$600-700 Gaming PC Budget

UglyErnie · Jun 15, 2015

This is including a monitor since I don't have one, I have a keyboard and mouse however. I got it quite close to 700 dollars on this build but I'm not sure how good it is. I have never built a PC before so I am very new to this. Any recommendations? If anyone has better parts than these for even cheaper than these are that would also be a HUGE help.

For example, games I am trying to run include NBA 2K15, Saints Row IV, and Depth (max/near max graphics preferably)

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.20, Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98, OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($86.98, Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99, Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Enthusiast Edition Video Card ($132.98, Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99, NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($32.50 Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98, OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.98, B&H Buy)

James Mason · Jun 15, 2015

Here, lemme give you a bit better build.
1. You don't need an aftermarket CPU cooler unless you live in an 70C+ environment.
2. Don't need a z-series motherboard if your CPU can't overclock, and yours can't.
3. You'll need a better GPU to max games like saints row 4.
4. Corsair CX isn't a good PSU, this one is higher quality.
5. You'll need an OS, and you don't mention already having one. That'll cost you about $92-95.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($173.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($192.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($32.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.98 @ NCIX US)
Total: $691.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-15 20:47 EDT-0400

UglyErnie · Jun 15, 2015

James Mason :

Here, lemme give you a bit better build.
1. You don't need an aftermarket CPU cooler unless you live in an 70C+ environment.
2. Don't need a z-series motherboard if your CPU can't overclock, and yours can't.
3. You'll need a better GPU to max games like saints row 4.
4. Corsair CX isn't a good PSU, this one is higher quality.
5. You'll need an OS, and you don't mention already having one. That'll cost you about $92-95.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($173.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($192.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($32.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.98 @ NCIX US)
Total: $691.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-15 20:47 EDT-0400

Forgot to mention that I do have Windows 7 as on OS, which is fine for me. Also, I'm quite new to all of this, how important is the case? Obviously you need one, but what would the difference be between a higher and lower end one?

James Mason · Jun 15, 2015

UglyErnie :

The case is really unimportant except for looks. But, do you want to build a computer just to look at it, or to look at the pretty graphics it can make? The Cougar I chose is cheap, but still fairly good for a cheap case. It somewhat limits how much you can expand in it, but it's better to not waste $140 on a GPU that you're just gonna wanna upgrade in 2 months for a $200 GPU.

Higher end cases are made of "sturdier material" (see heavier), are usually bigger, have things like better cable management options for a cleaner looking build (and a little better airflow), windows, more fans (included with the case, most cases allow for a few optional fans as well), more front USB ports, LEDs, ect.

toughtrasher · Jun 15, 2015

Huh, I was just about to recommend a build with a 960 card in it too. Good eye, James. Since he already did it though, I say his build is solid too and you hit just below your budget.

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