Opinions on budget gaming PC build (G3258+ GTX 650)
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Trdmatrix88
August 24, 2014 9:03:48 AM
Hey all,
I am looking at putting together my first budget gaming build/HTPC and would like to game 720p-1080p with graphics on modern games a little above what the PS3/360 can handle (don't need to run on Max/Ultra settings). I already have a hard drive that I will be using, and would like to keep the budget around $230-$260. This is what I came up with, I'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W4DvD3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W4DvD3/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 650 1GB Video Card ($68.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Rosewill R363-M-BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case w/400W Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $261.96
I am looking at putting together my first budget gaming build/HTPC and would like to game 720p-1080p with graphics on modern games a little above what the PS3/360 can handle (don't need to run on Max/Ultra settings). I already have a hard drive that I will be using, and would like to keep the budget around $230-$260. This is what I came up with, I'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W4DvD3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W4DvD3/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 650 1GB Video Card ($68.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Rosewill R363-M-BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case w/400W Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $261.96
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Trdmatrix88
August 24, 2014 9:22:34 AM
The g3220 is a weaker part but its not awful by any means. It also only supports 1300mhz RAM.
Can you stretch to the g3420? Its a bit better and supports 1600mhz ram.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646g3420
Can you stretch to the g3420? Its a bit better and supports 1600mhz ram.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646g3420
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Trdmatrix88
August 24, 2014 9:50:08 AM
And would you say this setup (either G3220 or G3420) would be better than a build with the latest AMD APU Kaveri chip? i.e.:
CPU: AMD A8-7600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A78M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill R363-M-BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case w/400W Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $257.96
CPU: AMD A8-7600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A78M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill R363-M-BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case w/400W Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $257.96
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Trdmatrix88
August 24, 2014 12:17:25 PM
The 650 for sure. An r7 250 might also be a good choice in that price range
Edit. This has similar performance to the 650 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr725...
Edit. This has similar performance to the 650 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr725...
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Trdmatrix88
August 24, 2014 12:21:52 PM
Trdmatrix88
August 24, 2014 12:26:55 PM
Trdmatrix88
August 24, 2014 12:32:22 PM
plywrlw said:
Ah just realised that pentium is a refresh Haswell and won't work with that mobo without a BIOS update. You either need...-access to a non refresh Haswell just to update the BIOS
-a z97 or h97 motherboard
-a non refresh Haswell pentium like the g3220
From what I've seen most H81 motherboards now come with an updated BIOS to support haswell refresh. It's always good to check the motherboard's CPU support page and see if it will need an update before installing the CPU.
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Trdmatrix88
August 24, 2014 12:39:06 PM
The R7 240 won't be able to game well even at 720p. You're looking at playing with lag even on lowest settings on modern titles like bf4, gta, crysis, etc.
It would be better to just buy a ps3 instead rather than having a low end system.
Also the PSUs that come with a case are usually crap, and if they blow out they can take the whole system with it.
I honestly wouldn't build a pc with a budget so low unless you you're ok with buying a used graphics card.
It would be better to just buy a ps3 instead rather than having a low end system.
Also the PSUs that come with a case are usually crap, and if they blow out they can take the whole system with it.
I honestly wouldn't build a pc with a budget so low unless you you're ok with buying a used graphics card.
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Trdmatrix88
August 24, 2014 1:28:31 PM
Trdmatrix88
August 24, 2014 2:12:51 PM
This case and power supply combo are the lowest price for acceptable quality
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($37.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $61.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-24 19:21 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($37.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $61.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-24 19:21 EDT-0400
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Trdmatrix88
August 24, 2014 4:55:47 PM
Trdmatrix88
August 24, 2014 5:18:09 PM
Best solution
Cheapest I dare without dropping to the g3220 which is still an option of course
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 650 1GB Video Card ($68.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $267.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 04:26 EDT-0400
The cheapest card that is better than the 650 is this r7 250x at $75
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r7250x1gd5
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 650 1GB Video Card ($68.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $267.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 04:26 EDT-0400
The cheapest card that is better than the 650 is this r7 250x at $75
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r7250x1gd5
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August 25, 2014 1:40:57 AM
Trdmatrix88
August 25, 2014 3:41:00 AM
Trdmatrix88 said:
For the motherboard I have listed, I see the bios software update for the haswell refresh dated 02/2014, how would I know if it comes updated or would it be a roll of the dice? Go to the motherboard's website and check the CPU support list. Most h81 motherboards now come shipped with a BIOS that can support haswell refresh, so if the motherboard selected does not just swap it for one that does. Here's one that's the same price as the MSI and comes with on board USB 3.0 ports.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-h81mdplus
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Trdmatrix88
August 28, 2014 4:09:09 AM
I decided on this, there have been a few price drops and have hit my sweet spot, your thoughts?
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/chyhvK
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/chyhvK/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Value 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 1GB Video Card ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $254.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-28 07:08 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/chyhvK
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/chyhvK/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Value 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 1GB Video Card ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $254.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-28 07:08 EDT-0400
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