Will this be a good pc build?

CyberJakeWolf · May 1, 2016

HELP I want to build a PC, which I have never done before. I have a 600 dollar budget for the whole setup(Things like the OS, monitor, keyboard, mouse etc) I know it is small but I have hope. I don"t know if this is a good build or not. I don't need to run super demanding games but I would like to run higher end games. The lower the price the better, but I want to run games well so I don't mind going up a little (50 dollars maybe) here is what I have http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/35WLQL9BCUT21/ref=cm_wl_huc_title

BadActor · May 1, 2016

You can build a much better system for around the same money. It will give you higher FPS in games and has more upgrade options. The card you selected is very weak and won't meet the minimum requirements for most newer games. The PSU is high quality and more than enough for your needs.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H110M PRO-D Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($33.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card ($138.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $550.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-01 22:12 EDT-0400

Anonymous09 · May 1, 2016

You can do way better for that much money, here, this is something that will blow away every game at 1080p:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($33.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380X 4GB WINDFORCE 2X Video Card ($223.98 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC Futurus -BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $581.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-01 22:15 EDT-0400

Plus windows 10 license on amazon, $40, and that leaves $60+ for kb/mouse. The only thing that it doesn't take into that budget is a monitor. If you MUST absolutely fit a monitor into that budget, this would be better, but MUCH less powerful. It would be great if you had a spare tv lying around to hook up to this thing, but if not, this fits in:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($33.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($123.98 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC Futurus -BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $433.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-01 22:19 EDT-0400

It would still run most of your games maxed out at 1080p, but not nearly at the performance level of the 380x. You also wouldn't be able to play any of the latest triple a titles at anything above low settings. You can also add an ssd if you want, although I usually steer away from adding them onto budget builds since it can be added later when you have more money to spend on a good quality one.

bootcher · May 1, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B150M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($33.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($173.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $663.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-01 22:20 EDT-0400

- I3 will give better performance compared to FX 6300 on most if not all games
- R9 280 for much better gaming performance
- SSD and harddrive included
- 1080p monitor

Anonymous09 · May 1, 2016

BadActor :

Great build, but psu is a bit overkill. Also, he can buy a system builder license at half that price to save on cost. And this is really just personal preference, but I've seen two friends buy the cm storm combo, and both hated it. It's really a cheap piece of crap that bundle. Mouse being the weakest link in both situations.

maestro0428 · May 1, 2016

Good builds all around. I too would go intel. I tried the CM Storm combo key/mouse for a client and they are just okay. They look good, but why in the hell would the make the lighting off when you start with the PC and then make you hit the key to turn it on? WTF. Go with Corsair key/mice, they are much much better.

Anonymous09 · May 1, 2016

maestro0428 :

HA, yeah I also forgot about that. The keyboard is decent at best, the mouse is cheap shit. And it bugs the hell out of me that it never turns off unless you kill power to the port it's plugged into at power off.

BadActor · May 1, 2016

Anonymous09 :

The PSU is not overkill. It's a very good Tier 2 and perfect for use with a GTX 950 while still allowing upgrades to a GTX 970 if needed. The PSU you have listed is a a more expensive Tier 1 which is indeed a bit overkill for a budget system. The CM Storm keyboard is just a cheap keyboard and mouse to get your foot in the door. At this budget level what do you expect? As far as the license goes, unless your buying from an approved Microsoft partner, it's buyer beware. I've never seen any partners sell the OS that cheap.

maestro0428 · May 1, 2016

Seasonic or bust.

Anonymous09 · May 1, 2016

I've bought tons of system builder licenses, all perfectly valid. Buyer beware, not really. Don't be a dumbass is a general rule, but it's not something to lose sleep over at night. And imo, a $60 500w psu is a bit overkill for a 950, which sips power. If we are talking about an upgrade path, sure. But the psu I listed was less than half the price and less wattage for the 750 build, and only $15 more for the other build, which is clear tier 1 territory.

maestro0428 · May 1, 2016

It does sip power, but a 520w will handle pretty much any card and it will last through many builds. A psu is something I wouldn't skimp on. Keyboard/mouse either.

Anonymous09 · May 1, 2016

maestro0428 :

Yeah, hence me listing the evga p2. I would never skimp on a psu, never have recommended it. But it doesn't mean that you should spend a larger amount of cash on a psu you won't need. Buy a good quality one for the best price you can find, but don't over kill it. There are certain merits to buying a good psu, then keeping it when you upgrade later. But it adds greater costs on a budget, and when you do decide to finally beef up your build, you'll be wanting the latest and greatest hardware which will cost you a pretty penny anyway. At that point, you can add on a different psu to cater to that specific build's needs, which won't be much more than what you'll most likely be spending.

For OP's situation, he can really do with a 500w psu if he really wanted, just incase he wanted to throw in a 970 at one point. But I don't see the point really. If he goes with a 380x or 950, that will last him plenty of time for just playing games at 1080p. It just doesn't justify the cost, and inefficiency of pairing a 950 with a 500w really.

maestro0428 · May 2, 2016

Point taken. I don't have any experience with EVGAs psus to be honest. I know they stand behind the products (I use only their gpus).

maestro0428 · May 2, 2016

Didn't see anyone mention getting an ssd... Which you must have these days. It makes everything snappier, not just app loading and booting. Even if you add a 120GB to your hard disk choice, you would have a good start. If you can pinch a penny on the psu, maybe something else too which could get ya much better storage performance.

Anonymous09 · May 2, 2016

maestro0428 :

I think BA had one in his build, I offered it up as a suggestion if OP had extra cash. They really are the miracle upgrade though, no doubt. But for budget builds, ssds are more of a luxury, they won't affect gaming performance at all and they will only add an extra unneeded expense to an already tight budget.

On the point of evga, they make great psu's. The p2 series I linked in one of the builds is clearly one of the better tier 1's you can get for your money. They certainly aren't perfect, but then again neither is seasonic, or any other well reputable company for that matter.

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