Just checking on other options in a $500 budget gaming build

svellocido · Jan 17, 2016

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/G7Qx4D

Just wanted someone to go behind me and let me know if any of these parts are worth the money for them. Looking for a reliable build that can at least play Fallout 4. Doesn't have to be on Ultra settings either.

BadActor · Jan 17, 2016

If you don't mind lowering the settings, the onboard graphics (HD 530) of the i5 will run FO4 quite nicely. I've tried it on mine and with several other games and get very playable frame rates. Then you still have a very good foundation for future video card and other upgrades. Changed the case for USB 3.0 and to a higher quality PSU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($43.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($16.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $481.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-17 05:39 EST-0500

svellocido · Jan 17, 2016

BadActor :

If you don't mind lowering the settings, the onboard graphics (HD 530) of the i5 will run FO4 quite nicely. I've tried it on mine and with several other games and get very playable frame rates. Then you still have a very good foundation for future video card and other upgrades. Changed the case for USB 3.0 and to a higher quality PSU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($43.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($16.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $481.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-17 05:39 EST-0500

Will I need a thermal compound for this build? I just remember seeing that some setups don't need it as it comes with it.

BadActor · Jan 18, 2016

The processor will come with it pre-applied. It's nice to have some on hand though in case you need to remount the cooler.

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