Budget Gaming Build for Friend

JoltGod · Dec 8, 2014

My friend wants an inexpensive, but powerful gaming build, under $850. I have created this build for him, but I want some help with part choices! http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/BTqzWZ HE WANTS TO GET CLOSE TO MAXING OUT DRAGON AGE: INQUISITION!

Thaisnang · Dec 8, 2014

Inquisition does not even launch on a dual core. So, FX-6300 would be a better choice.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.89 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($108.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 280X 3GB royalQueen Video Card ($259.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.95 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.89 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $856.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-08 20:51 EST-0500

JoltGod · Dec 8, 2014

Thaisnang :

Inquisition does not even launch on a dual core. So, FX-6300 would be a better choice.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.89 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($108.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 280X 3GB royalQueen Video Card ($259.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.95 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.89 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $856.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-08 20:51 EST-0500

Lol I should have done better research then thanks

DonQuixoteMC · Dec 8, 2014

Unfortunately it takes a ton of mail in rebates to get the price this low, so if that's a problem let me know. That said, this is a darn fine rig and will easily power through any game at 1080p. Except Assassin's Creed Unity... That game is a mess.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.95 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($289.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Apex SK-393-C ATX Mid Tower Case ($26.25 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.89 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $852.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-08 21:00 EST-0500

EDIT: Oh god. No offense to Thaisnang, but you'll be disappointed with that build.

JoltGod · Dec 8, 2014

DonQuixoteMC :

Unfortunately it takes a ton of mail in rebates to get the price this low, so if that's a problem let me know. That said, this is a darn fine rig and will easily power through any game at 1080p. Except Assassin's Creed Unity... That game is a mess.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.95 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($289.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Apex SK-393-C ATX Mid Tower Case ($26.25 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.89 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $852.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-08 21:00 EST-0500

EDIT: Oh god. No offense to Thaisnang, but you'll be disappointed with that build.

I sent him both builds, he'll make the choice himself

Thanks for replying after the solution was already chosen!

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