Best gaming computer for the price

steven37 · Nov 7, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DgbWpg

My girlfriends brother is wanting a gaming computer from me, this is what he made up for me.. I thought I'd run it by you guys before I start messing with it. He mainly is wanting this computer for gaming. All I know that he plays is League of legends but he could play others..

I am wondering what the best parts I can use to build this computer for around the same price of the one from the link

Gam3r01 · Nov 8, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $751.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-08 00:03 EST-0500

steven37 · Nov 8, 2015

Gam3r01 :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $751.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-08 00:03 EST-0500

A wifi adapter is needed. And why an i3? Also I don't think he'll need a ssd

Gam3r01 · Nov 8, 2015

You can just add in the one from the other build.
An i3 allowed for the upgrade from a 740 (not a gaming card) to a 380 (a solid gaming card).
Everyone needs an SSD!

If you dont think he will need it (some people dont mind load times/windows responsiveness) you CAN skip it.

RazerZ · Nov 8, 2015

If you have a Micro Center nearby they have some great deals on computer parts.

Since an SSD isn't needed and you are within budget I would upgrade to an i5. The sweet spot in terms of performance b/t an i3 and i7 and should last him a good amount of time before a platform upgrade is needed.

galeener · Nov 8, 2015

Yes definately don't get a 740 video card.

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