Budget Gaming PC 400$

cyruseternity · Nov 11, 2014

Hi guys....i want to build a decent gaming rig for around 400$....
I want to play games like fifa.. Pes etc...
Also i am not planning to go beyond 1080p..
Plz suggest some good configurations...barring monitor and os..

anoori9000 · Nov 11, 2014

You will never go beyond 1080P with $400 for many many many years. For 400 dollars with and OS and a monitor, that leaves about $200 for parts, which is virtually impossible, and even if it was, the PC would barely run chrome...

sam_p_lay · Nov 11, 2014

anoori9000 :

Why would it become more likely to exceed 1080p as years go by? Games from the past are the less demanding - not games from the future

And he did specifically say 'barring monitor and OS'. But yeah, way too cheap.

anoori9000 · Nov 11, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Q3sjX

Here is your $400 piece of crap.

coops1 · Nov 11, 2014

I believe by "barring OS & screen" the OP meant without OS and screen - in which case I would suggest this: Overclock the processor & it'll handle 1080p games fine.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pH9yQ7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pH9yQ7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($48.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $410.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-11 11:52 EST-0500

zeyuanfu · Nov 11, 2014

anoori9000 :

Not very helpful...
Better build coming up.
BTW, you forgot the RAM.

coops1 · Nov 11, 2014

anoori9000 :

This build is missing RAM. And a videocard.

zeyuanfu · Nov 11, 2014

If OP doesn't need a monitor and OS, this is what I'd do:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $404.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-11 11:56 EST-0500
If OP needs a monitor and OS, forget a PC, wither get Linux, a console or a DS.

Scizor119 · Nov 11, 2014

I haven't got a stick up my ass, so I'll answer.

coops1 · Nov 11, 2014

zeyuanfu :

If OP doesn't need a monitor and OS, this is what I'd do:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $404.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-11 11:56 EST-0500
If OP needs a monitor and OS, forget a PC, wither get Linux, a console or a DS.

Love this.
Getting a 280 into a $400 build is brilliant.

zeyuanfu · Nov 11, 2014

No problem

R9 280s' prices are dropping as the r9 285s are coming in. The PSU might be a bit tight, though.

Scizor119 · Nov 11, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Y32Bxr
AMD build, you could get an r7 250 later, and dual graphics.

Scizor119 · Nov 11, 2014

But I agree, R9 280 all the way.

coops1 · Nov 11, 2014

zeyuanfu :

Fair enough, would have though PSU would be fine - my overclocked FX 6300 + 780 never draw more than 500W from the wall.

zeyuanfu · Nov 11, 2014

The guys at Newegg TV actually powered a 780 Ti and some high-end i7 with a 600B PSU

You can check out the vid on Youtube.
This is kinda getting off topic, though.

rockie_ · Nov 11, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($41.34 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $376.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-11 14:12 EST-0500

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.88 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $409.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-11 13:06 EST-0500

logainofhades · Nov 11, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($51.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($138.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $392.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-11 13:56 EST-0500

rockie_ · Nov 11, 2014

@logainofhades , your rig has something valuable - Asus R9 270 . Not that the brand is Asus or that is cheaper after MIR but the length of the card . So , i decided to put it in my rig . i wasted half an hour in searching for inexpensive case for long card .

zeyuanfu · Nov 11, 2014

Why not the 280 for ~25$ more?

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