Need help on a budget of 600 dollars on new egg to build my first ever computer!!

[Oculusdeath]

I'm on a 600 dollars budget and im looking to build my first ever computer from scratch. Would really like some very good suggestions about different parts of computers. Newegg is the website im trying to buy most of the parts, also need a wireless adapter to it, i also need a keyboard and the mouse, i already have one for now.I also need a good refresh rate monitor to keep up with the frames so please help! thanks!

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I know most of it is covered but still:

• Budget
• Resolution
• Games / Settings Desired
• Any other intensive software or special things you do (Frequent video encoding, 3D modeling, etc)
• Country
• Parts that can be reused
• Do you need an OS?
• Do you need peripherals (e.g. monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc)?

[Oculusdeath]

My budget is off 600-800 bucks. The cheaper the better, but the fancier and good quality the better. I'm getting the preferred card from new egg so, I just want to know what parts to get and everything. I'll be playing wow in ultra if I can, that's what I want and mostly for my coding classes coming up. I live in the us and I need an os, not familiar with w8 but if I need it, I'll learn. I need all the peripherals except a mouse and headphones. Thanks!

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I know I ask a lot but just wanted to be sure, so you need a monitor to be included in the $6-800 as well?

[Oculusdeath]

I know I ask a lot but just wanted to be sure, so you need a monitor to be included in the $6-800 as well?

Yes. Everything except the mouse and headphones. Also need a wireless adapter

[Khalus]

I'll be playing wow in ultra if I can

FYI, you could play WoW on Ultra with a $300 budget, but yeah I understand for the other stuff...heh

[Oculusdeath]

FYI, you could play WoW on Ultra with a $300 budget, but yeah I understand for the other stuff...heh

Well, I want the desktop to last me a while.

[Deleted]

Well, I want the desktop to last me a while.

Yeah just ignore that, no one plays WoW (Ultra) on a $300 system.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4360 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($139.80 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $780.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-22 23:45 EST-0500

You can get slightly better gaming performance assuming you're willing to overclock with a different CPU and motherboard, overall system performance will be lower though.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($139.80 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $754.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-22 23:51 EST-0500

[Oculusdeath]

So if I were to upgrade the cpu to i5, it would cost me a lot more and I also need the keyboard. That I can look at reviews and get it. Thank you so much @notarget

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($139.80 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $871.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-23 00:59 EST-0500

You could run Windows 10 tech preview build for free or check this page for price drops on Windows 8.1 Pro keys:

https://www.g2a.com/windows-8-profes...ey-global.html

[Oculusdeath]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($139.80 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $871.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-23 00:59 EST-0500

You could run Windows 10 tech preview build for free or check this page for price drops on Windows 8.1 Pro keys:

https://www.g2a.com/windows-8-profes...ey-global.html

So, with an i3 cpu can be good for how many years you would say? 4-5? Then I can just upgrade when ever I can? Think I'm going for the i3 for now then upgrade later. What good keyboard I could also get with the first setup? Not too expensive less than 100$? I'm looking to get everything through new egg btw. Thanks!

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I'm looking to get everything through new egg btw. Thanks!

All the links and pricing are from Newegg.

What good keyboard I could also get with the first setup? Not too expensive less than 100$?

Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 $50

So, with an i3 cpu can be good for how many years you would say? 4-5? Then I can just upgrade when ever I can? Think I'm going for the i3 for now then upgrade later.

It will last you a few years no problem, there is no overclocking potential so it will start to fall off later on.

If you swap to one of the Z97 boards even with the i3 you can upgrade to the overclockable and faster i5-4690K later on.

[Oculusdeath]

All the links and pricing are from Newegg.



Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 $50



It will last you a few years no problem, there is no overclocking potential so it will start to fall off later on.

If you swap to one of the Z97 boards even with the i3 you can upgrade to the overclockable and faster i5-4690K later on.

That sounds wonderful. Will know for sure tomorrow if I qualify for that preferred account if not I'll just buy it right off. Thanks alot! Now to put it all together shall be fun! Haha

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Good luck

[Shafer]

I know most of it is covered but still:

• Budget
• Resolution
• Games / Settings Desired
• Any other intensive software or special things you do (Frequent video encoding, 3D modeling, etc)
• Country
• Parts that can be reused
• Do you need an OS?
• Do you need peripherals (e.g. monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc)?

Hi Notarget,

Thank you for your information throughout this thread. It has been very useful. I'm also in a similar position as the OP, and I'm wondering if it's worth it to purchase a new pc over upgrading my current setup. This is my current setup: http://www.amazon.com/iBuyPower-GAME.../dp/B009NCMFOU

If you notice, the power supply is only 300 W, and the graphics card is a NVIDIA GeForce GT610. The only thing I'm trying to do is play WoW on at least medium graphics. I don't need a mouse, keyboard, speakers, or anything like that- only the desktop itself. Currently I'm running WoW on the lowest settings possible and during WoD only getting 60 FPS in very few spots.

I hope this is enough information, and I would certainly appreciate any insight you may have. Thank you for your support.

Best,
Shafer

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Edit: Just going to reply in your other thread.