$350-$400 gaming pc build

[Metroidman27]

I've decided to build my first pc, and I was wondering if anyone could help me with it. I only need a cpu, motherboard,ram, gpu, and power supply. I was gonna go with this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/AAD4, but I saw somewhere that the motherboard only supported a 95w cpu, so it wouldnt work with the phenom. Another thing, the case i will be using is really small, so I need a gpu shorter than ~ 7.75 inches. Overclocking would be a nice extra, but i dont need it. I would prefer the budget to stay at about $375 but i can go to $400 if it gives way better performance. This will be used for gaming, and occasional web browsing/youtube. Thanks!

 

[o1die]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130652 $30 after rebate expires today
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103996 $105

I recommend you switch to zambezi anyway if you don't overclock. It uses less power and should run cooler at 95 watts.

 

[meowmix44]

or you can just buy 1 gigabyte windforce X3 gtx 670 oc for $420

 

[Augray37]

dang nice find on the mobo o1die.

if you can swing it, getting the FX-6300 sure would be a nice little bump up in power.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286

 

[Augray37]

oooo i like Michael1999Wang's build, though the PSU is a bit overkill.

here's one that'll save you a couple bucks...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371045

CLASSIC budget PSU.

 

[Augray37]

to each their own.

 

[Metroidman27]

Oh, sorry i didn't see all the posts! Anyways, I ended up going with this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BFWC At the time, I had forgotten about this thread and it seemed like the best price/performance ratio. Oh, and it was about $345 when i got it. This was a good choice, right?

 

[Augray37]

Oh, sorry i didn't see all the posts! Anyways, I ended up going with this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BFWC At the time, I had forgotten about this thread and it seemed like the best price/performance ratio. Oh, and it was about $345 when i got it. This was a good choice, right?

yeah not bad, not bad. think about it this way...some people could have possibly come up with a better build for the money, but you also could have done a lot worse. imo, i think you did relatively well. OC that CPU and GPU a bit and it will help bolster the price/performance ratio even more. I also happen to have that motherboard. works well for a cheap linux build i made.

 

[Metroidman27]

Yeah i was thinking along the same lines. In my current case I'm almost positive I won't be able to do much in the way of OCing cause its very small and has pretty bad airflow i'll be changing it soon though and mabye getting an aftermarket cooler while I'm at it

 

[Metroidman27]

Ok so I built it but it won't turn on. When I flip the switch on the power supply nothing happens (i know that isnt how you turn the comp on). mainly I'm not sure if i can turn if on with my current case as it's really old and the front panel connectors are different than I've seen before so I'm not sure if I can plug the front power button into the mobo. any ideas? Right now i'm thinking about just getting a cheap case and putting it in there cause i know how to wire the newer cases

 

[Metroidman27]

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