500$ PC Build

TheGamerCatHD · Sep 28, 2014

I have a budget of around 500$, My budget is little flexible. So I ask what's the best PC around that price range, thanks

TechyInAZ · Sep 28, 2014

what do you do? Gaming, watch movies, or surf the web or all of them?

i7Baby · Sep 28, 2014

Try -

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.96 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($85.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($85.84 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 260X 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 311 (Silver) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $538.90

edit plus OS ($100)

rockie_ · Sep 28, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($103.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $502.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 22:31 EDT-0400

filippi · Sep 28, 2014

How about $525 w/ OS?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.93 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R7 260X 1GB Video Card ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $526.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 22:38 EDT-0400

TheGamerCatHD · Sep 28, 2014

TechyInAZ :

Gaming, Microsoft Office and some web browsing. I play games like Minecraft,Borderlands 2 and if the build can run it hopefully games such as BO2 and GTA 5 PC
P.S- I already have a Moniter, Keyboard and Mouse

TheGamerCatHD · Sep 28, 2014

filippi :

How about $525 w/ OS?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.93 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R7 260X 1GB Video Card ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $526.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 22:38 EDT-0400

I have a 600$-650$ to spend including OS

rockie_ · Sep 28, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $634.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 22:49 EDT-0400

filippi · Sep 29, 2014

TheGamerCatHD :

$650? You should play games such as BO2 and GTA 5 at 1080p w/ high settings.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.93 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($181.10 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($30.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $643.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 01:25 EDT-0400

TheGamerCatHD · Sep 29, 2014

filippi :

TheGamerCatHD :

$650? You should play games such as BO2 and GTA 5 at 1080p w/ high settings.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.93 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($181.10 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($30.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $643.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 01:25 EDT-0400

You're telling me I'm able to play GTA 5 and Black Ops 2 on an I3? I don't even have a 1080p moniter, The highest resolution my moniter go's up to is 1336x768

rockie_ · Sep 29, 2014

in gaming : i3 beats FX 8350 ! Its funny but it is true .

TheGamerCatHD · Sep 29, 2014

rockie_ :

Really, Thats awesome. How does it preform in video editing?
I would assume pretty well, Cause I can edit very well on my almost 2 year old laptop.

rockie_ · Sep 29, 2014

TheGamerCatHD :

For video editing : FX 8350 = i5 4690

TheGamerCatHD · Sep 29, 2014

rockie_ :

TheGamerCatHD :

For video editing : FX 8350 = i5 4690 [/quotemsg
OK, Whats the AMD equivalent of the I3
P.S-I know I'd an AMD compatile motherboard

rockie_ · Sep 29, 2014

No equivalent but substitute

CPU FX 6300 / FX 4300
mobo with 8+2 phase CPU VRM power design
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128651&cm_re=GA-970A-UD3-_-13-128-651-_-Product

TheGamerCatHD · Sep 29, 2014

rockie_ :

I see, Whats the better option?

rockie_ · Sep 29, 2014

Hard to say . A lot will overclock FX 6300 to achieve the single core of i3 . Other who want to play it safe will get i3 . Some guys get FX 8320 for its 8 cores and also overclock it . But i3 4150 is fast enough for R7 260X and R9 270 .

sparestuff · Sep 29, 2014

This can probably run GTA V and BO2 in reasonably high settings, it can probably max out the resolution on your monitor but be sure to overclock the G3258 for a better experience, you have the PSU Watts to overclock:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.96 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($77.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($78.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($103.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $601.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

rockie_ · Sep 29, 2014

Tomshardware wrote an article about overclocking of Pentium G3258 and all go ceazy about that . But for me i3 4150 is better than overclocking G3258 . it is 26% faster than G3258 . So , no need of aftermarket coolers and insane overclocking.

sparestuff · Sep 29, 2014

rockie_ :

The G3258 is faster than the i3 when you overclock, and I managed to fit an aftermarket cooler in the budget as well, so he should be good for that part. Also the PSU I selected can easily handle the G3258 when it overclocks so really there isn't much of a problem.

TheGamerCatHD · Sep 29, 2014

rockie_ :

I will go with the I3 suggested by rockie and the other parts suggested by sparestuff
Thanks to anyone who gave me any advice on this topic!

EDIT-sparestuff posted as I was writing I'll go with the Pentium most likely, But I'll think about it

filippi · Sep 29, 2014

Did you see my suggested build?You have enough money for a Haswell i3 and a R9 280 gpu.
A Pentium G3258 is a great replace for a i3 for budget reasons alone.
"That advantage is diminished by frame time variance numbers indicating hitches and stutters in several places"
So if you have enough budget for a Haswell i3 and a great gpu imho you should go this way. A little more? Haswell i5 for sure.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-b81-cheap-overclocking,3888.html

Anyway good luck mate

TheGamerCatHD · Sep 29, 2014

filippi :

I may be able to fit a I5 in there, I'll do a little editing to some suggested rigs!
Thanks

After browsing through the forums for a few hours i found this!
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/x9JZQ7

filippi · Sep 30, 2014

TheGamerCatHD :

filippi :

I may be able to fit a I5 in there, I'll do a little editing to some suggested rigs!
Thanks

After browsing through the forums for a few hours i found this!
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/x9JZQ7

A bad canadian gaming build? There are many of them

TheGamerCatHD · Sep 30, 2014

filippi :

TheGamerCatHD :

A bad canadian gaming build? There are many of them

I know they only charge us like 20% extra on everything
What a steal!!

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