$550-$700 gaming build

skylord_ · Apr 18, 2015

I am looking for a mid budget build $550-$700.

I feel like for my uses the AMD FX 6300 would be a good fit.
I do a good amount of multitasking along with the gaming.

I would also like the idea of being able to overclock the processor later.

Thanks in advance!
-Skylord

Sammyjo20 · Apr 18, 2015

skylord_ :

If you love your Multitasking, I would get these:

CPU: AMD FX 6300
RAM: 2x4gb DDR3
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0068OI7T8?redirect=true&ref_=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i2

Graphics card: GTX 750ti: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ICUGOP0?keywords=gtx%20750ti&qid=1429386095&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

- Sam

Archaic59 · Apr 18, 2015

OMG not you again.

skylord_ · Apr 18, 2015

Thanks that definitely gives me something to think about.

Archaic59 · Apr 18, 2015

j / k ... I'm trying an OC Intel build for $700, but not having much luck.

skylord_ · Apr 18, 2015

Idk I just am exploring the price to performance ratios. But archaic 59 what type of build would you go with for this prove point?

Archaic what type of computer do you have?

Archaic59 · Apr 18, 2015

mouse over my avatar to see my system.
Cheapest Intel build I can make with i5 "k" CPU:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT WH ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $712.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-18 16:20 EDT-0400

Sammyjo20 · Apr 18, 2015

Archaic59 :

Was that to me, Sir?

Archaic59 · Apr 18, 2015

Sammyjo20 :

No just messing with Skylord

Sammyjo20 · Apr 18, 2015

Alright.

skylord_ · Apr 18, 2015

Preferably closer to the $550 end the price point.
If it is closer to $700 it would need the operating system.

Also archaic I cannot "mouse" over your avatar. I am on mobile. To me you do not even have an avatar :0

Archaic59 · Apr 18, 2015

skylord_ :

At that price point it might have to be AMD system to get OC.
I have 3570K, Asus P8Z77-M PRO, 16GB G.Skill Sniper 1600, EVGA 750 Ti SC, Sandisk Extreme SSD, Antec Earthwatts EA500D, Asus VS238H-P monitor, and R4 case.

skylord_ · Apr 18, 2015

Nice system
I'll setup a quick build and see what you all think

madmatt30 · Apr 18, 2015

At that price point compromises have to be made unfortunately , set the price at $600 max as thst leaves room for the os .
In this build its the motherboard - its still good quality,will still push big overclocks with a 6300 should you require - its downfall is limited expansion ports & its only sata 2 as opposed to sata 3 - with all but the fastest ssd drives this will take a 10% performance hit max should you drop an ssd drive in future.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($97.46 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK AIDOS 48.6 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($21.96 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($47.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $592.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-18 17:18 EDT-0400

With this build its a better full size atx motherboard,at the expense of a lower powered GPU (some would disagree but it definitely is inferior to the 280x IMO) & a lower quality PSU - but one I would consider wholly acceptable for the lowered power consumption.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($97.46 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK AIDOS 48.6 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($21.96 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($181.79 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $589.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-18 17:28 EDT-0400

skylord_ · Apr 18, 2015

What about something like this?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WRsvkL
I went over by a bit but I feel like this would be pretty good.
I tried switching the hdd and SSD for a hybrid drive but it ended up being slower with less storage for more money.

Thanks for all of the help with this.

madmatt30 · Apr 18, 2015

^ for that price you'd be better just taking my second build & adding a ssd & the os.
The 960 is so much more powerful than the 750ti that they're incomparable ,a 6300+aftermarket cooler is a far better choice than the 6350, & 3 sticks of ram will lose you dual channel dropping memory throughput (8gb is enough anyway for all but the most extenuating circumstances)

As in

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($97.46 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK AIDOS 48.6 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($21.96 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($58.25 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($191.24 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Total: $766.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-18 18:13 EDT-0400

skylord_ · Apr 18, 2015

I have heard for overclocking the 6350 is better, would it be worth just $20 to upgrade to that processor?

skylord_ · Apr 19, 2015

Would something like this work pretty well for overall gaming?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mLXhJx

Archaic59 · Apr 19, 2015

Your build will work great!

skylord_ · Apr 19, 2015

I feel like my build will surpass the one you put together in many things, especially boot time...

skylord_ · Apr 19, 2015

Would anyone else have other thoughts?
Preferably about my build as I am pretty sure I am going to stick with it but I may switch a few things around, nothing make though.

Thanks again!!

skylord_ · Apr 20, 2015

Archaic sorry, I did not see your comment... It wouldn't load for me.

What would be one way to improve it though?

Bodhisattwa_techie99 · Apr 20, 2015

You Could Always Go For The AMD A10 APU 7850k.......it is good enough and can handle games well considering you play at mid settings.........

Other Specs:-
500watt PSU
8GB RAM
1TB HDD
120GB SSD......(REALLY GREAT FOR GAMING.......)

skylord_ · Apr 20, 2015

An apu would not do what I am wanting it looks like the FX 6300/6350 will work about the best but I am just not sure quick one to get...

madmatt30 · Apr 20, 2015

You need to rework your build to fit a better GPU - the 750ti is honestly weak for new titles & is not a good buy at that price.

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