Building PC for little bro. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
E

ESUOHDRIB

Reputable
Dec 20, 2015
3
0
4,510
HEY People.The only thing i currently have is a case. I need everything else. My budget is $600-700. He basically only plays first person shooters like call of duty etc. Im trying to get this build in by tomorrow morning to be able to order him everything. I do want to go with intel cpu because they are better but i know my budget isnt that great. Thanks in advance.
 
Sort by date Sort by votes
timeconsumer

timeconsumer

Splendid
Nov 28, 2011
3,130
0
22,960
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($202.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($93.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $678.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 15:59 EST-0500

If you don't need an OS you can afford a GTX 970 or R9 390.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Bossyfins

Bossyfins

Splendid
Dec 27, 2014
6,742
0
26,960
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.78 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380X 4GB WINDFORCE 2X Video Card ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $663.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 16:01 EST-0500
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Dark Lord of Tech

Dark Lord of Tech

Retired Moderator
Aug 18, 2009
128,614
1,778
159,590
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380X 4GB WINDFORCE 2X Video Card ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $706.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 16:08 EST-0500
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
E

ESUOHDRIB

Reputable
Dec 20, 2015
3
0
4,510
What do you think? I do not need operating system


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($41.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $652.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 16:51 EST-0500
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
timeconsumer

timeconsumer

Splendid
Nov 28, 2011
3,130
0
22,960
No need for a Z97 on a locked processor. The EVGA NEX PSU is not a good one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($331.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $706.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 17:21 EST-0500

This or an R9 390 would be the way I would go if you don't need an OS.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
naturesninja

naturesninja

Distinguished
Dec 15, 2013
1,153
0
19,660
Pretty much a repeated build, but if you go to JET.COM and enter the promo code 20NOW it will knock the price of the CPU and GPU to the following costs. Note that it is a $20% off coupon with a maximum of $50, plus there are other cost saving benefits on the site (shipping distance and waving free return/paying restocking fee if you return for reason other than not working). If you bought the GTX 970 by itself, it would be $243. Also, a Zotac GTX 960 4GB can be had instead for $160 outright or $169 if you combine with the i5 at $150. This promo expires on 12/26 and is no longer advertised on the site. It got me an R9 390 for $190 about a month or so ago, and another a few weeks later for $219. The code can only be used once per person(not address), so if you have a spouse or friend willing to help you can get other parts for your build with 20% off. Good luck, Merry Christmas back!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($150.00) <- jet.com w/ 20NOW promo ($180 before discount)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($267.00) <- jet.com w/ 20NOW promo code ($299 before discount)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $616.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 17:37 EST-0500

edit: the i5 4590 can be had for $3 more on jet.com
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
naturesninja

naturesninja

Distinguished
Dec 15, 2013
1,153
0
19,660
That's odd, I just checked it and still working for me. It actually says it expires on 1/1/2016 now. Is it saying the code is invalid? I do remember the code not working with some vendors on the i5, you may want to see if there is more than one buying option for it. I know it doesn't work with OS's. I'll see if I can come up with a solution. If you entered the 15now code before the 20now code, you may need to start all over again, and clear your cache/cookies first.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
naturesninja

naturesninja

Distinguished
Dec 15, 2013
1,153
0
19,660
It seems that the 15now brings it to the same price if you get both i5 and gpu, since it's a $50 maximum discount anyways. I just confirmed with i5 4590/gtx970.
Edit: I show $422 with 4590/gtx970 ($419 with 4460) whether 20now or 15now is applied. I also opted to waive free returns to get to that price.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom