Build a gaming rig under $400

PJDUNN

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Also is it possible to build a rig under $400 that can play Ark Survival Evolved? My friend wants a pc and he doesn't think its possible. So help me prove him wrong! Preferrably make it as cheap as possible but I think this is fair enough :bounce:
 
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You could get under 400 by dropping the RAM down to 4 GB's or using a hard drive you already have, but this is close enough and will play more demanding games than just ARK.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($23.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Enthusiast Edition Video Card ($97.49 @ Newegg)...
You could get under 400 by dropping the RAM down to 4 GB's or using a hard drive you already have, but this is close enough and will play more demanding games than just ARK.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($23.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Enthusiast Edition Video Card ($97.49 @ Newegg)
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($26.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $414.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-10 20:35 EST-0500

Even cheaper if you have to get a mouse and keyboar or OS.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($23.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Enthusiast Edition Video Card ($97.49 @ Newegg)
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($26.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $324.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-10 20:38 EST-0500
 
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