I need a gaming PC build solely for League of Legends < $750 preferably
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erikjs
September 25, 2014 3:28:17 PM
I'm building a gaming PC for my buddy who only plays League of Legends. Obviously, this game is not too graphic-intensive (although the big Summoner's Rift update coming soon could change that).
With that said, I need some help figuring out a budget build for him. It can be no more than $800, so $500 to $750 would be optimal.
Thanks to everybody in advance!
With that said, I need some help figuring out a budget build for him. It can be no more than $800, so $500 to $750 would be optimal.
Thanks to everybody in advance!
More about : gaming build solely league legends 750 preferably
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CPU: Pentium G3258
Motherboard: cheap h81
Ram: 4GB DDR3
HDD: 1TB
Case: any mid tower
PSU: Any decent PSU, 550W would be good for future upgrades
GPU: R7 260
OS: Windows 8
Or if you want cheaper and still want to run it at high settings,
Same build but switch the motherboard for a FM2+ micro atx, change the cpu to an A8, and drop the GPU.
If you need an exact part list feel free to ask.
Motherboard: cheap h81
Ram: 4GB DDR3
HDD: 1TB
Case: any mid tower
PSU: Any decent PSU, 550W would be good for future upgrades
GPU: R7 260
OS: Windows 8
Or if you want cheaper and still want to run it at high settings,
Same build but switch the motherboard for a FM2+ micro atx, change the cpu to an A8, and drop the GPU.
If you need an exact part list feel free to ask.
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erikjs
September 25, 2014 3:55:22 PM
RazerZ said:
CPU: Pentium G3258Motherboard: cheap h81
Ram: 4GB DDR3
HDD: 1TB
Case: any mid tower
PSU: Any decent PSU, 550W would be good for future upgrades
GPU: R7 260
OS: Windows 8
Or if you want cheaper and still want to run it at high settings,
Same build but switch the motherboard for a FM2+ micro atx, change the cpu to an A8, and drop the GPU.
If you need an exact part list feel free to ask.
Thank you so much for the fast reply!
I would ask, however, if you could give me an exact part list just so I know we're on the same page.
Could you also give me an estimate on the life span of this PC (just a rough guess, based on how games are evolving and such)?
I should add that I'm not planning on overclocking.
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260 1GB Video Card ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Beta (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($18.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $468.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 19:32 EDT-0400
Should last a couple of years for light games like League.
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260 1GB Video Card ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Beta (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($18.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $468.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 19:32 EDT-0400
Should last a couple of years for light games like League.
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erikjs
September 25, 2014 5:08:35 PM
RazerZ said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchantCPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260 1GB Video Card ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Beta (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($18.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $468.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 19:32 EDT-0400
Should last a couple of years for light games like League.
Thanks! I'll show my friend the build and see what he thinks about it.
The only thing I dislike is that estimated 2 year life span.
There is still more room in the budget - going up to $750 is fine if it means a longer life and more power. -
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This would be a good build that will last a bit longer. The only part that may need an upgrade in 2-3 years is the GPU but the CPU should last you quite a bit longer than that.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $692.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 20:15 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $692.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 20:15 EDT-0400
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 Snow White ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.36 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DVD-E818AAT/BLK/B/GEN DVD/CD Drive ($18.66 @ NCIX US)
Total: $628.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 20:18 EDT-0400
This would perform extremely well. No OC needed either
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 Snow White ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.36 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DVD-E818AAT/BLK/B/GEN DVD/CD Drive ($18.66 @ NCIX US)
Total: $628.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 20:18 EDT-0400
This would perform extremely well. No OC needed either
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RazerZ said:
This should max out League. Later on he can add a more powerful CPU and graphics card if he wants to upgrade.PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260 1GB Video Card ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $572.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 21:08 EDT-0400
That wouldn't make much sense.. My mobo and CPU are the same price as yours if you add them together. i3>OC g3258.. Not to mention the life span will dramatically drop if you over clock the balls off the Pentium
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MasterDell said:
RazerZ said:
This should max out League. Later on he can add a more powerful CPU and graphics card if he wants to upgrade.PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260 1GB Video Card ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $572.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 21:08 EDT-0400
That wouldn't make much sense.. My mobo and CPU are the same price as yours if you add them together. i3>OC g3258.. Not to mention the life span will dramatically drop if you over clock the balls off the Pentium
Hmm I can see your point there. Guess I went overboard a bit.
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erikjs
September 26, 2014 6:59:22 AM
I really appreciate all the help! Thanks to all of you.
I have an issue, though - I think the i3 is a little dated, whereas the i5 is currently too expensive. Is there a hatred of AMD CPU's here or something? xD
What if I just went with something like an AMD FX-4300 Vishera? Here is a new build I whipped up.
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx...
-I would use the heatsink that comes with the CPU
-I'm dead set on that case because I love it so much!
-The SSD would be used solely for Windows files (boot drive)
-I would not overclock
Thoughts?
I have an issue, though - I think the i3 is a little dated, whereas the i5 is currently too expensive. Is there a hatred of AMD CPU's here or something? xD
What if I just went with something like an AMD FX-4300 Vishera? Here is a new build I whipped up.
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx...
-I would use the heatsink that comes with the CPU
-I'm dead set on that case because I love it so much!
-The SSD would be used solely for Windows files (boot drive)
-I would not overclock
Thoughts?
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Reply to erikjs
If you want an AMD build then go for the fx 6300 or 8320, the fx 4300 is very dated (the i3 would be a much better choice). The reason many are not recommending AMD at this time is because they have not released any real, updated CPUs for some time and the AM3+ socket is at the end of it's life so there is no upgrade potential.
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erikjs
September 26, 2014 8:45:51 AM
numanator said:
If you want an AMD build then go for the fx 6300 or 8320, the fx 4300 is very dated (the i3 would be a much better choice). The reason many are not recommending AMD at this time is because they have not released any real, updated CPUs for some time and the AM3+ socket is at the end of it's life so there is no upgrade potential.Ah, I see. Thanks.
So does the i3 have a better future than any AM3+ socket CPU?
Would the FM2 be better than the i3? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
EDIT: On a side note, if I used the AMD A10-5800K Trinity Quad-Core 3.8GHz CPU (which has integrated graphics), would the on-board graphics be enough for League, so I wouldn't even need to put a video card in?
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erikjs
September 26, 2014 9:06:08 AM
I have just made a new build, what do you guys think? I think the Athlon X4 760K is a great CPU.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling ACALP64-GT 25.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($8.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($5.96 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($202.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($79.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-S2S-124K-GP 44.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $774.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-26 12:54 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling ACALP64-GT 25.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($8.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($5.96 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($202.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($79.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-S2S-124K-GP 44.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $774.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-26 12:54 EDT-0400
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Reply to erikjs
In terms of CPU power, the i3 is more powerful than either of those processors (I believe the Athalon X4 and the A10 are the same or very similar CPU but the A10 has integrated graphics).
This chart is a decent guide to CPUs for gaming: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-o...
Personally I would go with an i3 + discrete GPU but a A10 APU woul be able to do LOL, preferably the A10 6800k or higher. If you go the A10 route, make sure to get some 1866 mhz or 2133 mhz ram since RAM speed effects the APU more than most CPUs.
This chart is a decent guide to CPUs for gaming: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-o...
Personally I would go with an i3 + discrete GPU but a A10 APU woul be able to do LOL, preferably the A10 6800k or higher. If you go the A10 route, make sure to get some 1866 mhz or 2133 mhz ram since RAM speed effects the APU more than most CPUs.
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erikjs
September 26, 2014 12:13:02 PM
MasterDell said:
A10=750k/760k with some mean integrated graphics. I3 is not out of date the 4150 is relatively new. You could go with an A10 and a 250x for crossfire So something like this?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling ACALP64-GT 25.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($8.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($5.96 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($79.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-S2S-124K-GP 44.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $691.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-26 15:12 EDT-0400
I don't know how to setup CrossFire.
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erikjs
September 26, 2014 7:13:42 PM
How does this look as a final build?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS5X Performa CPU Cooler ($16.40 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($5.96 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($79.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-S2S-124K-GP 44.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($14.90 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Essential Wired Gaming Keyboard ($41.27 @ Amazon)
Total: $794.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-26 22:13 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS5X Performa CPU Cooler ($16.40 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($5.96 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($79.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-S2S-124K-GP 44.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($14.90 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Essential Wired Gaming Keyboard ($41.27 @ Amazon)
Total: $794.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-26 22:13 EDT-0400
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Reply to erikjs
I'm not sure if you under stand AMD CPUs.. A Quad core 3.8GHz 4300 will be stomped on and then throw away compared to a 4590 with .2 GHz less clock speed. AMD CPUs use older instructions which makes them seem faster/ the same as Intel CPUs. The i3 will destroy the 4300 in every game and it's $10 more. You also get a better stock CPU cooler if you don't want a after market one. Not to mention that Intel boards offer better upgrade paths. As for the PSU use an XFX, SeaSonic or Antec and you'll be safe. That's not to say other companies don't make good ones it's just that you are always safe with the above three
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Teemi
September 26, 2014 8:11:15 PM
erikjs
September 26, 2014 8:25:43 PM
MasterDell said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchantCPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 Snow White ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.36 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DVD-E818AAT/BLK/B/GEN DVD/CD Drive ($18.66 @ NCIX US)
Total: $628.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 20:18 EDT-0400
This would perform extremely well. No OC needed either
Thank you for clearing the issues up for me, MasterDell. I'll use this build with a few modifications.
I'd much prefer having a semi-modular PSU, I'm dead-set on the Source 530 case, and I need to add the OS. I also am going to put in a slightly less expensive GPU because my new components raise the cost and this computer is basically just for League. Here's what my take on your build looks like:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($79.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-S2S-124K-GP 44.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($14.36 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Essential Wired Gaming Keyboard ($41.27 @ Amazon)
Total: $754.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-26 23:24 EDT-0400
1) Do you think that GPU is plenty for League of Legends?
2) Do you think an aftermarket heatsink + thermal compound would be worth it? Would the stock keep it the CPU cool enough and not get too loud during games?
3) Would it be worth it to throw in a ~$65 60GB SSD to use for Windows files and League of Legends only?
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Teemi
September 26, 2014 8:31:58 PM
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Teemi
September 26, 2014 8:33:11 PM
If you want a sexy case look at the Phantom 410. I would never suggest that PSU on purpose but it should do the trick! As for the RAM I like G.Skill over Crucial. For quality aswell as looks: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8... I used the Crucial before because it was way cheaper at the time.
1)That GPU is WAY overkill for league. You will be perfect
2)During the games the TX3 will be quieter. Would I get a TX3? Yes. Why? Quieter, better looking and better cooling. Better cooling=longer CPU life
3)I never suggest to put OS in SSDs below 120GB. You could get an SSD for games for better load times but thats it.. I personally don't suggest them below $1200 builds
1)That GPU is WAY overkill for league. You will be perfect
2)During the games the TX3 will be quieter. Would I get a TX3? Yes. Why? Quieter, better looking and better cooling. Better cooling=longer CPU life
3)I never suggest to put OS in SSDs below 120GB. You could get an SSD for games for better load times but thats it.. I personally don't suggest them below $1200 builds
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Teemi
September 26, 2014 9:09:28 PM
erikjs
September 27, 2014 8:22:58 AM
Thanks for the feedback! I changed the memory, added the heatsink, and added some thermal compound.
There are a few reasons I'm going to stick with the 530 case. It has a great fan hub. It is very roomy and has extremely easy cable management features, with something like an inch and a half of room on the cable management side of the case - I'm 15, and this is just the 3rd computer I've built, so for someone who is still learning a lot and practicing, this is great. I also couldn't really care less about looks (that's my philosophy on life, too, haha) and neither does the person I'm building this for. On top of all this, I want there to be tons of upgrade options in the future, and this case certainly provides that opportunity.
With all that said, any final thoughts on the build?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.23 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($5.96 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($79.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-S2S-124K-GP 44.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($15.48 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Essential Wired Gaming Keyboard ($41.28 @ Amazon)
Total: $776.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-27 11:21 EDT-0400
Thank you guys SO MUCH for helping me out! I have actually been out of high school with a nasty virus for the past few days, so I figured I'd use the time to do some research on hardware. Sorry for seeming like an idiot at some points - I blame the illness.
There are a few reasons I'm going to stick with the 530 case. It has a great fan hub. It is very roomy and has extremely easy cable management features, with something like an inch and a half of room on the cable management side of the case - I'm 15, and this is just the 3rd computer I've built, so for someone who is still learning a lot and practicing, this is great. I also couldn't really care less about looks (that's my philosophy on life, too, haha) and neither does the person I'm building this for. On top of all this, I want there to be tons of upgrade options in the future, and this case certainly provides that opportunity.
With all that said, any final thoughts on the build?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.23 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($5.96 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($79.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-S2S-124K-GP 44.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($15.48 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Essential Wired Gaming Keyboard ($41.28 @ Amazon)
Total: $776.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-27 11:21 EDT-0400
Thank you guys SO MUCH for helping me out! I have actually been out of high school with a nasty virus for the past few days, so I figured I'd use the time to do some research on hardware. Sorry for seeming like an idiot at some points - I blame the illness.
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Teemi
September 27, 2014 11:10:40 AM
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