$450 budget gaming rig

[vrmars]

Hello,
I was hoping to build a pretty decent gaming rig that can handle the new upcoming games with atleast med-ultra settings, and I have compiled a list in my budget. Mind you, this list is missing some key elements, such as OS, optical drives, sound cards, HDD's, etc. and so I plan to take those from my current computer to save a bit of cash. Here are the specs:



Feel free to leave some suggestions, but keep in mind my budget is strictly $450
Approximate Purchase Date: Next month (the closer the better)

Budget Range: $450 (After rebates, after shipping)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Mainly for gaming, a little homework, minimum video rendering

Are you buying a monitor: No

Parts to Upgrade:
AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core
Biostar TA970XE ATX AM3+
Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866
XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB $139.99
Case Cooler Master Elite 311 (Blue) ATX Mid Tower
Raidmax 380W ATX12V

Do you need to buy OS: Already have OS


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I use pcparts picker

Location: I am in Ontario, Canada

Parts Preferences: I dont really have a preference, but I prefer quad core-hex core CPU's

Overclocking: Maybe, but probably not

SLI or Crossfire: No

Your Monitor Resolution: I am going to be running in 720p, so 1280x720, but the highest my monitor can go is...1680x1050

Additional Comments: I just need the PC to be quieter than my current DELL INSPIRON 530 :lol: while still running most of the newer games at med to high settings with 720p res at atleast 40fps. Looking to play heavy/intensive FPS, such as BF, Planetside 2, crysis 3, etc.


And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I am upgrading because my PC is currently 4 years old, and the parts are heavily outdated, without any forms of upgrading (dell )

THANKS GUYS!! LEAVE FEEDBACK!! ITS MY FIRST BUILD!

 

[AMD Radeon]

Raidmax 380W ATX12V
Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866

those items are off

 

[vrmars]

what do you mean

 

[vrmars]

Okay, I'll get a 450 watt one for about the same price....Oh I thought I mentioned that I will be taking some components out of my current PC build and recycle them in this new one, which includes the 500Gb HDD.

 

[vrmars]

ok, ill see what I can invest into.....In your opinion, do you think this PC build would last me about the next 3 years before needing a GFX/cpu upgrade?

 

[Deadboy90]

That GPU should be fine for a few years no problem. And with the new playstation sporting an 8 core bulldozer CPU I think the processor will last even longer. Games I think are going to get more multithreaded, thus extending the lifespan of the FX 6300.

 

[quilciri]

Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ NCIX)

1866mhz memory is wasted.

Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX)

Raidmax bad.

cheers!

 

[vrmars]

Thanks for the great advice guys With the harddrive, the memory, and the PSU corrected, I have a total of $477 after rebate. Here is the link http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/A9DY. I would be really grateful if it could just be a little closer to my budget of $450.

-vrmars

 

[quilciri]

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($87.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ NCIX)