$500 Gaming PC Minecraft Recording HELP

[codyward123]

Hey, My name is Cody, I am 15 but don't have a job yet. I am trying to build a gaming PC. My limit is about $500, maybe max about $575. I want to livestream to Twitch and play and record Minecraft at around 60 FPS at 720p. I want to also play other games like Bf4, DayZ, and Far Cry 3 on about medium settings. Games like that. I have a basic idea of a PC - http://pcpartpicker.com/user/codyward123/saved/4vVL but I don't know if it will fit my needs. I have a monitor, speaker, mouse, and keyboard. So you can leave them out of the list. It would also help a lot if you build a list on pcpartpicker.com. If you cant that's fine also. Any suggestions or ideas would be great! Thanks!

 

[ManEatingTelephonePole]

How about this?http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3B7Ie

Do you need a MicroATX case? The 750 ti is a fantastic card, much better than the 650 for the $50 extra. And why the thermal paste? You have no part that would need it.

 

[Transmaniacon]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($73.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $570.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-30 08:28 EDT-0400)

Couple changes, +1 to the 750 Ti, but also added faster RAM, better case, better PSU, and a better motherboard.

 

[codyward123]

How about this?http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3B7Ie

Do you need a MicroATX case? The 750 ti is a fantastic card, much better than the 650 for the $50 extra. And why the thermal paste? You have no part that would need it.

IDK im kinda new HAHA. I thought I needed it. I will take it off the list. I like that list but a little much! I might do it.Will it for sure do what I need?

 

[codyward123]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($73.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $570.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-30 08:28 EDT-0400)

Couple changes, +1 to the 750 Ti, but also added faster RAM, better case, better PSU, and a better motherboard.

I really like this one too! I might go with that one. Will it play those games and let me record!

 

[ManEatingTelephonePole]

Here is one at $550: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3BI5w

All should run those games at 720p. Minecraft probably at 60fps, but the others may not do so well. It should run the others, but I am not sure what the benchmarks may be like. If you want I can look at keeping it under $500.

 

[codyward123]

ManEatingTelephonePole thanks i will check that one out also!

 

[tiny voices]

Here is one at $550: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3BI5w

All should run those games at 720p. Minecraft probably at 60fps, but the others may not do so well. It should run the others, but I am not sure what the benchmarks may be like. If you want I can look at keeping it under $500.

This has ALOT of problems:

PSU is the worst of the worst. It will fail and ruin your whole computer.
Motherboard is known for overheating and catching on fire.
r7 260x not as good as 750ti posted in other build.


The build posted above by Trans is what you want to buy. NOT this.

 

[tiny voices]

ManEatingTelephonePole thanks i will check that one out also!

PLEASE read my comment before buying this build.

 

[codyward123]

Here is one at $550: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3BI5w

All should run those games at 720p. Minecraft probably at 60fps, but the others may not do so well. It should run the others, but I am not sure what the benchmarks may be like. If you want I can look at keeping it under $500.

This has ALOT of problems:

PSU is the worst of the worst. It will fail and ruin your whole computer.
Motherboard is known for overheating and catching on fire.
r7 260x not as good as 750ti posted in other build.


The build posted above by Trans is what you want to buy. NOT this.

ManEatingTelephonePole thanks i will check that one out also!

PLEASE read my comment before buying this build.

I did thanks for the info! Its still a little to much though! i will have to see what i can do. If you know let me know if i could change anything to make it cheaper.

 

[tiny voices]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $525.61
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-30 23:33 EDT-0400)

Here is a cheaper option with the same performance and quality.

 

[codyward123]

Thank you so much Tiny Voices! I will definitely check that one out!

 

[tiny voices]

No problem!

 

[codyward123]

Is there a 1tb hard drive instead of 500gb

 

[tiny voices]

Yeah grab either a Seagate Barracuda or Western Digital Blue

 

[codyward123]

I think ill stick with Seagate Barracuda 500gb its a better price. Thanks for all the help!

 

[tiny voices]

Always glad to be bale to help!

 

[codyward123]

Hey if any one could help me with this problem i have that would be great! I still want to game with this PC. I want to have two monitors up and so i can use both. Does anyone have any idea how i can do that or do in need to change my part list to do it?

If you need to change a list here is this one http://pcpartpicker.com/user/codyward123/saved/4vVL. Thanks Again for everyone who has helped me!

 

[ManEatingTelephonePole]

Hey if any one could help me with this problem i have that would be great! I still want to game with this PC. I want to have two monitors up and so i can use both. Does anyone have any idea how i can do that or do in need to change my part list to do it?

If you need to change a list here is this one http://pcpartpicker.com/user/codyward123/saved/4vVL. Thanks Again for everyone who has helped me!

Two monitors would not be a problem, but gaming with both might. Here is one that is only a little bit more but has better memory, power supply, and optical drive: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3CgBH
My suggestion would be to buy items as they go on sale. The drive will be the same price as the other because it goes on sale a lot due to its popularity. Also, the 750ti does not take a lot of power like other graphics cards, you don't need very much wattage. Thanks tiny voices for the help! I am learning from this as well!

 

[ManEatingTelephonePole]

You can set it up so you only game on one monitor to add fps and save power, while using the other for whatever.

 

[codyward123]

You can set it up so you only game on one monitor to add fps and save power, while using the other for whatever.

That sounds really good, how would i set it up. Do i need a VGA y splitter or no. How would i do it?

 

[ManEatingTelephonePole]

You can connect each to two different ports; best choice would be one to hdmi and one to dvi (use the dvi one for gaming). Otherwise you can find an adapter or a splitter.

 

[ManEatingTelephonePole]

You also can use the motherboards video ports but using the graphics cards ports would be the better choice.

 

[codyward123]

You also can use the motherboards video ports but using the graphics cards ports would be the better choice.

Is there two ports in the video card or do i need to use motherboard and video card?

 

[ManEatingTelephonePole]

If you want to use the same type of port you can use a splitter, an adapter, or use one port on the motherboard and one on the card. Otherwise you can use two different ports. My suggestion would be use DVI for your gaming monitor and HDMI for the other monitor.