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My friend is looking to build his first PC but is not sure what parts to get. His budget is between $500-$800 USD.
He has a Monitor, Mouse, and Keyboard. He would like Windows 10. He will be using this PC for gaming (CSGO, H1Z1, etc.) Thanks for any help
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CPU: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($179.69 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($29.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($74.99 @ Jet)
Memory: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($44.38 @ Newegg Marketplace)
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Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($44.76 @ Amazon)
Video Card: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($103.98 @ Newegg)
Case: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
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Total: $726.20



assuming aesthetics isn't the biggest issue, this should be fine.

I was reluctant as hell to choose the SSD, either way with the left over 60$ish you are able to get in the area of 500gb..

The card was an easy pick once again assuming aesthetics and that he will not be running high/max settings. Ram is just a single stick, you can upgrade to a single 16gb for around 32$ more. The CPU is a low clock i know someone is going to call me out on that and it is a generally small case, and simple cooler.



Wait for 13, he will likely build something a lot better.



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CPU: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($179.69 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($29.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($74.99 @ Jet)
Memory: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($44.38 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($43.86 @ Amazon)
Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($44.76 @ Amazon)
Video Card: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($103.98 @ Newegg)
Case: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Total: $726.20



assuming aesthetics isn't the biggest issue, this should be fine.

I was reluctant as hell to choose the SSD, either way with the left over 60$ish you are able to get in the area of 500gb..

The card was an easy pick once again assuming aesthetics and that he will not be running high/max settings. Ram is just a single stick, you can upgrade to a single 16gb for around 32$ more. The CPU is a low clock i know someone is going to call me out on that and it is a generally small case, and simple cooler.



Wait for 13, he will likely build something a lot better.





Just a couple of things I;d change.. well ok a lot of things.

Yeah, the CPU isn't great... at all. Go for I 6500 I'd say,.
Motherboard is a bit pricey imo.
The Video Card will let this build down a lot, at least get a 1050, but with this budget I reckon you can fit an RX 480 or 1060.
The PSU is overpriced, you can save around $25 on a different unit.
As for OS you can get a key anywhere online for around $20
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i5-6400 makes no sense. Clock speeds are too low. Either get a Pentium G4560 for $75, or $190-$200 for an i5-6500/i5-7500. ITX makes no sense unless it is specifically required. RX 460 belongs in a $400, maybe $500 system, but not a $700-800 system.

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CPU: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($189.69 @ SuperBiiz)
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Motherboard: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($46.97 @ Jet)
Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($124.99 @ Jet)
Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($68.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($191.99 @ SuperBiiz)
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Power Supply: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($49.99 @ B&H)
Total: $810.49

Get a 1TB HDD if you want to save $20. You can also drop the Cryorig M9i for now and use stock cooler to save $20. XFire support so you can add a 2nd RX 480 at any point if you want.
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CPU: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($29.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($92.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($49.78 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($78.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $820.60
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CPU: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($29.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($92.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($49.78 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($78.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $820.60


You can either use windows 10 unlicensed or get it off kinguin for $30
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