My friend want's me to build a computer for him, a gaming one. His budget is $650/$700. He didn't specify what games he wanted to play, all he told me is that he wants it to be able to handle BF4 on ultra settings. He also wants it to be black and green, because he wants it to match his razer keyboard and mouse.
He doesn't need a monitor, mouse, keyboard, or OS.
I would NOT use that Mobo. All I hear is bad stuff about Biostar, especially on anything under 65$
For 20$ more, the 960 seems to perform a but better although that one is actually a good choice.
And I don't know much about that PSU but 40$ seems too good to be true.
Overall, change out the Mobo and that's not a bad build at all.
The PSU is a great one. The internal components are made by Seasonic (specifically the "G" platform). As for the motherboard, Biostar makes quite a few decent motherboards. They just have a bad reputation from some of there lower end boards. This one has decent features and for the price is very appealing. Better than all the other H81 boards you'll find at the same price. The 960 isn't really a good deal. 280x is similar pricing and performs better and a 280 is perfectly fine. Not worth the extra cost over a 280x IMO.
The PSU is a great one. The internal components are made by Seasonic (specifically the "G" platform). As for the motherboard, Biostar makes quite a few decent motherboards. They just have a bad reputation from some of there lower end boards. This one has decent features and for the price is very appealing. Better than all the other H81 boards you'll find at the same price. The 960 isn't really a good deal. 280x is similar pricing and performs better and a 280 is perfectly fine. Not worth the extra cost over a 280x IMO.
Yeah, a 280 should be fine for this build I guess. Although saying the 280X is of similar price, the Gigabyte 960 is 210$, the Gigabyte 280x is 250$+
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He doesn't need a monitor, mouse, keyboard, or OS.
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"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."
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Current setup: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PJzPD3
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar B85MG Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.90 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $581.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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For 20$ more, the 960 seems to perform a but better although that one is actually a good choice.
And I don't know much about that PSU but 40$ seems too good to be true.
Overall, change out the Mobo and that's not a bad build at all.
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."
-Albert Einstein
Current setup: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PJzPD3
The PSU is a great one. The internal components are made by Seasonic (specifically the "G" platform). As for the motherboard, Biostar makes quite a few decent motherboards. They just have a bad reputation from some of there lower end boards. This one has decent features and for the price is very appealing. Better than all the other H81 boards you'll find at the same price. The 960 isn't really a good deal. 280x is similar pricing and performs better and a 280 is perfectly fine. Not worth the extra cost over a 280x IMO.
Yeah, a 280 should be fine for this build I guess. Although saying the 280X is of similar price, the Gigabyte 960 is 210$, the Gigabyte 280x is 250$+
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."
-Albert Einstein
Current setup: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PJzPD3
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