Need help with Best 600-700$ gaming rig build?
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Epsilon_0EVP
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($212.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $642.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I didn't choose a case, since I think that's a personal choice. One could choose parts with more power, but I chose parts that emphasize quality for longevity. I also didn't use mail-in rebates, since I don't like them, but you could save on the PSU and graphics card if you don't mind them.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($212.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $642.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-11 08:39 EDT-0400
I didn't choose a case, since I think that's a personal choice. One could choose parts with more power, but I chose parts that emphasize quality for longevity. I also didn't use mail-in rebates, since I don't like them, but you could save on the PSU and graphics card if you don't mind them.
Epsilon_0EVP
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Yeah, I just went for the 1866MHz memory (why not for $3? 
) and my graphics card also doesn't use a MIR, aside from being slightly higher end. Other than that, pretty darn similar. Either is a good option, depending on how close OP wants to get to $700.
) and my graphics card also doesn't use a MIR, aside from being slightly higher end. Other than that, pretty darn similar. Either is a good option, depending on how close OP wants to get to $700.
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I think it could still even handle a 8350. 125W (CPU) + 250W (GPU) = 375W, and that's based on TDP, which we're unlikely to ever reach in practice. We still have plenty of headroom for the rest of the system there, and the XFX is made well enough to handle the load.
Remember manufacturers suggest much higher capacity PSU's because some people use crap PSU's. You don't need a 750W unit if you use a good quality unit.
Remember manufacturers suggest much higher capacity PSU's because some people use crap PSU's. You don't need a 750W unit if you use a good quality unit.
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No, stick with Intel for now. Unfortunately, AMD has been unable to step up in high end CPU's, so their CPU's are noticeably weaker than Intel's for most games. The i5 we listed will beat or match the 8350 at almost every game.
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