Is this build good and how can I improve it by keeping it under $550?

Zaxstone · Dec 7, 2014

I have this build I was looking at and I am really new to building PC's as previously coming from only Console gaming and looking to expand my horizon. So could you give me some ways to improve this build maybe in the power supply or the video card, thanks! http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BhZMFT

paulemannsen · Dec 7, 2014

board and cpu are probably crap for the price. im sure others here will come up with better options.

Math Geek · Dec 7, 2014

this is a lot of rebates up front but it's a hell of a system for $550 total

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($104.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD65V2 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($137.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $548.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-07 12:02 EST-0500

it's more power supply than needed but for the price it's worth it. i also changed it from mini-itx build if that's ok. parts are more expensive when made smaller so to save some, made it normal atx build. plenty of other options but this one is solid for the money

Zaxstone · Dec 7, 2014

Math Geek :

this is a lot of rebates up front but it's a hell of a system for $550 total

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($104.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD65V2 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($137.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $548.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-07 12:02 EST-0500

it's more power supply than needed but for the price it's worth it. i also changed it from mini-itx build if that's ok. parts are more expensive when made smaller so to save some, made it normal atx build. plenty of other options but this one is solid for the money

Alright well it looks good to me, thank you!

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