Gaming Rig - Help/Suggestions

[Janar]

So basically, if i go with the AMD, i'll have to stick with it until i get a new motherboard? You can't just switch CPU's?

I can't afford Intel so i'll just have to go with AMD.

You can upgrade to any CPU that uses same socket and supports that chipset. With that motherboard, you could (theoretically) upgrade to FX-8350, though the gain is not that much. With Intel platform, the numbers are different due to Intel's single-core performance being way higher (which is preferred for games, not extra cores).

[Axison]

Is the Fx-6300 suitable for what games i provided? I'll probably switch to intel with a new motherboard, i need to get started with building a rig for now.

[brian1996]

It's a lot of money changing platform and CPUs. Think it through or you will be over paying way too much on a system that probably isn't even worth the amount you put in. Save your pennies and do it right the first time.

[Axison]

Aight so i've taken your suggestions and this what i came up with(although this is wayy higher than my said budget).

CPU -  Intel Core i5-4460 LGA 1150 CPU - BX80646I54460
GPU - EVGA GeForce GTX 970(Let me know if the 960 with this current setup is enough)
PSU - Same
RAM - Same
Motherboard - Gigabyte LGA 1150 Intel H97
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Grand Total(with tax) - $754.57

[Janar]

Yup, it's compatible. I did some research - FX-6300 would have been a slight bottleneck with 960 and quite major one with 970.

[brian1996]

You could always try to go with a last gen higher end GPU to save some money, I think a GTX 770 would be just about the same as a 960 or maybe even cheaper.

[ahmedXD]

496$
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pFHwRB

CPU:AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor
Motherboard:MSI 760GMA-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory:Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage:Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card:EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card
Case:Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply:EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply

You can change the motherboard for a better one.
The case has front 3.0 header+ window side panel.

[ahmedXD]

496$
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pFHwRB

CPU:AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor
Motherboard:MSI 760GMA-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory:Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage:Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card:EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card
Case:Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply:EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply

You can change the motherboard for a better one.
The case has front 3.0 header+ window side panel.

You can upgrade the gpu to better ones in almost the same price range.
AMD r9 380 (better) , AMD r9 280x(best performace of them all)
The range about 200$.
If you want a better cpu you can choose 8320, 8350, but remember get a better motherboard if you want to overlock. Also get a cpu cooler if planning to overclock.
Expect to have 1080p monitor, since having a 4k monitor isn't great with these GPU`s.
Also you can do your homework , of checking if the video card you choose isn't longer than the space inside the case, so you wont have any issues.
Before you buy many fans, check how many fan headers your motherboard has, and if changing motherboard check if it has 3.0 header, since the case has 3.0 usb on FPC(front panel connectors)

[ahmedXD]

I3 skylake build. (520$)
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zF36kL

Having a ssd only helps you in booting fast, and using apps faster.
But doesnt increase fps in games.
So i dont recommend it.
Get in price of a ssd, keyboard +mouse +monitor.
Dont waste your money on ssd. useless.
This build has 4gb r9 380, its way better than gtx 960 4gb.
The i3 here is hyper threading (4 logical core) much better than fx 8320e(not over clocked)
I recommend this build.
if you want a strong build that you only have to upgrade gpu in the future then go for a strong cpu.
this cpu is fine but dont expect it to do well with a Titan x maybe or a 980 ti.
Edit: you can get an r9 280x for few bucks more, but you will have to change the power supply to 750w which will cost more. also r9 280x has 3gb vram.
Also remember r9 280x has cooling issues,and its not efficient+ uses more power, but has a better performance than r9 380.

[brian1996]

I3 skylake build. (520$)

Only a retard would take an I3 processor for gaming lol.

[[NP]Monte Montague]

$600 pc is not worth it.
I avoided posting this earlier but I think I just need to say it...

If you're looking to build a DECENT gaming build which will last for 5 years at-least, then you should invest a bit more.

Avoid an SSD if you can actually wait 5 seconds for the computer to load. It'll save you a bit on money.
Spend on a decent graphic card instead om something that may become obsolete sooner.
Invest in a decent processor.

With computers, you really get what you pay for. If you invest enough then you will have many years of happy usage.

My friend, you can save up some more. It is better to save up than not spending what you should have and having many years of regrets or trouble.

[Axison]

$600 pc is not worth it.
I avoided posting this earlier but I think I just need to say it...

If you're looking to build a DECENT gaming build which will last for 5 years at-least, then you should invest a bit more.

Avoid an SSD if you can actually wait 5 seconds for the computer to load. It'll save you a bit on money.
Spend on a decent graphic card instead om something that may become obsolete sooner.
Invest in a decent processor.

With computers, you really get what you pay for. If you invest enough then you will have many years of happy usage.

My friend, you can save up some more. It is better to save up than not spending what you should have and having many years of regrets or trouble.

With the parts i mentioned above, i think if i include the case and the hardrive it easily ramps up to about 800$.And according to the feedback i received from people here and elsewhere, i think the build i'm about to go ahead with is pretty decent.

[TheRock]

Only a retard would take an I3 processor for gaming lol.

People on tight budget would, and it's efficient enough

AMD AM3+
Motherboard: Gigabyte 990XA-UD3 / Gigabyte 78LMT-USB3 (rev. 6.0)
CPU: FX-8320E / FX-6300

Intel 1150
Motherboard: Asus Z97-P (1150) / Asrock Z97 Anniversary (1150)
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 (1150) / Intel Core i5-4590 (1150)

Intel 1151
Motherboard: Asus Z170-P / Gigabyte Z170-HD3P
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 / Intel Core i5-6400


RAM: 4GB / 8GB Kingston ValueRam (cheap & good)
PSU: Anything 500w/600w but good brand. (Ex; Corsair, ThermalTake, CoolerMaster, XFX, EVGA)
HDD: In my country 500gb to 1tb is like 10 euros difference, up to your budget, save for an SSD later.
Case: For budget you do not mind the appearance, but the fans.

Fill the prices on those, because I have no idea where you shop/live or what you can find.

In Greece; following components I gave you earlier that'd be;

Asus Z170-P > 125Euros
Intel Core i5-6400 Box > 200Euros
Kingston 4GB DDR3-1333MHz (KVR13N9S8/4) > 20Euros
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB > 45Euros
Corsair VS Series VS550 80Plus > 50Euros
<440 Euros until now>
Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 4GB > 230 Euros
+Case + DVD = total of 700 Euros.
You can always go with AMD Build which comes better to budget.