Noob Builds Gaming PC for budget! HELP :)

Davidh789 · Dec 7, 2014

First time builder, I need a new computer and I was wondering if this would cut it-
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NhHTNG
I plan on using it for upcoming games such as GTA V and the whole shabam.

oh, and if you download windows 10 beta, do you get it forever?

Andrei_316 · Dec 7, 2014

Davidh789 :

You do get the preview "forever" but you should really invest in a full OS, it makes everything run and it is your UI after all... Ask your friends, cousins, uncles, your whole family line... You'll probably find someone willing to share their windows with you. Though there is also Christmas and Birthdays

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8370 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($164.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.89 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $987.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-07 14:48 EST-0500

** Get Items such as monitors in Computer Shops like Best Buy, the usually have em cheaper and get it on boxing day or something the deals are amazing!

Also, this build is amazing for the price

In Canada my PC is around your price and I don't even have an SSD LOL

Davidh789 · Dec 7, 2014

Andrei_316 :

Davidh789 :

You do get the preview "forever" but you should really invest in a full OS, it makes everything run and it is your UI after all... Ask your friends, cousins, uncles, your whole family line... You'll probably find someone willing to share their windows with you. Though there is also Christmas and Birthdays

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8370 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($164.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.89 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $987.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-07 14:48 EST-0500

** Get Items such as monitors in Computer Shops like Best Buy, the usually have em cheaper and get it on boxing day or something the deals are amazing!

Also, this build is amazing for the price

In Canada my PC is around your price and I don't even have an SSD LOL

Thanks for the reply, the thing is I was dead set on Intel.. Is AMD worth the switch? I also can buy the i5-4690K for 180$.
I also plan on recording, which would be better?

and I never thought about buying a monitor on boxing day, thanks for the suggestion.

I also have a microcenter store near me, which usually have really good deals on CPUs.

Andrei_316 · Dec 7, 2014

Davidh789 :

Andrei_316 :

Thanks for the reply, the thing is I was dead set on Intel.. Is AMD worth the switch? I also can buy the i5-4690K for 180$.
I also plan on recording, which would be better?

and I never thought about buying a monitor on boxing day, thanks for the suggestion.

I also have a microcenter store near me, which usually have really good deals on CPUs.

Deals on parts picker is usually cheapest, but it won't hurt to check if it'll save you a couple bucks

The FX 8370 would handle itself better in Video Editing and Game play recording, those 8 cores really help in tasks where you need to multi-task. The i5 will still be up to the task but the 8370 will offer more performance. It depends what you would like more performance or have a better upgrade path to get more performance down the road?

Tibenmech · Dec 7, 2014

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($307.27 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS11X Performa CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Travelstar Z5K500 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($224.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Case: Antec NSK4100 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $896.67
Fail on my part. I would possible upgrade the hard drive and the CPU cooler. Not sure if the Graphics Card is bottlenecking the i7 though.

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