I originally posted this in the wrong section, so I'm re posting it here.
So one of my friends has a laptop that he currently uses when he plays with us. But it is not very good. So, I decided to make a build for him, and we are going to go to our nearest Microcenter and buy the parts. I went on the site, and checked prices and all that, so I just want some feedback on this build. It is American dollars, and he doesn't plan on overclocking. Since the list is mainly in a shopping cart on a site, I made a word document of the parts, and I shall copy paste it here. So leave us some feedback. Max budget is $1,100.
AMD FX-6300 Black Edition ($89.99)
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ($79.99, $69.99 after rebate)
Corsair CX Series CX600M 600 watt power supply ($69.99, $59.99 after rebate)
Seagate Barracuda 1TB Hard Drive ($59.99)
Really any random CD drive (Max $20)
Crucial Ballistix 8GB Ram ($79.99)
MSI Radeon R9 270 Overclocked ($179.99, $159.99 after rebate)
Steelseries Sensei Raw ($54.99)
Ducky Zero Black Keyboard with Red Switches ($89.99)
AOC e2252Swdn 22" LED Monitor ($99.99)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit ($99.99, can be swapped with Windows 8)
Cooler Master HAF 912 ($59.99, $49.99 after rebate)
I originally posted this in the wrong section, so I'm re posting it here.
So one of my friends has a laptop that he currently uses when he plays with us. But it is not very good. So, I decided to make a build for him, and we are going to go to our nearest Microcenter and buy the parts. I went on the site, and checked prices and all that, so I just want some feedback on this build. It is American dollars, and he doesn't plan on overclocking. Since the list is mainly in a shopping cart on a site, I made a word document of the parts, and I shall copy paste it here. So leave us some feedback. Max budget is $1,100.
AMD FX-6300 Black Edition ($89.99)
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ($79.99, $69.99 after rebate)
Corsair CX Series CX600M 600 watt power supply ($69.99, $59.99 after rebate)
Seagate Barracuda 1TB Hard Drive ($59.99)
Really any random CD drive (Max $20)
Crucial Ballistix 8GB Ram ($79.99)
MSI Radeon R9 270 Overclocked ($179.99, $159.99 after rebate)
Steelseries Sensei Raw ($54.99)
Ducky Zero Black Keyboard with Red Switches ($89.99)
AOC e2252Swdn 22" LED Monitor ($99.99)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit ($99.99, can be swapped with Windows 8)
Cooler Master HAF 912 ($59.99, $49.99 after rebate)
Price before tax: $973.88
Tax: $60.87
TOTAL PRICE: $1,034.75
That's very overpriced for those parts...Here's one that's far better and about 100 bucks cheaper... http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Jzqy8d
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• CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 @3.5GHz
• Mobo: ASRock H97M Anniversary
• Ram: Kingston Fury HyperX Black 8GB(2x4) @1866MHz
See, the thing is, you didn't put in a monitor, keyboard or mouse, which were all listed in the build. And we're not using PCPartPicker, we're going to a MicroCenter. Did you even read anything other than the build?
See, the thing is, you didn't put in a monitor, keyboard or mouse, which were all listed in the build. And we're not using PCPartPicker, we're going to a MicroCenter. Did you even read anything other than the build?
Sorry. I thought most of those parts would sell at Micro Center... I also really suggest that you don't use Microcenter. Their parts are very overpriced..I can't seem to find a mobo under 500 bucks..pretty hard. I'm trying to figure out how to use their sites so I'll reply with a list edit later...
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• CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 @3.5GHz
• Mobo: ASRock H97M Anniversary
• Ram: Kingston Fury HyperX Black 8GB(2x4) @1866MHz
CPU: Intel Core i5 4690k ($199.99) (The regular 4690 would be a better choice unless you're planning to overlock, but I can't find it on Microcenter. Don't call me blind if you find it..but if you do use that instead. :P)
Mobo: Asrock Z97 Extreme 4 ($144.99)
Ram: Crucial Ballistix 8GB Ram ($79.99)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB Hard Drive ($59.99)
GPU: Evga Geforce GTX 970 ($339.99)
PSU: Corsair CX600M ($69.99)
Optical Drive: LG 24X Internal DVD ReWriteable Drive SATA ($15.99)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 400R ($89.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit English 1 Pack OEM ($99.99)
Keyboard and Mouse: Honestly any cheap keyboard and mouse will do..
Monitor: That monitor should be fine...
Total without the mouse and keyboard: Around $1,050 bucks..
The mouse and keyboard only has to be about 15 bucks each.
Micro Center has the absolute BEST prices on quite a few parts. That's not even debatable.
Try to find me somewhere else that will sell a brand new i7-4790K for $250, and bundle an Asus Z97 Pro for $130 more.
The only reason we don't use it more often is because all of the best deals are in-store only, and there aren't really too many stores. If anybody is lucky enough to live close to one, we can't even make normal builds for them.
Yeah, I was looking in the wrong places..I spent a lot more time in it and saw some pretty decent priced parts..
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• CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 @3.5GHz
• Mobo: ASRock H97M Anniversary
• Ram: Kingston Fury HyperX Black 8GB(2x4) @1866MHz
See, your argument that it was overpriced is now invalid because the only way to make a valid comparison is if you had everything on the equal level of or better than what OP had. Your cheaper keyboard and mouse take off a lot of money from your build, so you can't compare anymore.
OP, in case you're curious, here's what your exact build on PCPartpicker would look like. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ksxm23
So, yeah, not that overpriced.
I meant that the R9 270 and the AMD FX-6300 are more for lower-budget builds..for 1100 bucks you could get far better..
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• CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 @3.5GHz
• Mobo: ASRock H97M Anniversary
• Ram: Kingston Fury HyperX Black 8GB(2x4) @1866MHz
He's actually spending about $750 on parts. Another $100 for the monitor. $150 tops invested in quality peripherals elsewhere. I don't see that as a problem - it could be argued he'd get more enjoyment from the better peripherals than the few extra framerates.
He's actually spending about $750 on parts. Another $100 for the monitor. $150 tops invested in quality peripherals elsewhere. I don't see that as a problem - it could be argued he'd get more enjoyment from the better peripherals than the few extra framerates.
Very true..but for the 750 dollar computer parts budget, OP should go for a 280x or something along the lines of that..
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• CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 @3.5GHz
• Mobo: ASRock H97M Anniversary
• Ram: Kingston Fury HyperX Black 8GB(2x4) @1866MHz
So one of my friends has a laptop that he currently uses when he plays with us. But it is not very good. So, I decided to make a build for him, and we are going to go to our nearest Microcenter and buy the parts. I went on the site, and checked prices and all that, so I just want some feedback on this build. It is American dollars, and he doesn't plan on overclocking. Since the list is mainly in a shopping cart on a site, I made a word document of the parts, and I shall copy paste it here. So leave us some feedback. Max budget is $1,100.
AMD FX-6300 Black Edition ($89.99)
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ($79.99, $69.99 after rebate)
Corsair CX Series CX600M 600 watt power supply ($69.99, $59.99 after rebate)
Seagate Barracuda 1TB Hard Drive ($59.99)
Really any random CD drive (Max $20)
Crucial Ballistix 8GB Ram ($79.99)
MSI Radeon R9 270 Overclocked ($179.99, $159.99 after rebate)
Steelseries Sensei Raw ($54.99)
Ducky Zero Black Keyboard with Red Switches ($89.99)
AOC e2252Swdn 22" LED Monitor ($99.99)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit ($99.99, can be swapped with Windows 8)
Cooler Master HAF 912 ($59.99, $49.99 after rebate)
Price before tax: $973.88
Tax: $60.87
TOTAL PRICE: $1,034.75
That's very overpriced for those parts...Here's one that's far better and about 100 bucks cheaper...
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Jzqy8d
• CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 @3.5GHz
• Mobo: ASRock H97M Anniversary
• Ram: Kingston Fury HyperX Black 8GB(2x4) @1866MHz
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 G1 Gaming 2GB GDDR5
• PSU: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 160GB
• Case: Lian Li PC-50
• Monitor: Acer P221w 22" 1680x1050 60Hz
• Headset: Kingston Fury HyperX Clouds
• Mouse: Razer Deathadder 3.5G 3500DPI
• Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Quickfire Rapid w/ Cherry MX Blues
Sorry. I thought most of those parts would sell at Micro Center... I also really suggest that you don't use Microcenter. Their parts are very overpriced..I can't seem to find a mobo under 500 bucks..pretty hard. I'm trying to figure out how to use their sites so I'll reply with a list edit later...
• CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 @3.5GHz
• Mobo: ASRock H97M Anniversary
• Ram: Kingston Fury HyperX Black 8GB(2x4) @1866MHz
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 G1 Gaming 2GB GDDR5
• PSU: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 160GB
• Case: Lian Li PC-50
• Monitor: Acer P221w 22" 1680x1050 60Hz
• Headset: Kingston Fury HyperX Clouds
• Mouse: Razer Deathadder 3.5G 3500DPI
• Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Quickfire Rapid w/ Cherry MX Blues
Mobo: Asrock Z97 Extreme 4 ($144.99)
Ram: Crucial Ballistix 8GB Ram ($79.99)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB Hard Drive ($59.99)
GPU: Evga Geforce GTX 970 ($339.99)
PSU: Corsair CX600M ($69.99)
Optical Drive: LG 24X Internal DVD ReWriteable Drive SATA ($15.99)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 400R ($89.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit English 1 Pack OEM ($99.99)
Keyboard and Mouse: Honestly any cheap keyboard and mouse will do..
Monitor: That monitor should be fine...
Total without the mouse and keyboard: Around $1,050 bucks..
The mouse and keyboard only has to be about 15 bucks each.
• CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 @3.5GHz
• Mobo: ASRock H97M Anniversary
• Ram: Kingston Fury HyperX Black 8GB(2x4) @1866MHz
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 G1 Gaming 2GB GDDR5
• PSU: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 160GB
• Case: Lian Li PC-50
• Monitor: Acer P221w 22" 1680x1050 60Hz
• Headset: Kingston Fury HyperX Clouds
• Mouse: Razer Deathadder 3.5G 3500DPI
• Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Quickfire Rapid w/ Cherry MX Blues
Yeah, I was looking in the wrong places..I spent a lot more time in it and saw some pretty decent priced parts..
• CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 @3.5GHz
• Mobo: ASRock H97M Anniversary
• Ram: Kingston Fury HyperX Black 8GB(2x4) @1866MHz
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 G1 Gaming 2GB GDDR5
• PSU: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 160GB
• Case: Lian Li PC-50
• Monitor: Acer P221w 22" 1680x1050 60Hz
• Headset: Kingston Fury HyperX Clouds
• Mouse: Razer Deathadder 3.5G 3500DPI
• Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Quickfire Rapid w/ Cherry MX Blues
I meant that the R9 270 and the AMD FX-6300 are more for lower-budget builds..for 1100 bucks you could get far better..
• CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 @3.5GHz
• Mobo: ASRock H97M Anniversary
• Ram: Kingston Fury HyperX Black 8GB(2x4) @1866MHz
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 G1 Gaming 2GB GDDR5
• PSU: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 160GB
• Case: Lian Li PC-50
• Monitor: Acer P221w 22" 1680x1050 60Hz
• Headset: Kingston Fury HyperX Clouds
• Mouse: Razer Deathadder 3.5G 3500DPI
• Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Quickfire Rapid w/ Cherry MX Blues
"Programmers never repeat themselves. They loop."
Very true..but for the 750 dollar computer parts budget, OP should go for a 280x or something along the lines of that..
• CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 @3.5GHz
• Mobo: ASRock H97M Anniversary
• Ram: Kingston Fury HyperX Black 8GB(2x4) @1866MHz
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 G1 Gaming 2GB GDDR5
• PSU: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 160GB
• Case: Lian Li PC-50
• Monitor: Acer P221w 22" 1680x1050 60Hz
• Headset: Kingston Fury HyperX Clouds
• Mouse: Razer Deathadder 3.5G 3500DPI
• Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Quickfire Rapid w/ Cherry MX Blues