Going to Build a Gaming Computer for about $700, would appreciate a look

Hoosker · Dec 14, 2015

Hello,
I'm going to put together a computer with my 12YO for PC Gaming. At first we were going to buy one that was already put together, but he would like to work on one with me as a project. I have budgeted about $700. I think I have about everything except the OS... which I will get from Reddit.

He will primarily use the build for gaming. But will edit gaming videos captured from an elgato and webcam

After several weeks of lurking the forum, I've put together this list from PC Parts Picker. Please give me your thoughts. I would appreciate any recommendations.

Thanks in advance- greg

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xdrPwP
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xdrPwP/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($233.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($38.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $702.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-14 11:40 EST-0500

Mac070 · Dec 14, 2015

Everything is good . Get the RaidMax Vampire 700w continuous 80+ Gold modular . It's been tested by professionals and is a very good psu . Other raidmax psu s suck

Mrcrazed · Dec 14, 2015

Hoosker :

Hello,
I'm going to put together a computer with my 12YO for PC Gaming. At first we were going to buy one that was already put together, but he would like to work on one with me as a project. I have budgeted about $700. I think I have about everything except the OS... which I will get from Reddit.

He will primarily use the build for gaming. But will edit gaming videos captured from an elgato and webcam

After several weeks of lurking the forum, I've put together this list from PC Parts Picker. Please give me your thoughts. I would appreciate any recommendations.

Thanks in advance- greg

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xdrPwP
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xdrPwP/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($233.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($38.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $702.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-14 11:40 EST-0500

If I were you, I would spend I tiny bit more and spring for 16 gb of ram, you know, for future proofing and all that.

bignastyid · Dec 14, 2015

Mac070 :

You have a link to those reviews? Because I can't find any by a trusted reviewer and the fact that its Raidmax and made by HEC point to it being a not so good PSU.

bignastyid · Dec 14, 2015

I see no need of a Z97 especially a cheap one. I'd get a different motherboard and spend savings on a better PSU.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($50.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($233.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $696.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-14 12:30 EST-0500

Hoosker · Dec 14, 2015

bignastyid :

Fantastic! That's what I'll do.
I see you picked a different case as well. It looks as if Amazon Prime has your recommended case in Orange for $49. and since we do graphics, it won't be a problem to change the color.
Thanks for your help!

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