$400-$500 Gaming PC Build

Andrew23374 · Apr 13, 2015

Hello everyone! For the longest time I have been a console gamer, but I have heard excellent things about PC gaming. Today I would like some help in choosing the best parts for the absolute best performance in gaming. I have set my budget within the 400-500 dollar price range. Any help is greatly appreciated! Note I am very inexperienced in choosing parts, but I get the general idea. (Post PcPartPicker links below!)

clutchc · Apr 13, 2015

Unfortunately, you won't get "the absolute best performance in gaming" for that kind of budget. But you should get better than a console can provide. Are you looking to build or to buy pre-made?

CTurbo · Apr 13, 2015

$500 with or without windows?

Andrew23374 · Apr 13, 2015

I am looking for a custom-built PC.

Andrew23374 · Apr 13, 2015

CTurbo :

I already have my desired OS so it will not be included in the price of this build.

CTurbo · Apr 13, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($53.10 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($21.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $501.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-13 22:31 EDT-0400

clutchc · Apr 13, 2015

+1^
Good build for the money.

Andrew23374 · Apr 14, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vVnpJx

Is this a better or worse build than yours?

CTurbo · Apr 14, 2015

It's worse and does not even have a psu

Andrew23374 · Apr 14, 2015

One last thing, does this card offer better or worse graphics than the one you picked? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9280xtdfd

CTurbo · Apr 14, 2015

It looks like the same video card.

Stick with the i3 over the FX6300. You can't afford a good enough motherboard for the FX at your budget. The motherboard you picked with the FX is terrible. The i3 is better most of the time anyway.

Andrew23374 · Apr 14, 2015

So, do you think as a specialist in this field, that the pc you have built will offer good graphics and minimal lag in-game? Thanks so much for your support by the way.

CTurbo · Apr 14, 2015

It is easily the best you can get in your budget. It will perform very well for you as long as your expectations are realistic. It's a very solid build with a lot of upgrade potential too. $70 more would get you an i5 if you can swing it.

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