Build for my brother.

[lespaul5895]

My brother has asked for some assistance in building a PC. I figured what better place to ask than here, as I've gotten a ton of good advice from you all in the past.

He basically wants an inexpensive computer that will allow him to run games (Mainly DayZ Standalone, Arma 2: DayZ Mod and Arma 3 and also allow him to do some streaming all while not breaking the bank. I told him around 6-800$ US most likely. Do you guys think he can get away with a cheaper rig if he wants to do those things?

[Cyrops]

Probably with AMD chip and using integrated GPU.

[Yalingo]

For that kind of money, you can build something like this. For such a cheap build you'll need to make use of all the mail in rebates and so on.

This is just a rough quick build I threw together for pricing, do some more research on parts/price/performance before making a purchase. Also it's barebones, does he need anything else, like windows or peripherals?

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8s3zhM) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8s3zhM/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $109.98 @ OutletPC
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-...r-rr212e20pkr2) | $24.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-...ard-980de3u3s3) | $69.99 @ Micro Center
**Memory** | [Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingsto...1333c9d3b1k28g) | $74.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate...ve-st1000dm003) | $52.91 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphir...ard-112170120g) | $178.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair...-supply-cx430m) | $29.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24nsb0) | $15.98 @ OutletPC (Optional)
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $597.81
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-05 03:46 EDT-0400 |

[Deleted]

No. The key reason being that you'll have to compensate for the APU in an AMD build with much higher-speed RAM to get the best performance.

This is around the minimum I'd recommend:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.24 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $714.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-05 03:45 EDT-0400

That's $800 before discounts/rebates. If you're lucky enough to have a Microcenter close by, then I'd recommend getting one of their Intel combos for the above.

For an APU build, I'd be looking at something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.96 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-D3H ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($67.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $491.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-05 03:49 EDT-0400

Now, that has the potential for a GPU upgrade, but it's unlikely to be able to stream and game to begin with, although it is likely to be able to play most games at low 1080p settings.

[lespaul5895]

What about something like this?

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3NRpzy) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3NRpzy/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $109.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-970ag43) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-...12800cl9d8gbsr) | $76.50 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate...ve-st1000dm003) | $52.91 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-vid...-r9270gaming2g) | $139.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx430) | $19.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung...ve-sh224dbbebe) | $14.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $514.33
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-05 08:14 EDT-0400 |


Or This

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9sHvdC) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9sHvdC/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646g3258) | $69.99 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h81mhds) | $49.99 @ Micro Center
**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial...4g3d1609ds1s00) | $73.95 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate...ve-st1000dm003) | $52.91 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-vid...-r9280gaming3g) | $199.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx430) | $19.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung...ve-sh224dbbebe) | $14.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $521.79
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-05 10:30 EDT-0400 |

[Deleted]

Can IU ask why you'd consider pairing an overclockable CPU with a non-overclockable motherboard (in the Intel example)?

[lespaul5895]

Can IU ask why you'd consider pairing an overclockable CPU with a non-overclockable motherboard (in the Intel example)?

I was under the impression that the H81M could now support OCing the unlocked anniversary edition.

www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/H81M-HDS/index.us.asp?cat=Download&os=BIOS

[Deleted]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Vapor-X Video Card ($169.99 @ TigerDirect)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $785.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-05 11:46 EDT-0400

The ssd should last him enough gaming until he can grab a storage drive.

[lespaul5895]

I guess I should specify he'd like to stay under $600 if possible.

[Deleted]

Sure i saw 600-800 @ op, obviously you get what you pay

[lespaul5895]

Yeah, He just doesn't have a lot of money to spend. He has 2 kids after all lol.

- - - Updated - - -

This is what I came up with for a final build. I'd like some advice on it. I guess he needs everything, so if you see anything that's off or might need changed let me know.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nD7rRB) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nD7rRB/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646g3258) | $69.99 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $24.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-h81mdplus) | $52.98 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f310666cl9d8gbxl) | $78.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $52.91 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280gaming3g) | $199.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx430) | $19.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe) | $14.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
**Monitor** | [Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs228hp) | $127.58 @ Newegg
**Keyboard** | [Microsoft Keyboard 200 Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-keyboard-6jh00001) | $7.99 @ B&H
**Mouse** | [Gigabyte GM-M6800 Wired Optical Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-mouse-gmm6800) | $9.99 @ Newegg
**Speakers** | [Cyber Acoustics CA-2016WB 3W 2ch Speakers](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cyber-acoustics-speakers-ca2016wb) | $9.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $800.33
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-05 14:34 EDT-0400 |