Gaming computer for $600 usd

[Dqbars]

So, I'm getting ready to buy a new computer for the new year and want to know the best bang for my buck

Approximate Purchase Date: Before new year (date as of this post 12/28/12

Budget Range: $600-620 after rebates/shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming like 90%, Internet 10%
Are you buying a monitor: No



Parts to Upgrade: Pretty much all parts (Newbuild)

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No pref. I'm from the U.S.

Location: City, State/Region, Country - California, U.S.A.

Parts Preferences: No real pref. Would like to know what is better for the budget build though.. AMD or intel?
Overclocking: Maybe if I get enough suggestions to go for it?
SLI or Crossfire: I have no idea what this is atm. (Doing research now)
Your Monitor Resolution: 1280x720
Additional Comments: Gaming Pc best and most budget build I can find in the market!

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Really want a good computer that is both budget friendly and efficient and will last for at least 3 years.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pOSt OR http://pcpartpicker.com/p/uoPc

This build is the build I have searched up and come up with as of now. Let me know what I could upgrade. Or if you can, pick a whole new build and link it to me. I would love to see the community's suggestions and feedback on this.

Thank you all. If I need more information to give please comment and tell me so!

 

[AMD Radeon]

at 90 you should get 7770 not 7750

 

[AMD Radeon]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Biostar H77MU3 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.20 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $428.03
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-27 03:23 EST-0500)

 

[AMD Radeon]

lol even cheaper

new i3
new h77 brand doesnt matter
better ram
7770
corsair 430

sweet micro atx case

 

[Dqbars]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Biostar H77MU3 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.20 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $428.03
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-27 03:23 EST-0500)

Sweet! Ty for the first replies and suggestions looking into it now. I updated my whole Build Help on my post. So if you have time can you see if this build still applies to my wants?
Thanks again man!!

 

[AMD Radeon]

^ i have seen the phenom build

find phenom vs i3 gaming benchmark performance and you decide

new i3 3220 is even better
if you have the budget, swap that 7770 and get 7850 instead

 

[Dqbars]

^ i have seen the phenom build

find phenom vs i3 gaming benchmark performance and you decide

new i3 3220 is even better
if you have the budget, swap that 7770 and get 7850 instead

So with this build I can play most of the games i named and some future games at a good fps on med-high? Sorry if being nooby this is my first computer and I'm excited to get everything as right as they can be.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/up34
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/up34/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/up34/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Biostar H77MU3 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.20 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $548.03
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-27 04:25 EST-0500)

 

[Dqbars]

bump, any other suggestions please?

 

[nix327]

The 7770 is more than enough at 1280*720 resolution..get the 7850 only if you intend to get a monitor with 1920*1080 in the future..and change the biostar motherboard to an asrock h77m..the case depends on personal preference..the fractal design one in your build is a mini tower..you can get a mid tower for around the same price if you want..

 

[Dqbars]

The 7770 is more than enough at 1280*720 resolution..get the 7850 only if you intend to get a monitor with 1920*1080 in the future..and change the biostar motherboard to an asrock h77m..the case depends on personal preference..the fractal design one in your build is a mini tower..you can get a mid tower for around the same price if you want..

Ok sweet! So I'm probably ordering today then, with the 7770. EDIT: What would the best heatsync for this cpu/mobo build be? A budget heatsync please? thanks again man!

 

[nix327]

Ok sweet! So I'm probably ordering today then, with the 7770. EDIT: What would the best heatsync for this cpu/mobo build be? A budget heatsync please? thanks again man!

You need a custom cooler only if you are overclocking and the i3 cannot be overclocked..the stock cooler is enough for decent cooling..you are welcome

 

[nix327]

And if you getting a different case tell us which one you are getting.

 

[Dqbars]

You need a custom cooler only if you are overclocking and the i3 cannot be overclocked..the stock cooler is enough for decent cooling..you are welcome

Ooooh! Ok I didn't know that a stock cooler was included. Thank you man so much!

P.S. I just came up on a free Power Supply.. Antex 500w

So that is an extra $40 saved!

 

[wolfkraut]

How about this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/utSe

You could probably get a lower wattage PSU and a 7770 and come in under $550. And you get an i5, which while not needed, will help if you like to play games like Battlefield and ArmA.

Edit: I'd use the HDD from AMD Radeon's build, though, 1TB for a few dollars more is a better deal. Unless you just don't like Seagate or would rather have an SSD.

 

[Dqbars]

I would like one last final review on my build before I finalize it.

I do not need OS(Windows 7), PSU(Antec 550W), Keyboard+Mouse, or a Monitor.

This build will be for mostly gaming(90%),internet(10%). This is the best bang for buck I could find in forums and help! Shoutout to AMD_Radeon, WOLFkraut, and nix327.

So I want a budget $620~ computer build. And the total is only $564. The main focus on the leftover money is moving up the Asus 7770 and maybe moving up a bit more to get even better performance. Is this build as good as it gets with my current money. Or can you guys help find a better video card out there? Thanks all for this!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling ACFZ13 36.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Biostar H77MU3 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $564.39 (This is the full total with Shipping+Tax included)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-27 21:19 EST-0500)