Posted on 09 July 2016 - 03:09 AM
Ok so I currently run a potato https://gyazo.com/acf1ac2bf2da20a92350d6b0f5a2b1b6 and I am saving up to build a new pc.I'm on a 500$ budget and I wanna know what kind of parts I should get because I'm a fucking dumbass at this shit.
thx
and @Cavasi because I hear you know what you're talking about with this type of shit.
Posted on 09 July 2016 - 07:19 AM
like 28496th PC help threadLast edited on 09 July 2016 - 09:11 AM by *deleted-89753
Automatically DeletedPosted on 09 July 2016 - 09:22 AM
Maybe save up a bit more money, I feel like with a $550-$600 budget you could get much more performance.I'll cook up a build later, just tag me again.
Last edited on 09 July 2016 - 01:03 PM by majerSNACK
Lynkkis wrote
im a dumbass and needed a quality thread xddd
Posted on 09 July 2016 - 03:01 PM
Like Cavasi said, save up more. It would be the most beneficial if you wait a bit more and save some more money to get a really good budget build. Also, do you plan on just playing Minecraft or other games?Posted on 09 July 2016 - 07:16 PM
Suits wrote
other games I wanna try to play gta at 1080p around 45fps and other games like that
Posted on 09 July 2016 - 09:08 PM
@Cavasi 600-650 USDPosted on 09 July 2016 - 09:13 PM
You eat it. :DPosted on 11 July 2016 - 02:55 AM
DittHam wrote
totally
Posted on 11 July 2016 - 03:34 AM
I bought my PC for 400$ at Best Buy and it runs mc at like 70 with like 32 chunks and like 150 fps average. CSGO for me is laggy but tf2 and GMod works fine, just felt like putting it out therePosted on 11 July 2016 - 08:49 AM
Skillapp wrote
Assuming this is the budget now, http://pcpartpicker.com/list/VLJtgL
Posted on 11 July 2016 - 02:07 PM
SporkHandles wrote
i kind of wanted to play cs go :P
Last edited on 14 July 2016 - 08:17 PM by Cavasi
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/3NfCbj Here's my take.i5 6500 is great, and the r9 380 is fantastic as well. This build wll run games very well, I just built my friend a pc the other day with a 380 and its beautiful.
If you ever plan on overclocking, get the motherboard I provided in the part list. If not: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/NdmxFT/msi-motherboard-b150pcmate
Oh also, you will need a Windows key, I got my Windows 8.1 Key Here for $20 and then upgraded free to Win10, however you have to do this before July 29th, or else it won't be free.
Posted on 14 July 2016 - 08:42 PM
Cavasi wrote
i5 6500 is great, and the r9 380 is fantastic as well. This build wll run games very well, I just built my friend a pc the other day with a 380 and its beautiful.
If you ever plan on overclocking, get the motherboard I provided in the part list. If not: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/NdmxFT/msi-motherboard-b150pcmate
Oh also, you will need a Windows key, I got my Windows 8.1 Key Here for $20 and then upgraded free to Win10, however you have to do this before July 29th, or else it won't be free.
How'd you learn all this
Last edited on 14 July 2016 - 09:27 PM by Cavasi
SporkHandles wrote
Cavasi wrote...
How'd you learn all this
http://reddit.com/r/buildapc for learning what parts for what budget. Google helps too:
"i5 [processor] vs i5 [processor]" shows benchmarks
"[gpu] vs [gpu]" shows gpu benchmarks and how each compare.
When I put a build together, I always look up the CPU/GPU combo on youtube to see how they perform.
this is the exact video that taught me last year
Posted on 19 July 2016 - 08:42 PM
Cavasi wrote
SporkHandles wrote...
http://reddit.com/r/buildapc for learning what parts for what budget. Google helps too:
"i5 [processor] vs i5 [processor]" shows benchmarks
"[gpu] vs [gpu]" shows gpu benchmarks and how each compare.
When I put a build together, I always look up the CPU/GPU combo on youtube to see how they perform.
this is the exact video that taught me last year
Probably super late on this one (didn't check my mentions woops) but after reading this thread, I want to add a bit more on what Cavasi said.
1 - Building a PC is VERY easy. If you are like me who didn't bother to watch any PC building videos and lack common sense, it will take 5 hours. However, if you research how to build and consult the manual, I can't see it take more than 3 hours at most. Normally, it will take 1-2 hours.
2 - There are many places to learn about PC building. Like Cavasi said, your best bet would be /r/BuildaPC. Other online forums, subreddits, and videos. can also help. d redirect you to /r/BuildaPC. Even a simple Google search can help a lot. YouTube videos from LinusTechTips, TekSyndicate, JayzTwoCents, and other people can also be super helpful and can provide a visual guide.
2.5 - Don't be afraid to ask questions! We all started without any knowledge on PC building. A HUGE majority of PC builders are always willing to help, even for the simplest questions. If someone isn't available to answer your questions, Google and the YouTubers mentioned above can be super helpful.
3 - If a 3 year old, a 5 year old, a 7 year, a 9 year old, and 70 year olds can build a PC, you can too! It's never too late or too early to start building!
4 - You can find great deals on PC parts from places like /r/BuildaPCSales and just scavenging around. PCPartPicker can also help find deals, compare prices, and make sure everything in your build is compatible. Craigslist can also be helpful here, though make sure you get what you need and make sure it is what was advertised.
Hope you have fun and if you have any questions, ask me, Cavasi, Google, etc. etc. We will be willing to help :P
source: me, reddit, google (I currently am running an FX-6300, GTX 650 Ti Boost, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, etc. Total price for my parts were around $300)