500 dollar gaming pc

uklive · May 2, 2015

Im looking to build my first gaming pc for around 500 dollars. So far I have settled on this. Its a bit over budget and some general advice and help would be appreciated since I am just starting. I want to be able to play games like dying light and call of duty at good settings and 1080p max.
CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H87M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($73.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.50 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $562.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

RubixPenguin518 · May 2, 2015

I'd say a 280 in any $550 build is very impressive.

This is not the exact card, but here are some benchmarks: ( http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/sapphire-radeon-dual-x-r9-280,3914-3.html )

If I were you I'd go for it, although the processor is a only two cores so not great for content creation. Should be ok for gaming but if you want something with more cores, try an AMD, maybe this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113327 or this for a bit cheaper: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113326&cm_re=AMD_FX-4350-_-19-113-326-_-Product

If you do go for the AMD you would obviously have to change Motherboard, and you may not personally want to go team red.

uklive · May 2, 2015

I dont really have a problem with amd just the upgradability with intel is catching me. Apart from that I want to play dying light and similiar recent games so I wanted to confirm if 2 cores with be a problem.

DeathRabit · May 2, 2015

X4 860K after OC can cath up with i5-4440S and be only 10% slower compared to i5-4590
CPU performance Chart http://postimg.org/image/4vyf299cf/
Dark Pink OC
Source: http://www.overclock.net/t/1493307/relative-access-to-execution-throughput-comparison-chart
From one side dead end with X4 860K but cheaper.
From other side you can get i5 and i7

RubixPenguin518 · May 2, 2015

uklive :

Dying light specs are here: ( http://www.pcgamer.com/dying-light-system-requirements-are-killer/ )
Unfortunately that list wants a 4 cor minimum Intel or an 8-core AMD. As far as I know, there is no 4 core intel CPU for near $100, the AMD processor for this specification list (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113285) costs $140 so if you are looking at this game specifically then you may need to stetch this far. The Graphics card is also not great for such an intense game, it will probably be alright, just don't expect high specs 60 fps or anything.

DeathRabit · May 2, 2015

X4 860K with OC outperform both i5-2300 and FX-8320.
Up to 6 threads.
Dying light for minimum will use 4 threads.
Check this chart http://postimg.org/image/4vyf299cf/

RubixPenguin518 · May 2, 2015

DeathRabit :

Fair enough, I suppose that would be better, so go for it.

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