Cpu+Mobo Combos for the money?, No upgrading in the future!

TNT27 · Jan 14, 2015

Client does not plan to upgrade in the future, and he is on a tight budget (600$ for the whole system, not including the OS) He plans to play Planetside 2, Bf4, and future games (Both CPU intensive) If the CPU allows it he most likely will do a small-mild overclock.
I repeat he does not plan to upgrade the system at all.

I was thinking 6300 as more games are starting to use multi-threads, and I believe this cpu will keep up in most games paired with a r9 280. The Fx-6300 does keep up in Planetside 2, but not as well as an intel cpu would.

FX-6300 + MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Motherboard (If theres cheaper mobo out there that can oc decently I would like to know)

The cheaper the beter for his needs, Im just asking the best budget cpu+mobo combo is?
Again open to all suggestions!

Extra Details and other un-important questions:
Rest of the planned build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dLTmBm

He Plans to use a new 60" tv for his monitor, would more video memory help on higher resolutions? An example a 280x with 3gb would be a better choice than 760 having 2gb when gaming on higher resolutions?

Thanks.

Math Geek · Jan 14, 2015

if he can go to $650 this would be a solid build. the locked i5 is plenty of cpu power and added with the r9-280 it will have plenty of gaming power as well.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($185.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $652.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 21:15 EST-0500

if not then something like this would work.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($96.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $595.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 21:17 EST-0500

but honestly that last $50 does get a great jump in cpu performance if he can swing it. i did add a cheap case in case it is needed. if not, that is even closer to fitting the i5 into the budget

and to answer your other question. yes vram will help a lot at higher resolutions. the most he would be doing is probably 1080p which the 280 will do well.

Sig2525 · Jan 14, 2015

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-b81-cheap-overclocking,3888.html

TNT27 · Jan 14, 2015

Math Geek :

if he can go to $650 this would be a solid build. the locked i5 is plenty of cpu power and added with the r9-280 it will have plenty of gaming power as well.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($185.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $652.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 21:15 EST-0500

if not then something like this would work.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($96.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $595.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 21:17 EST-0500

but honestly that last $50 does get a great jump in cpu performance if he can swing it. i did add a cheap case in case it is needed. if not, that is even closer to fitting the i5 into the budget

and to answer your other question. yes vram will help a lot at higher resolutions. the most he would be doing is probably 1080p which the 280 will do well.

Thanks! Ill ask him if he can afford a bit more, also I forgot he does not need a case as I have some 200r cases lying around that will do just fine.

Math Geek · Jan 14, 2015

drop the $30 for the case and the i5 is only $620 which is an even better price for him

twist his arm if you have to. he won't regret it!!

TNT27 · Jan 14, 2015

Also i managed to squeeze in an i5 and still be under budget: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/y8V4jX

Will that mobo be enough? he does not need any special features, and will only use a single GPU

Math Geek · Jan 14, 2015

that mobo would be plenty for his uses. the only thing i would be careful of is to get a 2 x 4gb ram set. that filter keeps popping up a single 8 gb stick. the dual channel kit would be a lot faster for the system.

TNT27 · Jan 14, 2015

Math Geek :

Cool, and will do with the Ram

mlga91 · Jan 14, 2015

Here you are:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($186.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NS Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $591.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 23:45 EST-0500

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