Best Gaming PC Budget $350-$450

John Minks · Sep 12, 2014

Hi I was wondering what is the best PC build for the budget I'm on. This is my first time building a PC because it's a struggle cause I don't know what to do... I don't know a lot about technology so I really am relying on the builds you guys put as an answer. I will not exceed anymore then $475
And if possible can you use this case http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-vn40006w2n or this one http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cougar-case-spike which ever one is easier to build with. Thanks if you helped out!

NBSN · Sep 12, 2014

Does that budget include the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and operating system? And what are you going to use it for?

John Minks · Sep 12, 2014

NBSN :

Not including monitor keyboard mouse or OS I'm just using the PC for like minecraft skype and recording stuff.

i7Baby · Sep 12, 2014

Try -

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-DS2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($70.82 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.27 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.20 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $409.24

gamer1357 · Sep 12, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-C/CSM Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($65.48 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($28.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $428.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 01:50 EDT-0400

John Minks · Sep 12, 2014

i7Baby :

thanks but can I use a different case? Such as the one I linked ?

John Minks · Sep 12, 2014

Can you guys link me some good cheap monitors and keyboard? For monitor my budget will be $100 and keyboard and mouse $80

NBSN · Sep 12, 2014

So no heavy gaming? If you just plan on playing Minecraft that is CPU based...if you plan on playing GPU based games could you tell me what games that might be?

John Minks · Sep 12, 2014

LoL dota 2 CS go

John Minks · Sep 12, 2014

i7Baby :

Hey the build total for me in canada shipping and tax came to about $580 any cheaper then that?

John Minks · Sep 12, 2014

I7baby just trying changing the CPU that's all. I'll be fine from there if like $40 is shaved off

i7Baby · Sep 12, 2014

John Minks :

i7Baby :

thanks but can I use a different case? Such as the one I linked ?

Yep - this build will fit in nearly any case.

John Minks · Sep 12, 2014

i7Baby :

John Minks :

Yep - this build will fit in nearly any case.

can you find any cheaper CPU?

NBSN · Sep 12, 2014

gamer1357 :

Between the options people have given so far I would go with this one. It is similar to what I would build for that budget. The CPU and motherboard is LGA 1150 socket, which is far from a dead socket...which means you have plenty of upgrade options down the road...such as a quad core i5 whenever you want. It also has a dedicate GPU, which is good for pushing the graphics that some GPU focused games are going to need. The RAM allows for you to easily add another 4 GB module whenever you can.

i7Baby's build is not horrible, but I would not really go with an FM2+ socket at this time...and it does not have a dedicated GPU. The RAM chosen as 2 2GB modules is not ideal because upgrading would be a pain in the butt. And the power supply is so weak that when you decide to add a dedicate GPU, you would probably end up replacing the PSU also. The storage is pretty lacking also...especially for that price. Why pay $50 for 250 GB when you can get the 1 TB HDD for a few dollars more?

spentshells · Sep 12, 2014

Thermaltake Commander Series VN40006W2N White
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133196

CORSAIR CX series CX430 430W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

ECS H81H3-M4 (1.0A) LGA 1150 Intel H81
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135360

Intel Core i3-4130 Haswell Dual-Core 3.4GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116946

SanDisk Ultra II SDSSDHII-240G-G25 2.5" 240GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820173011

$489.93 -40 IN mir

If you want to keep it lower I understand the build above is not really in the same league as this but it would keep you totaly under budget taxes and shipping and such and its no slouch either.

i7Baby · Sep 12, 2014

I can eg

CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($129.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-DS2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($70.82 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.27 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.20 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $372.24

John Minks · Sep 13, 2014

i7Baby :

I'm afriad the power supply won't be enough any stronger ones like a 430w or 500w that works with this build and or is cheap?

i7Baby · Sep 13, 2014

Try Seasonic M12II 520 eg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093

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