I would like help building a gaming pc

Trapzking · April 23, 2016, 1:11pm

Hi thanks for coming.

I am going to be making a gaming PC for around $500 or less.
I live in the US and use USD.
I have no preferred retailer.
I will need a monitor I have a keyboard and mouse already.
I will be using this PC for gaming.
I don't overclock or plan to do so.
I don't plan to use custom water cooling or plan to do so.
I won't need a OS
I like to play med range graphics with 60 FPS
I would like to play at med to high res
I like to play LOL, TERA, and KOTOR 1&2
I would like a monitor that is 16" to 20" with 720p
any cases will do
The part list http://pcpartpicker.com/p/htNxJx
Thank you for helping.
hey guys i'm sorry for the post looking like it was advertisement it wasn't my friend who told me about this forum said that is i wanted a certain case that i should ask for it.

RaV3D · April 23, 2016, 1:37pm

I don't think that a screen with 16" - 20" and 720p will help you in reducing the price of the whole system.
Take a look at craigslist, ebay or ask some friends whether they know someone who would like to sell a decent 1080p monitor. (In Germany I can get them for around 70-80$)

Trapzking · April 23, 2016, 1:38pm

ok thanks

RaV3D · April 23, 2016, 2:06pm

Rest of the config seems quite tricky to me as well. I tried using a i3 6XXX and even without you copy of windows and without a graphics card, i am getting close to 500€.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WKzh6h (DDR4 is unnecessary, but useful in terms of upgradability)

A cheaper approach could be done using those cheap amd fm2 cpus/apus, but 60fps with mid graphics on 1080p with that approach doesn't sound that realistic to me.

I would suggest to (again) look on craigslist / ebay for used setups that fit your price range.

If you insist on using that case, you can always move your components to that case, which might be a good idea anyway because used cases often look quite .... used

psycho_666 · April 23, 2016, 2:28pm

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kkFbnQ
Doing this from my phone, but still..
500$ with monitor, I got thee -Freesync.
With DX12 multiGPU, you can add whatever GPU later on... For now you can play whatever games on smooth (not high) framerate because of the Freesinc..

Streetguru · April 23, 2016, 2:32pm

Why would you want to do that to yourself?

Here, includes a much better more standard 1080p IPS display.

If you want to save on your display look around craigslist for CRTs, preferably 1600x1200 75Hz ones, they'll be pretty nice for gaming

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TNRY6h
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TNRY6h/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock A88M-G/3.1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($60.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 360 2GB Ultra Durable 2 Video Card ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $490.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-23 10:28 EDT-0400

Xeth · April 23, 2016, 2:42pm

PCPartPicker part list: http:// pcpartpicker.com/p/Z2t9qs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Z2t9qs/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($116.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 360 2GB Video Card ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($88.35 @ Amazon)
Total: $502.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-23 10:38 EDT-0400

I went two dollars over budget sorry
Feel free to edit the list
The 'Streetguru edition' is actually better (Seen below)

Streetguru · April 23, 2016, 2:45pm

Too low end a mothboard, sub par PSU, and a TN display, no one should have to live with a TN display

Xeth · April 23, 2016, 2:52pm

while I'll have to admit the mother board is a bit shite, if hes not going to overclock then he should be completely fine, but the PSU being sub par? I'm not sure I could have found anything better at that price. The Corsair CX 600 has always been a favorite for builders.
And hey bud this is a low budget oriented system TN is going to be fine and I doubt he will notice a difference, except the cost and besides I have a 4k TN panel They're fine if youre not doing work on them that requires persistence color accuracy

Streetguru · April 23, 2016, 3:18pm

The 8 core CPUs use a fair amount of power that would cause a low end board to possibly die, at worst catch fire.

Maybe if you like it when your eyes bleed.

Also they aren't bad, just not good exactly, even like the 500B/600B from EVGA would be better

psycho_666 · April 23, 2016, 3:24pm

TN isn't that bad...
I, for example, am willing to trade TN for Freesync... Nowadays TN is not like 3-4 years ago TN. AOC, especially in their gaming line are doing some improvements for less eyestrain, etc...
Stop demonizing TN...
With the current prices of IPS and VA, it is a crime to not go with one of those, but still...
The only reason I recommend TN is because of the Freesinc...

Streetguru · April 23, 2016, 3:24pm

But is that 144hz TN? that's the only place it would really be worth it

Calvus · April 23, 2016, 3:28pm

http://support.enmasse.com/tera/can-i-run-tera-system-requirements

Looks like we have a winner.

Xeth · April 23, 2016, 3:31pm

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2BDQCJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2BDQCJ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($116.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970A-G/3.1 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($71.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 360 2GB Video Card ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($99.99 @ B&H)
Total: $513.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-23 11:38 EDT-0400

Streetguru Edition ;P
EDIT: Now with better Motherboard!
(OLD LINK HERE and IMHO the best option if you want to stay within your budget)

ninja85a · April 23, 2016, 3:32pm

i would get that mobo with a 8 core i have it with a fx 4130 and it throttles alot and it has barley any vrms

Streetguru · April 23, 2016, 3:36pm

The insane option, although it's a bit over budget

Everything has been disregarded for putting it all towards the 144hz free-sync display for gaming, I'm pretty sure the 360 supports free-sync

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

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 845 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A68M-DG3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($27.75 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 360 2GB Ultra Durable 2 Video Card ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($38.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC G2460PF 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($261.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $562.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-23 11:32 EDT-0400

Streetguru · April 23, 2016, 3:37pm

Just about the best and only AM3+ budget board anyone should be getting is here, it's an ASrock 970 board for $70 that has great power delivery and USB 3.1 with M.2 support

https://forum.teksyndicate.com/t/last-hurrah-for-am3-fm2-solid-budget-asrock-boards/100114/15

psycho_666 · April 23, 2016, 3:52pm

I have heard, that this monitor is causing some issues,...
On top of that, I am not sure 360 supports freesync.

Trapzking · April 23, 2016, 7:12pm

Is there any way to do this with a nvidia CPU? I forgot to mention that earlier. But if that would make it worse then never mind.

Positron · April 23, 2016, 7:16pm

Nvidia makes GPU's not CPU's.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dG6NkL

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.48 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus H87M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($73.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint M8 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($88.35 @ Amazon)
Total: $487.68