What do you think about this budget gaming build for around 400 USD? How can I make it even cheaper for the same performace?

duyleon

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How can I make it even cheaper for the same performace? Thanks guys, you are awesome :)


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JNy4jX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JNy4jX/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($96.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($52.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 2GB FTW ACX Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC M88-BK MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($22.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $397.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-12 16:25 EST-0500
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Fh26xr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Fh26xr/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($73.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI A78M-E35 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.69 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $395.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when...
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KkgtsY
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KkgtsY/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z87M GAMING Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($85.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $407.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-12 16:47 EST-0500

more futur proof
you will need to upgrade the bios
 

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Fh26xr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Fh26xr/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($73.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI A78M-E35 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.69 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $395.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 15:44 EST-0500
 
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