Whats a good build for a budget PC

Arreisjwilliams · Mar 23, 2017

I can get these for around 203.00 USD
AMD Phenom II X4 B95 4 Core 3GHz Socket AM3 95watt HDXB95WFK4DGI CPU Processor

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini

Mushkin Enhanced ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Desktop Memory Model 997030E

im wondering are these pieces good for a budget build, this would be my 1st step into pc gaming. thank you and if you can give any advice or recommendation it would be nice my budget is around 250 im not looking for heavy gaming just a small test to see how i like it.

WiiUMasterGman · Mar 23, 2017

You should be able to find a Radeon RX 460 for cheaper. I really would suggest that though. Do you have a budget for this build? And what country do you live in?

raisonjohn · Mar 23, 2017

Do you already have a motherboard?

Arreisjwilliams · Mar 23, 2017

WiiUMasterGman :

I live in united states California LA and my budget can range from 250 or maybe 300 but most likely 250.

raisonjohn · Mar 23, 2017

If you don't have a motherboard here's a suggested build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($74.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($46.90 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Video Card ($107.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $289.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-23 23:27 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($74.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($46.90 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 460 2GB Dual OC Video Card ($85.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $267.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-23 23:29 EDT-0400

Arreisjwilliams · Mar 23, 2017

raisonjohn :

I have one its from a old pc optiplex 780, i don't know the exact model the motherboard is though.

WiiUMasterGman · Mar 23, 2017

Look around for a socket 775 CPU especially Intel Core 2 Quad Qxxxx. A RX 460 is around 90 dollars. DDR2 RAM is cheap and readily available.

raisonjohn · Mar 23, 2017

Arreisjwilliams :

The motherboard is old, probably LGA 775 socket. If it is, you can't use AMD CPU with that one. You'd need a new motherboard.

My suggested Pentium G4560 is better price/performance than the Phenom II X4 http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Pentium-G4560-vs-AMD-Phenom-II-X4-965/3892vs606

WiiUMasterGman · Mar 23, 2017

I'm sorry I didn't see the other posts. But I would go for raisonjohn suggestion but this is cheaper and gives the same performance https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4QVtRG

velocityg4 · Mar 23, 2017

The CPU will be awful. At least try to get a used system with a 2nd generation or later Core i3 or high end Core 2 Quad like a Q9500. It won't be great but passable.

Trying to go cheap to see how you like it won't really give you a good impression. You need a computer for other uses. Instead you can think along the lines of getting a good computer for everyday use. Then spend an extra $125 on a good GPU.

The best I can come up with is buying a refurbished Dell Optiplex 3010 and installing the GTX 1050 2GB. The PSU is only 265W and nvidia recommends 300W. So you may or may not have issues. Upgrading the PSU is the best option. However, the Dell technical guidebook for the Optiplex 3010 say the MT model supports up to a 75W GPU. Which the 1050 meets those requirements. It also supports 12v 17A on one rail and 12v 9A on the second rail.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5965059428

Guidebook P.16: http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/optix/en/optiplex_3010_technical_guidebook.pdf

Arreisjwilliams · Mar 24, 2017

velocityg4 :

The CPU will be awful. At least try to get a used system with a 2nd generation or later Core i3 or high end Core 2 Quad like a Q9500. It won't be great but passable.

Trying to go cheap to see how you like it won't really give you a good impression. You need a computer for other uses. Instead you can think along the lines of getting a good computer for everyday use. Then spend an extra $125 on a good GPU.

The best I can come up with is buying a refurbished Dell Optiplex 3010 and installing the GTX 1050 2GB. The PSU is only 265W and nvidia recommends 300W. So you may or may not have issues. Upgrading the PSU is the best option. However, the Dell technical guidebook for the Optiplex 3010 say the MT model supports up to a 75W GPU. Which the 1050 meets those requirements. It also supports 12v 17A on one rail and 12v 9A on the second rail.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5965059428

Guidebook P.16: http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/optix/en/optiplex_3010_technical_guidebook.pdf

i understand i just dont want to throw so much money into it and end up not liking it at all.

Arreisjwilliams · Mar 24, 2017

WiiUMasterGman :

how well do you think it would run?

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