Is it possible to build a computer for 500$? video card not needed

Guest · Jul 10, 2015

Hello

I would like to build a computer around my gtx 970
I already have the card but the other parts of my build bottlenecks it
Is it possible to buy parts from 500$ and fully use the power of the gtx 970?
I prefer intel
Gpu monitor and peripherals psu case are not needed
Games: the witcher 3 starcraft 2 (with lots of units)
Resolution:900p
(I live in Hungary 150 000 huf)
I will overclock
I will use it for gaming

Thanks for the help

nyterage · Jul 10, 2015

what do you need for it? just cpu, processor and RAM? assuming your current system is able to power the 970 you dont need a power supply unless you wanted to upgrade, would a new case be needed as well?

Guest · Jul 10, 2015

I have a xfx pro series xxx 850w forgot to mention sry xD

nyterage · Jul 10, 2015

thats alright. so would it be $500 for just a new CPU, RAM and Motherboard?

Guest · Jul 10, 2015

Case is not so important i can aways use 10 year old cases right?
I have some good but prety old ones

boosted1g · Jul 10, 2015

Instead of trying to build a full new system you should re-use as much of your system as possible.

EDITED: your psu is very good, no worries there.

If you have a decent power supply and can re-use your hard drive and case then all you really need is a CPU, motherboard, and possibly memory (if current memory is not ddr-3). All this is very easily doable for your price range.

Guest · Jul 10, 2015

If its not good idea with this money i can get like 700-800$ (200-300 000 huf) by end of summer (if that can buy me skylake

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boosted1g · Jul 10, 2015

An i5 4460 cpu, asus z97-a motherboard, and 8gb of ddr3 memory from Gskill, Corsair or crucial will work great together and should easily be in your budget.

In USD that would cost $350.

With the money left over you could even get an SSD drive!!

nyterage · Jul 10, 2015

yeah, if its just those 3 parts, really $500 is overkill. this setup could easily last another 3+ years

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $377.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-10 11:25 EDT-0400

Ra_V_en · Jul 10, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($205.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($40.50 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.31 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $521.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-10 11:25 EDT-0400

I seriously doubt you need anything stronger than that for GTX 970

Guest · Jul 10, 2015

I would like to use a new hdd ( i just bought the psu for this card it was not in the old system)

nyterage · Jul 10, 2015

storage added. hits your budget perfectly.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($122.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $500.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-10 11:29 EDT-0400

Ra_V_en · Jul 10, 2015

Cut down PSU from my build and you will have it.
Also that Xeon build is quite good as well, a bit slower clock from i5 4790 but you have 8 threads instead.

Edit:
Paying 120$ for 2TB Caviar is plain stupid... i'd rather use 128GB SSD + 1TB combo for quite similar price.

Azn Cracker · Jul 10, 2015

I think you should get a new case as well since your current one is 10 years old. Better airflow, cable management, features, and aesthetics. You will probably want a new one later anyways and it will be a huge hassle to take everything apart and put it back together.

with an intel i5, you can have the 4590k,mobo, 16gb ram for around $400. Leaving you a bunch of money for a case.

Guest · Jul 10, 2015

■ Can i carry over my old ram?( kingston hyperx 8gb 2400mhz) or its not a good idea?

Also i will overclock for sure

nyterage · Jul 10, 2015

that ram may or may not work with it, newer intel processors use lower voltage ddr3 so some motherboards will take it, underclock and undervolt to meet those specs, others will not boot at all. if youd like a new case and want to overclock, this build should leave you enough room to get any case youd like.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $393.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-10 11:36 EDT-0400

Guest · Jul 10, 2015

http://www.a4team.hu/szamitogep_alkatresz/processzor_-_intel-c18234/intel/core_i5-4690k_3500_6mb_s1150_box_-_bx80646i54690k-p102306 70 000
http://shop.realsys.hu/shop.php?op=look&gr=termek&id=termekalaplapsocket1150gigabytegaz97xgaming3150401121116&src=arukereso 36000
http://www.rambazar.com/product.php?id=826 19000

http://clickshop.hu/cooler-master-k350-szamitogephaz--27207/?ref=arukereso 11000

http://www.speedshop.hu/termekek/65672/western-digital-caviar-blue-sata3-3-5-col-1tb-64mb-puffer-wd10ezex.html?ak=0 16500
This might fit how is it?
152500 just a bit above the budget :/

I dont like this hdd its the exact same as my old one
What is the best alternative? (Not western digital)

Guest · Jul 10, 2015

Arock or gigabyte? My gpu is gigabyte g1 and i like it is it good in mobo too?

nyterage · Jul 10, 2015

ive personally not had good experiences with gigabyte motherboards, and have no experience at all with asrock motherboards. i usually stick to asus or msi as ive had good experiences with them

Guest · Jul 10, 2015

I would stay away from asrock and gigabyte than
http://compker.hu/termek/16933
http://ipon.hu/webshop/product/msi_z97_gaming_5_./671565
The msi one is a bit cheaper what do you think?

Guest · Jul 10, 2015

Thou this is a bit over the budget :/

nyterage · Jul 10, 2015

yes that MSI board is very good, the Gaming 3 variant is also a great choice and can be found cheaper.

Guest · Jul 10, 2015

That mobo is 50 000
Cpu is 70 000
Ram is 19 000
That leaves 11 000 for the winchester = 37$

Guest · Jul 10, 2015

It seems i will have to use my old ram :/ to buy a new winchester

Guest · Jul 10, 2015

I will only change cpu+ mobo for now and replace any not working parts if needed
Msi z97 gaming 5+ i5 4690k
Hopefully xD

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