Need help on the right PC for me

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Hello all names Polar and I'm trying to go for a build around $300 for a standard gaming PC that can I upgrade easily, I already have 1TB HD and a 4-8 GB stick(s)..... I right now running on my toaster and well I know need to get a better one very soon so any price list around $300 would be useful thank you

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The RAM is DDR3 right?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cbrmRB

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I have ripjaws (X) two 4GB sticks so I'm guessing yea

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I know your preferred budget is $300, but since you are wanting to upgrade, it's best not to skimp out on parts that you will be using until you upgrade; it's less to upgrade when you do. NOTE: these are the cheapest and best parts I could find for you. This list has the lowest price and best performance parts for your price.

  1. ASRock FM2A88M Extreme4+ FM2 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX - $59.99 / $15 Rebate
  2. COOLMAX NW-650B 650W SLI Ready / CrossFire Ready - $49.99 / $20 Rebate
  3. AMD 760K Quad-Core 3.8GHz Socket FM2 AD760KWOHLBOX - $77
  4. COUGAR MX300 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $39.99
  5. SAPPHIRE DUAL-X 100314-4L 6970 2GB GDDR5 2.0 x16 - $89.99 / $10 Rebate
  6. Enermax Liqmax 120S Aluminum All-in-One Liquid Cooler - $69.99 / $30 Rebate
  • TOTAL: $402.94
Recommended to check ebay or other stores for lower prices.
  1. If you don't care about Tower Case features, Im sure you can save $5-$15 but it will restrict upgrade capabilities.
  2. A decently good CPU cooler will run $30-$40, but I found one for $39 liquid cooled.
  3. If you plan on overclocking or running stable on 3.5ghz+. If not you might save $5-$10.
  4. If you don't plan SLI/Crossfire, extra PCI slots for sound card, ect. You might be fine with just a 500-600watt PSU. This may save an additional $15-$30
  5. If you don't want many features on a motherboard and expandability such as SLI with a soundcard, you can save $10-$20
  6. This will bring your total to $300, but you want to upgrade, I warned you.
 
 
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It sounds like it should be but make sure. If it isn't ddr3 your going to need new ram as well

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You forgot the CPU cooler, the PSU could be higher wattage for future upgrades and the videocard isn't as good and is more expensive as the one in my list, amongst other parts. comment-1812709

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it is compatible with the motherboard in my list if it's ddr3

 

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Stock cooler. 550w is fine for any single GPU. The 750 Ti and 6970 trade blows in games, but the 750 Ti consumes less power and has more features.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1061?vs=1130

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I just want a basic Gaming pc that will get me through a month to start with, so I can then after wards start upgrading it from ram processor, ect, ect. The reason I go low as $300 it casue thats what I'll approx have after all my bills every month ( If you haven't figured it out by now I live on SSI )

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If your going to be upgrade in the near future is think about getting a pentium since you could easily upgrade to an i5

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Getting a better motherboard with a cheap CPU like a pentium, would secure a future upgrade. I guess you could get a cheap GPU as well and upgrade later. The case and the motheboard is what matters the most right now if you want expandability for the future.

  • $40-$60 CPU - Tempoary
  • $30-40 GPU - Tempoary
  • $40 PSU - Tempoary
  • $40-$70 Case
  • $60-$100 MOBO

= $250/$300

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I love to get me a i7 - 4th gen but that will be in the future

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Like I said I need a Good and Cheap Gaming PC to start with that will be easier to upgrade later

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#comment-1812750

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You get me a parts list and I'll save it and buy it when I get the money

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This is a 1050 LGA Build. You can choose a case that is best for you given I don't know how much you plan to upgrade. So choosing a case with your preferable options is best. I compared everything from benchmarks, price and specifications to assure you the best for your range of price. The Upgrade CPU's will work in replacement of the Tempoary ones. I gave you multiple choices of MOBO's, so you can pick which one you prefer better for features.

  • Power Supplies
  1. Rosewill Green Series RG630-S12 630W 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified - $59
  2. FirePower ModXStream Pro 700W 80Plus Semi-Modular - $69
  • MOBO's ($77-$79)
  1. MSI Z97 PC Mate LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
  2. ASRock Z97 Pro3 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
  3. ASRock H97M Pro4 LGA 1150 Intel H97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
  • CPU Cooler
  1. ARCTIC Freezer i11 CPU Cooler for Intel, 150W Cooling Capacity - $20 (temp cpu)
  2. Enermax Liqmax Liquic CPU Cooler 120S - $69.99 / $30 Rebate - $39
  • = $286 + Case = $305/$310 | $300 with cheaper CPU Cooler

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  • Upgrade GPU
  1. 970 - EVGA 04G-2974-KR GeForce GTX 970 Superclocked 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0
  2. 280x - XFX Black Edition Double D R9-280X-TDBD Radeon R9 280X 3GB 384-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0
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Thank you.... Your help is much appreciated