Thoughts on this build - $580.00 budget

Greetings everyone. I am interested in hearing your thoughts regarding this computer build..

Thank you in advance

Honestly, you shouldn't be buying pre-built rigs anyway. They usually just pack them with cheap power supplies, mediocre motherboards, and weird component combos they're struggling to offload...

Crucial DDR3 4GB 1600MHz, JM1600KLH-4G_BULK
Intel Core i5-4440
MS PLUTOS case without PSU
WD Caviar Blue 1TB SATA 3 WD10EZEX Hard Drive
XFX Pro Series CoreEdition 80 450W PSU, XFX-P1-450S-X2B9
Zalman CPU Cooler 92mm Execute, ZAL-CNPS5X PERFORMA
Samsung DVD±RW 24x black, bulk
ASRock 970 EXTREME3 Motherboard
EVGA GeForce GTX Series, XFX-FX-785A-CDJ4

Total: $580.00+$27 shipping Amazon.com

That's the cash price... I guess it depends on how you're paying and what you actually need this thing for.

1 x ASRock B85 Pro4 - Intel Chipset, ATX, Dura Caps
1 x 8GB (2x4GB) Corsair Dominator DDR3, 1600MHz, CL9
1 x EVGA GeForce GTX Series 1GB GDDR5 OC, 128bit
1 x AMD FX-Series X6 6300 3.5GHz, 14MB, 95W, AM3+
1 x Seagate BarraCuda 500GB, 7200rpm, SATA 6 Gb/s, 32MB
1 x CORSAIR 430W CX Series 80+ Bronze, EPS12V v2.3
1 x Samsung DVD Writer, SATA, Bulk Black
1 x Thermaltake Contac 16, compatible with 775, AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, 1155, 1156
1 x Spire Maverick 6009, ATX/micro ATX case

$1352 Free assembly and shipping via Amazon

The PC is mostly for home use... though for younger people running various programs, it’s vital that it doesn't lag and stays fast enough...
payment depends on necessity, although the initial plan is to pay in installments...

So, gaming is totally out of the question?

In that case, maybe try this:

1 x CORSAIR 430W CX Series 80+ Bronze Power Supply, EPS12V v2.3, 80+
1 x Samsung Seagate BarraCuda DVD Writer, SATA, Bulk Black
1 x 8GB (1x8GB) Kingmax DDR3, 1333MHz, non-ECC, CL9.0
1 x 1TB WD Caviar Blue 10EZEX Hard Drive, 1000 GB, SATA3, 64 MB, 3.5", 24mo warranty
1 x Intel Core i5-4440 Processor (3.10GHz, 1MB, 6MB, 84 W, 1150) Box
1 x Zalman Z1 Mid Tower Case, 199(W)x432(H)x457(D)mm, ATX Standard
1 x ASRock B85 Pro4, s1150, Haswell

$1214 At Best Buy... if you pay in installments, it’s about $1333.

crimsonstag84 said:So, gaming is totally out of the question?

In that case, maybe try this:

1 x CORSAIR 430W CX Series 80+ Bronze Power Supply, EPS12V v2.3, 80+
1 x Samsung Seagate BarraCuda DVD Writer, SATA, Bulk Black
1 x 8GB (1x8GB) Kingmax DDR3, 1333MHz, non-ECC, CL9.0
1 x 1TB WD Caviar Blue 10EZEX Hard Drive, 1000 GB, SATA3, 64 MB, 3.5", 24mo warranty
1 x Intel Core i5-4440 Processor (3.10GHz, 1MB, 6MB, 84 W, 1150) Box
1 x Zalman Z1 Mid Tower Case, 199(W)x432(H)x457(D)mm, ATX Standard
1 x ASRock B85 Pro4, s1150, Haswell

$1214 At Best Buy... if you pay in installments, it’s about $1333.

Nothing intense, maybe just one or two titles like PES or Grand Theft Auto 4/5...🙂

Man, comparing Grand Theft Auto 4/5 to PES is like night and day when it comes to how much juice they need from a PC. 😬

Maybe grab a dedicated graphics card later on? I guess you might be able to limp through PES using just the integrated graphics on the i5.

Amanda Miller81 said:The PC is mostly for home use... though for younger people running various programs, it’s vital that it doesn't lag and stays fast enough...
payment depends on necessity, although the initial plan is to pay in installments...

That really depends on which programs we're talking about. Are we looking at heavy-duty professional software or just basic Office apps?

Take the build I put together above, for instance—it's a true all-rounder. It features a solid processor, plenty of RAM, and a reliable graphics card for gaming, all while staying at a great price point.

Generally speaking, paying upfront with cash is the better move; you usually save about 10%, and you can opt for cash on delivery.

1 x AMD FX-Series X6 6300 3.5GHz,14MB,95W,AM3+, FD6300WMHK
1 x DDR3 4GB (1x4GB) Kingston, 1600MHz, CL9, Hyper X, KHX1600C9D3B1/
1 x TOSHIBA 500GB, 7200rpm, SATA 6 Gb/s, 32MB, DT01ACA050
1 x CORSAIR 430W, CX Series 80+ Bronze, EPS12V v2.3, 80+
1 x ASUS DRW-24F1ST/BLK/B/AS SATA, DVD-R 24x, DVD-RW 6x, DVD+R 24x
1 x Sapphire R7 260X 1GB GDDR5 OC, 1GB GDDR5 128bit, 28nm
1 x Spire Maverick 6009, kućište ATX/micro ATX
1 x Thermaltake Contac 21, 775,AM2,AM2+,AM3,AM3+,FM1,1155,1156
1 x ASUS M5A97 R2.0, AM3,AM3+, AMD 970, Intel Chipset, BUS 5200 MHz, DDR3

$1296
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