Have been given Christmas $ for a game build, need direction please.

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Crafter14

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Hello

I have been trying to read lots of the posts here and it has been a big help, but a little confusing for a first timer I guess you could say.

I have received $ 550.00 dollars to build me a gaming computer.

I have a existing 1080p monitor and have access to windows 8.

What I like doing: I am currently a big minecrafter like several i have read about here. I record my games and want to start rendering them to you tube.

I do play call of duty and battlefield some as well. Like playing some online games and surfing the web.

Could I get a suggestion or 2 of builds that would work for my situation. I hope to get it shipped here, so can build next week.

Thanks So much,
Kyle
 
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capt_taco

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Something like this will get you into an i5 with a decent video card. Ignore the comments about the cheap motherboard since you won't be overclocking that CPU anyway.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.97 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $565.89
 
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Crafter14

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o.k., no probably won't overclock...just want fast Minecraft...tired of being slow.

Also would like when I get some more $ to be able to upgrade with this build....maybe like better processor or video card, memory etc. say in a year.
 
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logainofhades

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Here is the best I can do with and i5 and not including mail in rebates.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ 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: Rosewill RANGER-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($27.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $547.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-19 14:02 EST-0500
 
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Crafter14

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Hey thanks, i do probably have 75-100 I could throw into it out of my own "cash stash" if need be.

I forgot to mention the case...which most look good in suggestions, usually have friends over and want everything tucked away in case and maybe some lighting in it....show off...lol
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ ZT 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $655.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-19 14:11 EST-0500
 
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