So it is time that I build my own PC. My budget, sadly, is $600. What is even more sad is that it has to include the monitor and keyboard.
The base total must be $600 (give or take). Mail-in rebates need not apply.
I, with the help of others, came up with this build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2S4TH
Used Phenom 1000t 100$
Used CrossHair IV Extreme 100$
1x8GB DDR3 70$
1920x1200 Monitor 100$
GTX 760 230
Whatever CHEAP case you like 40$
Keyboard Mechanical 50$
you could always wait a few more weeks or months and spend more
Here's a bit cheaper alternative to your build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2S6yB
The motherboard is a bit better and the GPU is a bit weaker, but they're pretty similar. You probably wouldn't notice much of a difference between the r7 260x and the 7770. The 260x is just a rebranded 7790.
Let me just say…BOOM! Dropping the hammer with this one!
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2S5Zc
I went with an APU because you are on such a tight budget. That being said, you can get a little creative with this and switch it out for a regular CPU & GPU. You could even throw on an after-market cooler and still be under budget ( I recommend the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo). If you live near a Microcenter, you could possibly get a FX-6000 series along with an MSi Mobo, you get about $50 off the combo! But, even then, trying to squeeze in a GTX 650 or a Radeon 7770 puts the base total at about $700.
This is the best I could do for you anyhow. Hope this helps!
I appreciate the help guys. I decided, after a few hiccups, to get with an APU build. (7850k)
Should be great :)
Huh, never heard a cat hiccup before. It must have been…a-meow-zing…get it? It's like amusing but…heh…ahh, never mind.
Happy that you came to a decision. Enjoy your PC!
Just..no, haha.
Thanks, can't wait for it to get it! I will be happy to get rid of this stupid laptop.
Believe me, it's like a dream.
$400 labor day sale laptop to a used $225 gaming rig was a dream lol. Performance difference was crazy.