$350 Gaming pc challenge

MC_DIRTY_D · Sep 29, 2014

Ok, so here's the challenge, the computer must include CPU, GPU, Motherboard, Hard drive, and Ram.
This build literally has to be the best of the best for $350 :pt1cable:

i7Baby · Sep 29, 2014

Try -

CPU: AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
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 ($48.45 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.39 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $330.62

M0j0jojo · Sep 29, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.97 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260 1GB Video Card ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Beta (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($18.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $349.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 21:39 EDT-0400

M0j0jojo · Sep 29, 2014

Did i need a PSU too?

TopLuca · Sep 29, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M8CjvK
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M8CjvK/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 260X 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $349.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 21:40 EDT-0400

TopLuca · Sep 29, 2014

I like the challenge.

GlenicoNico · Sep 29, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kwKYf7

RaDiKaL_ · Sep 29, 2014

I'd say Topluca made the best build over there, I'd only change that miniATX case for a midtower like the one Mojojojo suggested.

ImDaBaron · Sep 29, 2014

This is probably one of those situations where an APU is not a bad choice like i7Baby has. Love the low price challenges though.

rmark45matsu · Sep 29, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JvQtkL

PIEapple · Sep 29, 2014

Get a little bit overclocking cpu
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($48.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Beta (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($18.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 500W ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $368.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 23:14 EDT-0400

MC_DIRTY_D · Sep 29, 2014

Builds are looking good, I'll see what other builds people can come up with and I'll comment who I think has won this challenge in 2 to 3 days.

iam2thecrowe · Sep 29, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/L8sqNG

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/L8sqNG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/L8sqNG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($25.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($103.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: BitFenix Merc Beta (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($18.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $340.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 23:42 EDT-0400

MC_DIRTY_D · Sep 30, 2014

So far I like ( rmark45matsu ) Build, great job putting an XFX R7 265 instead of the R7 260, the R7 265 gets 10 or more FPS than the R7 260 and stays in the $350 budget.

i7Baby · Oct 1, 2014

M0j0jojo :

Not according to your opening post

iam2thecrowe · Oct 1, 2014

MC_DIRTY_D :

i traded the better vid card for having 8gb ram, i think gaming on 4gb is stuttery in some games from the loading. Id prefer more fluid gameplay than a few more fps on average but with stutters.

rmark45matsu · Oct 1, 2014

I got the better card and 8 gb of ram :3

MC_DIRTY_D · Oct 1, 2014

I also think ( PIEapple ) did a great job also putting a HIS radion r9 270x, which will provide some good FPS when gaming and he left room to upgrade the ram.

iam2thecrowe · Oct 1, 2014

rmark45matsu :

yes but your rig wont turn on because it has not case or PSU.

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