Budget Gaming Build

Flow483 · Jan 17, 2018

Hey guys,

Before we start I want to thank everyone for the feedback that I have gotten on previous threads and can assume I will get on this one. My friend has been gaming on hand-me-downs for a while, but recently has decided to invest some money to expand his pc gaming experience. He is looking for a budget build that will allow him to play almost every game at 60+fps with low graphic settings. I know this question can be answered in many different ways with many different builds, but like most budget gamers, or all gamers, he wants high fps for low cost. Listed below are his pc specs.

Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce GTX 750 Ti
Processor: AMD A8-7600 Radeon R7
Mobo: "to be filled by oem" I havent been able to fix this, but either way a new mobo will be required.
RAM: 8 gigs DDR3 1600MHz
Cooler: hyper evo 212 can be implemented but is not currently.

If any other computer specs are needed msg below and I will provide them, but im assuming the specs above are all that are needed since the case can hold any large build. Thanks

volkgren · Jan 17, 2018

Will need to know current power supply as to whether or not it needs replacing. You say the case will fit a large build, but I'd like to know specifically if it fits an ATX motherboard since you haven't specified the size of the current motherboard.

Also, we kind of need to know a budget.

Flow483 · Jan 17, 2018

Fair enough. I will try to reconnect with him tonight and get some additional information for you. I believe his PS is 550W+ though

Flow483 · Jan 17, 2018

The computer case is the NZXT 210 Elite Black Mid Tower Case. and his power supply is 100% 550W+plus

Flow483 · Jan 17, 2018

UPDATE: power supply is a 500watt EVGA

volkgren · Jan 17, 2018

Right now is a terrible time to buy a GPU. They have been all bought up by cryptocurrency miners and very few are available and they are overpriced.

So, I recommend getting CPU/Mobo/RAM now and using the 750 Ti until GPUs become available again.

You want 60fps+ this is what I recommend. But the 750 Ti will be a limiting factor. A GTX 1050 Ti would get 60fps+ in most games on low settings. Some games just don't run well. I didn't include it in this list because they are overpriced right now. So don't buy a GPU now unless you really need it. Wait for prices to go back down if you can.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($127.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($102.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $340.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-17 23:43 EST-0500

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Now, you can go with something cheaper but it might dip below 60fps on occasion. Something like AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or Pentium G4560; both would need a different motherboard.

Flow483 · Jan 17, 2018

yeah I have been looking at GPU prices and saw the influx. I was confused on why a 970 is now 1grand. Can't believe its because of crypto, that's a shame. Based on your build why would u recommend the intel instead of the ryzen especially with all the "issues" Intel has been having? and with that memory the ryzen should perform very well. thoughts?

volkgren · Jan 18, 2018

Intel is still faster gaming than Ryzen. That alone is my reason. Plus 8th-gen Intel is least affected (as far as Intel goes) by the recent issues.

Performance isn't that much difference if you go with the Ryzen 3 1300X. Here's a comparison https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWn-zsKGj9g

Here's a Ryzen build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($102.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $302.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-18 00:04 EST-0500

*I suppose the savings with Ryzen might be worth it if budget is a concern. If he's in to overclocking he could get the 1200 and do that.

Flow483 · Jan 18, 2018

What if i was able to get DDR3 2000 memory. would that change your answer and allow for other money allocations?

volkgren · Jan 18, 2018

Flow483 :

In short, no.

DDR3 is older, it won't work with a new system unless it's LP (low power) and you get a very specific motherboard. Not really worth it.

Flow483 · Jan 18, 2018

Thats what I thought, just wanted to double check that pushing ddr3, if free, would be worth it or not.

Flow483 · Jan 18, 2018

looks like the intel i3 build is the way to go. what if you were able to add 100dollars towards the graphics card? or the entire purchase, im assuming it would go towardds the card

volkgren · Jan 18, 2018

Well a decent GPU is nearly $200 right now. The regular price of this GPU is around $150.

Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SC GAMING ACX 2.0 Video Card ($194.49 @ SuperBiiz)

Flow483 · Jan 18, 2018

well im asking if 100$ was added to the intel i3 build u provided, would it go towards a better gpu? like the 1060?

Flow483 · Jan 18, 2018

or a better processor like an i5 and keep the 750? im assuming a better gpu.

volkgren · Jan 18, 2018

Yes I would say a better GPU like a GTX 1060. The 8th-gen i3 is equal to a 7th-gen i5.

Flow483 · Jan 18, 2018

Thanks for all the information and the builds.

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