Gaming pc under 500

Jellestoofpeer · May 14, 2016

Hi everyone
So i want to make my own gaming pc but i dont really know what parts i should use i would prefer a mini itx build. Can anyone help me with that?
Thx

BadActor · May 14, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone SG05BB-LITE Mini ITX Desktop Case ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Silverstone 450W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $489.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-14 16:35 EDT-0400

Archaic59 · May 14, 2016

■Open memory slot for upgrade.
■High quality large power supply for future GPU upgrade.
■SSD for super fast performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Urban S1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $491.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-14 16:49 EDT-0400

Jellestoofpeer · May 14, 2016

So i dont really need a ssd and would a quadcore processor not be better for the newer games?

Archaic59 · May 14, 2016

Jellestoofpeer :

The SSD is much faster and not much higher cost than a regular drive, although smaller total storage. Your budget does not support an Intel i5 processor.

Jellestoofpeer · May 14, 2016

So how much more would it cost for an intel core i5?

Hlsgsz · May 14, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Urban S1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $487.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-14 17:04 EDT-0400

An i5 would be better for games in the future, but you will get much better results by getting a more powerful GPU(the i3 will handle all cards up the very high end just fine, and will do so for the foreseable future)

Archaic59 · May 14, 2016

Jellestoofpeer :

An i5 would increase the cost to almost $600.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Urban S1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $575.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-14 17:09 EDT-0400

Jellestoofpeer · May 14, 2016

And a AMD processor they are a little bit cheaper right?

Archaic59 · May 14, 2016

Jellestoofpeer :

The Intel i3 beats anything AMD has in single core performance.

Jellestoofpeer · May 14, 2016

Okay
THX EVERYONE

Guest · May 14, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 880K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.65 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock A88M-G/3.1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($60.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 370 2GB NITRO OC Video Card ($128.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($26.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $501.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-14 17:13 EDT-0400

Jellestoofpeer · May 14, 2016

That last one does look better though but is that processor good because it is way cgeaper than the other ones?

Archaic59 · May 14, 2016

It's your money but Intel processors are the best for gaming.

Jellestoofpeer · May 14, 2016

Archaic59 :

Alright eveyone thank you for your replies have a great day

i will think about all of your suggestions

Thx.

Archaic59 · May 14, 2016

Here's a gaming performance chart to see what CPU's are best -

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-hierarchy,4312.html

Hlsgsz · May 14, 2016

Jellestoofpeer :

Go with Intel. Don't sink your money in the dead AMD platform. And my recommendation to go with the i3 and a more powerful GPU stands. An i3 paired with a 4 gig GTX 960(or R9 380) will wipe the floor with an i5 paired with a 2 gig r7 370 or gtx 950.

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