First Time Build - "Budget" Gaming PC

[superbeardo]

I am looking to build a PC for Fallout 4 and Star Wars Battlefront and would love to have feedback on my current choice for my build. I have heard one person tell me I could get decent FPS on High graphics and one person say this setup would barely break 25FPS on Ultra/High settings.'

FIRST 2 BUILD LISTS:

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-GAMING 3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.04 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.48 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($19.69 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($36.97 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $628.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-19 18:27 EST-0500



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($181.58 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B85-G43 GAMING ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.14 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card ($138.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($19.69 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $675.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-19 21:53 EST-0500

LATEST LIST:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.01 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 960 4GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Case: DIYPC Mirage-D1-Y ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.88 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.80 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($19.69 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $754.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-20 09:16 EST-0500

 

[RabidApocalypse]

All good for a first time build. But get a QUAD core. Dual core isn't enough for more recent games, you will lose so much performance and have the possibility of the game not running at all on a dual core.

 

[superbeardo]

All good for a first time build. But get a QUAD core. Dual core isn't enough for more recent games, you will lose so much performance and have the possibility of the game not running at all on a dual core.

Does the hyper-threading make any difference for the dual core I have picked right now?

 

[ZENprime]

I edited your build for more performance at the same price :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-GAMING 3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.04 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($19.69 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.89 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $629.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-19 18:49 EST-0500

This setup will get you good frame rate (50+) on ultra 1080p settings for star war battlefront , however for fallout 4 you would be 35-45 on ultra 1080p because it is a very bad optimized game , don't forget to read AMD fallout 4 performance guide to get more FPS .

The CPU will not be able to play and stream at the same time , it will only be able to give you good playing performance but not streaming at the same time

 

[ZENprime]

All good for a first time build. But get a QUAD core. Dual core isn't enough for more recent games, you will lose so much performance and have the possibility of the game not running at all on a dual core.

Does the hyper-threading make any difference for the dual core I have picked right now?

It helps it giving more performance than the pentium dual core without HT
but it won't reach the power of the true core any how ....

 

[lodders]

Quad core all the way. My sons old gaming PC is 7 years old and still useable, because when we built it we spent extra on a more powerful CPU.

Best performance per $ is a 4690k at the moment.

 

[RabidApocalypse]

Zen is correct about the hyper-threading.

 

[RabidApocalypse]

Quad core all the way. My sons old gaming PC is 7 years old and still useable, because when we built it we spent extra on a more powerful CPU.

Best performance per $ is a 4690k at the moment.

I agree. When I had the money I should have just gone for and i5 4690k instead of an i7 4790k. But whatever. Had extra money and an i7 sounds better, lol.

 

[Sanic]

This is my build. if you subtract the peripherals it will fit your budget and you get max bang for your buck. This build will be able to play anything coming out for the next 4-5 years.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/P2cxwP
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/P2cxwP/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($213.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($309.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: DIYPC Skyline-07-B ATX Full Tower Case ($90.40 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC e2752Vh 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Thermaltake Commander Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Headset ($75.33 @ Amazon)

Total: $1321.41

Hyperthreading doesn't have much effect on playing a game, however if you were streaming at the same time you would feel the difference.

 

[superbeardo]

After looking at everyone suggestions, I think I may have put together a solid Build list for a nice price

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.01 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 960 4GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Case: DIYPC Mirage-D1-Y ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.88 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.80 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($19.69 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $754.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-20 09:16 EST-0500

 

[lodders]

After looking at everyone suggestions, I think I may have put together a solid Build list for a nice price

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.01 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 960 4GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Case: DIYPC Mirage-D1-Y ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.88 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.80 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($19.69 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $754.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-20 09:16 EST-0500

You have the wrong combination of motherboard and processor
4460 goes with a cheaper motherboard like B85, H81, H97 and 1600Mhz memory
4690k goes with a Z97 motherboard and 2133 memory.
Or you can take the slightly controversial approach and put a fast processor on a cheaper motherboard.. I know it works with a gigabyte H81 HD3, but others have had probs with different budget boards

 

[superbeardo]

Okay, so I'm going to stick with the 4460 and I have it narrowed down to 3 possible mobos. Any recommendations out of the 3?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b85g43gaming
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b85g41pcmate
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97pro4

 

[lodders]

They all look good, so get the cheapest one

I have crucial ballistix CL9 1600Mhz memory.. G Skill do an equivalent if you prefer them

 

[Victorion]

Archaic59 suggested this earlier today, which is a really great build:

- Intel Skylake build with i5 that turbos to 3.9 Ghz.
- Asus motherboard and GTX 970.
- DDR4 2400 memory.
- Seasonic made power supply.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H170-PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($108.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.04 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($296.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $822.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-20 05:30 EST-0500

 

[lodders]

Archaic59 suggested this earlier today, which is a really great build:

- Intel Skylake build with i5 that turbos to 3.9 Ghz.
- Asus motherboard and GTX 970.
- DDR4 2400 memory.
- Seasonic made power supply.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H170-PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($108.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.04 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($296.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $822.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-20 05:30 EST-0500

Yes, that is a good build... better performance for a higher price.
I would say both were good value for money - depends on budget...