Low Budget Pc build: AMD Fx6300 or i3 4170

austinjay05 · Dec 7, 2015

Im looking to build a gaming pc mainly for csgo. my budget is around $3-400 and i need help on deciding which processor and parts to use to keep it in my budget. I play cs on 1920x1080 on all low settings and im trying to keep my fps ~200 fps as i have a 144hz monitor. (i do plan on overclocking if possible)

Could i get any advice on which parts to get?

CPU:
MOBO:
RAM:
GPU:
PSU:
CASE:
HDD:

DonkeyOatie · Dec 7, 2015

What GPU do you plan? The i3 can do it with the right GPU, as can the FX6300. However, no chance of it at 1080p for your budget. The CPU will need to be overclocked if a FX6300 and at a limit of about $55 per part, no way. The OS alone will use nearly 20% of your budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 360 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Elite V2 550W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $492.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-07 16:55 EST-0500

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-GAMING 3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 360 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Elite V2 550W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $495.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-07 16:57 EST-0500

austinjay05 · Dec 7, 2015

DonkeyOatie :

What GPU do you plan? The i3 can do it with the right GPU, as can the FX6300. However, no chance of it at 1080p for your budget. The CPU will need to be overclocked if a FX6300 and at a limit of about $55 per part, no way. The OS alone will use nearly 20% of your budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 360 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Elite V2 550W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $492.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-07 16:55 EST-0500

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-GAMING 3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 360 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Elite V2 550W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $495.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-07 16:57 EST-0500

Thanks for the reply, ill take a look at the builds you have suggested. its a little over my budget but im assuming its worth saving more for a build.

DrSandwich · Jan 1, 2016

austinjay05 :

DonkeyOatie :

Thanks for the reply, ill take a look at the builds you have suggested. its a little over my budget but im assuming its worth saving more for a build.

I don't know if its too late, but I would go with the i3, because it performs around the same as the FX 6300, and better in some cases, and you can upgrade down the road, which I what I plan on doing.

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