J joeyofthebananas Reputable Dec 24, 2014 2 0 4,510 Dec 24, 2014 #1 http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KkytHx My friend is looking for a gaming computer for $700 or under. Is this a good build? Thank you.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KkytHx My friend is looking for a gaming computer for $700 or under. Is this a good build? Thank you.
Solution zeyuanfu Dec 24, 2014 The 960 should be around 250$. I would actually do something like this, which would have way more bang for you buck: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.49 @ Newegg) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @...
The 960 should be around 250$. I would actually do something like this, which would have way more bang for you buck: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.49 @ Newegg) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @...
Gallarian Distinguished Jun 25, 2011 1,687 0 20,460 Dec 24, 2014 #2 700 watts is way overkill for that build, 500 watts is more appropriate. If it was me, Id also wait out for the GTX 960 in January instead of getting a 760 now. Upvote 0 Downvote
700 watts is way overkill for that build, 500 watts is more appropriate. If it was me, Id also wait out for the GTX 960 in January instead of getting a 760 now.
J joeyofthebananas Reputable Dec 24, 2014 2 0 4,510 Dec 24, 2014 #3 Gallarian : 700 watts is way overkill for that build, 500 watts is more appropriate. If it was me, Id also wait out for the GTX 960 in January instead of getting a 760 now. He has to get it today, so is this a good build other than that and the 700w power supply is only $5 more than the 535w. Upvote 0 Downvote
Gallarian : 700 watts is way overkill for that build, 500 watts is more appropriate. If it was me, Id also wait out for the GTX 960 in January instead of getting a 760 now. He has to get it today, so is this a good build other than that and the 700w power supply is only $5 more than the 535w.
zeyuanfu Splendid Jun 19, 2014 4,919 0 24,960 Dec 24, 2014 Solution #4 The 960 should be around 250$. I would actually do something like this, which would have way more bang for you buck: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.49 @ Newegg) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center) Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Total: $687.43 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-24 18:35 EST-0500 Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
The 960 should be around 250$. I would actually do something like this, which would have way more bang for you buck: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.49 @ Newegg) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center) Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Total: $687.43 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-24 18:35 EST-0500