Hey guys, I'm trying to build a cheaper gaming PC as well. Based off the recommended builds in here, I put this together. Can any suggestions on how to get this under $700 (Including Monitor/Windows/Keyboard)?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor | $97.46 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | MSI 760GMA-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard | $39.99 @ Micro Center |
| Memory | Team Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $43.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $48.75 @ OutletPC |
| Video Card | XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card | $240.00 @ Newegg |
| Case | Xion XON-560 MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $29.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $37.99 @ NCIX US |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) | $86.98 @ OutletPC |
| Monitor | Asus VE228H 21.5" Monitor | $126.99 @ Amazon |
| Keyboard | Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard | $6.99 @ NCIX US |
| Mouse | Microsoft Optical Mouse 200 for Business Wired Optical Mouse | $4.99 @ NCIX US |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $834.12 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$70.00 | |
| Total | $764.12 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-22 01:12 EDT-0400 |