an XFX psu 550w PSU, i don't see the problem with going with a faster CPU and cheaper PSU that's just as good.

I quote this from the build I put above:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.78 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($172.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $611.04
 
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I'm not expert on Motherboards, better check on DynaquestPC's sulit and tipidPC account. They sell computer parts cheaply.
AMD FX-6300 is good at gaming. Yet you need more powerful CPU cooler on AMD cpus than you need on Intel ones. AMD heats faster than Intel.

In this video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUFW6wFJwK4 FX 6300 scores higher than Intel, but intel takes lower wattage consumption.

Also, you must be careful on choosing your cpu, once you choose AMD FX, you'll get stuck on FX cpus forever, unless you change your motherboard and upgrade to i7, which will get more expensive as you'll be needing to buy a new motherboard with different CPU socket.

If you still cannot choose between FX 6300 and i3 4150, you better check other threads on this website concerning only i3 4150 vs FX 6300. Or check some "FX 6300 vs i3 4150" websites on Google.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2199660/low-budget-cpu-4150-6300-4350.html

I love AMD cpus since they are cheap. I have now AMD Athlon II x3, and my gamer friend tells me to go i3 next few months in case I plan to upgrade to i5 and i7, I will be able to save money, than to buy cheap AMD pcu + good cpu cooler, then will buy new motherboard to upgrade to intel.

I've read some of the posts there and people are fighting. Better research for benchmarks and watch videos on youtube.
 
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xfjunkie88

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Hey guys, thanks so much for the suggestions! :)

I'd go Seasonic 520W for the power supply.

For the memory, I'd go with G.Skill.

For the GPU, I wonder if Gigabyte 750 Ti or Sapphire R9 270 will fit into my case... it's a 16" generic case...so that's why I'm picking a single fan GPU... like Zotac 750 Ti (non-oc)...

Thanks... :)
 
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Seasonic is great brand of power supplies. Good choice. GTX 750 Ti is already great one.

With our temperature, you better use two or more fans in the case. Unless your room is air-conditioned.

What's your chosen CPU?
 
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