[Build Help] Need Help! First PC Build!
###Build Help/Ready:
Please note I deleted this post and then reposted it with the appropriate tag.
Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do)
Yes, I have read the sidebar and rules.
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
This is my first pc build, so go easy on me, and I would like to use it for mostly gaming. My laptop is terrible and I think is going to die any day now, so I took the opportunity to start researching gaming builds. I want to play games like Battlefield 4, CS:GO, COD WaW (custom zombies), Rust, DayZ, Rocket League. Sorry for the long list.
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
I was told by others and the research I did that with my budget, I could play the games listed above at 1080p at least 60 frames at high. Like I said, this is my first build, so if that is way off, then please tell.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
Around $500. I know my build list is more, but I already have some of the parts, so I think I can stay within that. If there are any parts I could get that provide more performance at a cheaper cost than the parts I chose, please say so.
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
United States
Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please).
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor | $120.89 @ OutletPC |
| Motherboard | ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $51.98 @ Newegg |
| Memory | Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $38.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $63.99 @ Amazon |
| Video Card | MSI Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card | $199.98 @ SuperBiiz |
| Case | BitFenix Neos White/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case | - |
| Power Supply | EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $39.99 @ NCIX US |
| Optical Drive | Lite-On IHAS324-98 DVD/CD Writer | $25.98 @ OutletPC |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) | $86.98 @ OutletPC |
| Wireless Network Adapter | TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter | $37.24 @ Amazon |
| Other | Keyboard/Mouse | $26.00 |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $722.02 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$30.00 | |
| Total | $692.02 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-12 11:20 EDT-0400 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
I already own the case, a monitor, SSD and DVD drive listed in the list, all brand new (except the dvd drive). I got them as gifts, so they do not effect my budget. Also, I know my list says Windows 8, but I am still a little unsure. I know it gets a better performance boost than 7, and I did read the post on this sub reddit about this topic, but your input would be nice. Please go easy on me! This is my first build, any knowledge would be great!
Posted Aug 12, 2015, 3:38 PM UTC