Need help finding parts for new PC build ($500 budget)

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    Need help finding parts for new PC build ($500 budget)


    I figured I might as well come to the experts here at SevenForums for some guidance and support on finding parts for my new PC build. I'm working with a budget of $500. I've looked at Newegg and Amazon, trying to find the best deals, but I'm pretty lost as to what grounds to start on. I'd like to be able to run Windows 7 64-bit and play recent games like Diablo III and DotA 2 at max or recommended settings with no issues. I am excluding monitor, sound system, keyboard, and mouse from this build because I already have each of those items.

    So, can someone help me find parts at a good price? So far I only know what case I want, which is this one here:
    COUGAR Orange Challenger Black Steel ATX Computer Case with 12cm COUGAR TURBINE HYPER-SPIN Bearing Silent Fans and 20cm LED Fan - Newegg.com

    I still need: Mother board, HDD, PSU, Graphics card, Processor, RAM... Am I missing anything else? I think that's it.
    Last edited by intelguy77; 18 Mar 2014 at 17:38.
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  2. Posts : 3,904
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    I currently use a gigabyte H87-HD3 motherboard. Its really good.
    Dual bios (UEFI)
    USB 3
    all the bells and whistles! :P
    Good value as well £67
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  3. mjf
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    intelguy77 said:
    Am I missing anything else? I think that's it.
    The operating system. OEM ~$100.
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  4. Posts : 12
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    Harribo2014 said:
    I currently use a gigabyte H87-HD3 motherboard. Its really good.
    Dual bios (UEFI)
    USB 3
    all the bells and whistles! :P
    Good value as well £67
    Cool mother board. Found it on Newegg. It's got mixed reviews though. What GPU are you using with that board?


    mjf said:
    intelguy77 said:
    Am I missing anything else? I think that's it.
    The operating system. OEM ~$100.
    I have the operating system already. Sorry, forgot to add that to the exclusion list.
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  5. Posts : 3,904
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    At the moment i'm just using integrated Intel HD3200 Graphics. Finished my build last week and realized i was short on money. So the GPU will have to wait until next month. But to be honest im not a big game player. And the integrated graphics are okay for me, i can play GTA on full, and Euro truck simulator!
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  6. Posts : 12
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    Nice!

    When you say GTA, do you mean GTA 5? Or just the first one? Is it smooth at max settings?
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  8. Posts : 4,161
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    Are you really picking the case first on a $500 budget?

    It's what goes into it that counts. Half or more of your budget will be blown on a GPU. That leaves room for an AMD on a decent board and a good power supply. Throw in a SSD for the system and scrounge a HDD for files. What's left may buy a cheap box and can of spray paint. Set your priorities where it counts the most for your use. Glamor shouldn't be one of them.
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