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[Scout Derek]

With the outcome of an unexpected event, I have need for a new computer, as mine was stolen in a robbery this last weekend. Now with a low budget(Because of X-mas for the kids), I'm wondering if you guys have any Computer builds that are around $500. I know that there is a topic already on builds that range from $500 to $1000, but I'd like to hear the best one in your opinion that is around $500. I'd greatly appreciate your responses, and I hope you have a good X-mas. ~Scout Derek

[MechWarrior4172571]

Scout Derek, on 19 December 2014 - 04:42 PM, said:

With the outcome of an unexpected event, I have need for a new computer, as mine was stolen in a robbery this last weekend. Now with a low budget(Because of X-mas for the kids), I'm wondering if you guys have any Computer builds that are around $500. I know that there is a topic already on builds that range from $500 to $1000, but I'd like to hear the best one in your opinion that is around $500. I'd greatly appreciate your responses, and I hope you have a good X-mas. ~Scout Derek

http://www.newegg.co...500&Pagesize=90

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16883250114

Just an example ^^^^ and you can add your own Video Card later when you get the money.


Your best solution is to build a PC from scratch.

[Diznitch]

I put this together real quick for you on Newegg. It's close to $500. You could delay the video card although I think the built in will suck for MWO. You can add more RAM later. You can save money with a slower processor, although its kinda throwing money away in the sense that the old one is tossed on the upgrade. (whereas you can just buy another more stick of RAM to expand from 8 to 16)

Let's see how well this paste's from newegg. If you PM me your email I can email it.

$500 system

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[Diznitch]

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Ok I sorta conquered the crappy editor on this forum. heh. There is no DVD player there. I have an extra Sata DVD RW drive (new) that I ordered and then didn't return in time. I'll mail it to you if you send me your snail mail address.

[Flapdrol]

Are we talking full system or do you still have mouse, keyboard, screen etc? still have the windows copy?

[JayJayJayJayJay]

The Forums on Whirlpool.net.au are an awsome source of info. For any kind of **** build.


Really it blocked comPUTEer.

Edited by JayJayJayJayJay, 19 December 2014 - 06:08 PM.

[Lord Letto]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($63.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.75 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 Tri-Linear 25g Thermal Paste ($4.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax Atlas ATX-295WB ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $495.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-19 21:20 EST-0500

if you need a monitor, Keyboard and mouse with it:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($53.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax Thorex ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Logisys 480W ATX Power Supply ($12.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Hannspree HL161ABB 15.6" Monitor ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Rosewill RK-201 Wired Standard Keyboard ($5.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Gear Head MP1600RU Wired Optical Mouse ($4.19 @ Mwave)
Total: $500.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-19 21:34 EST-0500

Edited by Lord Letto, 19 December 2014 - 06:35 PM.

[xWiredx]

This hasn't been updated since October it looks like, but there is also a 500 and under thread: http://mwomercs.com/...updated-weekly/

[Lord Letto]

xWiredx, on 19 December 2014 - 07:04 PM, said:

This hasn't been updated since October it looks like, but there is also a 500 and under thread: http://mwomercs.com/...updated-weekly/

yeah, I decided to make the $500-1000 Thread because SOMEONE(Goose) Kept putting like $700-800 Builds in the under $500 Thread, plus $500 is hardly enough for a gaming comp (Unless you go AMD FX-4XXX for CPU), $600-700 minimum would be a bit better, might be able to squeeze in a non K i5 with that budget, mainly for MWO.

Edited by Lord Letto, 19 December 2014 - 08:43 PM.

[Scout Derek]

Thanks all. I'll take a look into these and see what's best. ~Scout Derek

[Scout Derek]

We are talking just computer tower and internals. No mouse or keyboard Flapdrol.

[Flapdrol]

And windows? still have the serial key somewhere?

[Lord Letto]

So you don't need Keyboard/Mouse, just Tower/Internals, how about Windows and Monitor?

if you need Monitor and Windows:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($63.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.75 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 Tri-Linear 25g Thermal Paste ($4.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 630 2GB Video Card ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Raidmax Atlas ATX-295WB ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $498.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-20 14:09 EST-0500

if you still have a monitor and need windows:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($63.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.75 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 12g Thermal Paste ($16.57 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax Atlas ATX-295WB ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $500.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-20 14:07 EST-0500

[Scout Derek]

Thanks Lord, but I'm pretty rusty on remembering on what a video card can do. Can it run the game at a considerable rate?

[Flapdrol]

I'd replace the gigabyte motherboard with an asrock H81M-HDS, as gigabyte limits to 1.2V, hampering the overclock.

http://forums.anandt...d.php?t=2389948

[Lord Letto]

depends on the Game, for MWO the CPU is most Important followed by the GPU

Flapdrol, on 21 December 2014 - 11:53 AM, said:

I'd replace the gigabyte motherboard with an asrock H81M-HDS, as gigabyte limits to 1.2V, hampering the overclock.

http://forums.anandt...d.php?t=2389948

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($63.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-100HA2 58.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($9.88 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 Tri-Linear 25g Thermal Paste ($4.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 630 2GB Video Card ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Enermax Thorex ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $497.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-21 15:29 EST-0500



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($63.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Rosewill RCX-Z90-CP 62.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($12.99 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 12g Thermal Paste ($13.80 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax Thorex ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $499.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-21 15:32 EST-0500

[Flapdrol]

The pro btc board is a bit silly with it's printerport, rs232 and 6 pci-e 1x connectors. The hds has 2 more usb ports.

[cSand]

Hey just as a little input here, the R9 270 or R7 260x will run the game MUCH MUCH better than the Gt630

Would definitely go with the 2nd build.

[Scout Derek]

So, Lord, If I run the game on the lowest settings with the 2nd build that doesn't need a monitor, what FPS are we talking about there, also, nice builds you guys have there. I have a local tech store that has many electronics that are mentioned here. Thanks again. ~ Scout Derek

[cSand]

Scout Derek, on 22 December 2014 - 03:37 PM, said:

So, Lord, If I run the game on the lowest settings with the 2nd build that doesn't need a monitor, what FPS are we talking about there, also, nice builds you guys have there. I have a local tech store that has many electronics that are mentioned here. Thanks again. ~ Scout Derek

My friend has a R9 270 on an older AMD Athlon X4 processor (quad core I believe) and he;s getting 40-50 on a mix of high and medium settings

That processor recommended can be OC'd a lot I think.

Nice part of that build is that down the line when you have the cash, you toss an i5 or i7 in there and you have a powerful machine on your hands!

also if you want a better mobo (that pro BTC one has a funky setup, I dunno if that's the best choice) and are interested... I have an extra Gigabyte H97-D3H I'd give you for a reasonable price (RMA replacement from Gigabyte, unused... I was impatient and bought a new one rather than wait for RMA )

Edited by cSand, 22 December 2014 - 04:03 PM.