Gaming PC build between $500-$600

[Amolk247]

I am thinking about building a gaming PC for the first time. I was wondering what would be the best gaming PC build for around $500 to $600? I want a PC that will play most modern games at medium or higher settings.

 

[yasserBasha]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ol35

take a look and decide

 

[tiny voices]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/OkUK

take a look and decide

This case and PSU are complete junk. Do NOT get them.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($58.97 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.94 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($58.24 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $548.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-04 01:28 EDT-0400)

 

[yasserBasha]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 760GM-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($54.97 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.94 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: HEC 6C28BBX585 ATX Mid Tower Case w/585W Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $596.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-04 01:34 EDT-0400)

 

[tiny voices]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 760GM-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($54.97 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.94 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: HEC 6C28BBX585 ATX Mid Tower Case w/585W Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $596.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-04 01:34 EDT-0400)

I do not recommend this because the CPU and motherboard are3 years old. I suggest the i3. Its a better CPU and you can upgrade to an i5 in the future.

Also, this case+PSU is total crap.

 

[yasserBasha]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/OkUK

take a look and decide

This case and PSU are complete junk. Do NOT get them.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($58.97 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.94 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($58.24 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $548.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-04 01:28 EDT-0400)

what do u say about this case ?

 

[tiny voices]

Its higher quality from a reputable manufacturer.

NEVER use a PSU that comes with a case. They are trash. You want to recommend PSUs from reputable companies like Antec, XFX, Corsair, Seasonic.