350$ pc gaming build HELP!

[papercut03]

1.I am trying to build a PC will be mainly used in playing dota2 and league of legends
2. My price range would be 300$ - 350$

3. I am residing in the US

5. I dont have any brand preference since I am kinda tight with the budget.

6. I am planning to re-use my current cpu cooling fan, dvd drive and OS cd (win 7)

8. I dont really mind any resolution as long as it is playable

9. Planning to build it as soon as possible

Does this build work? does it have any compatibility issues? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/15qiz.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

 

[mfenn]

Can you update your post with the answers to these questions?

 

[Sleepingforest]

You can actually fit a discrete graphics card in with that budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G2020 2.9GHz Dual-Core Processor ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ECS B75H2-M3(1.0) Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($53.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($73.19 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($27.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 350W ATX12V Power Supply ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $333.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-11 22:55 EDT-0400)

It'll get about twice the frames per second.

 

[monstercameron]

You can actually fit a discrete graphics card in with that budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G2020 2.9GHz Dual-Core Processor ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ECS B75H2-M3(1.0) Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($53.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($73.19 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($27.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 350W ATX12V Power Supply ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $333.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-11 22:55 EDT-0400)

cpu,ram,mobo,dgpu $230.15

It'll get about twice the frames per second.

it is a good build but cpu perf will surely be lacking...although for $350 'tis a worthwhile compromise, but there is another...
apu: amd a10-5800k microcenter $119

ram: ripjaws ddr3-1866 newegg $62

mobo: msi fm2-a55m-e33 amazon $49

my changes are apu, ram, mobo $232.97

but now you have an adequate gaming setup to tide you over until you have more to buy a decent gpu, like a 7790 or a gtx650 ti/boost...dual cores just wont cut it...

but Sleepingforest's build will be better if you dont plan on upgrading.

 

[sm625]

LoL is primarily single threaded. It will load one core fully and then put a partial load on a 2nd core. The build listed on post #3 will fly. It is infact far beyond overkill. I bought a $85 core 2 E8300 PC off ebay and slapped in a $25 HD4650 low profile and it plays LoL just fine 1680x1050 all settings max except shadows turned down 1 notch.

 

[Insert_Nickname]

You can actually fit a discrete graphics card in with that budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G2020 2.9GHz Dual-Core Processor ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ECS B75H2-M3(1.0) Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($53.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($73.19 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($27.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 350W ATX12V Power Supply ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $333.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-11 22:55 EDT-0400)

It'll get about twice the frames per second.

If you can afford to spend $26 more, get an Athlon 750K. The basic cost for this system with an Athlon is $359, but you could save a little on the case or lower RAM to 4GB to get below $350...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819113328
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138375

 

[Topweasel]

LoL is primarily single threaded. It will load one core fully and then put a partial load on a 2nd core. The build listed on post #3 will fly. It is infact far beyond overkill. I bought a $85 core 2 E8300 PC off ebay and slapped in a $25 HD4650 low profile and it plays LoL just fine 1680x1050 all settings max except shadows turned down 1 notch.

Well in that case a A4-5300 could accomplish both jobs for $54.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819113283

 

[Torn Mind]

Well in that case a A4-5300 could accomplish both jobs for $54.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819113283

I doubt the 74xxd series is more powerful than a 4650.

 

[Torn Mind]

You can actually fit a discrete graphics card in with that budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G2020 2.9GHz Dual-Core Processor ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ECS B75H2-M3(1.0) Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($53.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($73.19 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($27.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 350W ATX12V Power Supply ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $333.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-11 22:55 EDT-0400)

It'll get about twice the frames per second.

The G2020 can be had for $50 pre-tax at Micro Center, but that is in-store only. It is $62 at Amazon. Just making sure this doesn't slip through the cracks.

 

[Topweasel]

I doubt the 74xxd series is more powerful than a 4650.

Why? Almost 4 generations old. Barely middle of the road then. I run HoN which is more intensive on a 6500D from a Llano with no problems. Looking it over it could go either way with the advantage being the 4650. But that is me picking out the CPU that was half the cost of both combined. Step up to a A8-6500 and you end up with less power usage a faster CPU than both and a GPU that spec wise is almost exactly the same but running DX11.

 

[Torn Mind]

Why? Almost 4 generations old. Barely middle of the road then. I run HoN which is more intensive on a 6500D from a Llano with no problems. Looking it over it could go either way with the advantage being the 4650. But that is me picking out the CPU that was half the cost of both combined. Step up to a A8-6500 and you end up with less power usage a faster CPU than both and a GPU that spec wise is almost exactly the same but running DX11.

I am not suggesting that he buy a 4650, but rather just discussing its performance versus the 7480d.

I might have slightly underestimated the 7480d's power, but it is on par or slightly weaker than a 4650. So, depending on his tastes with regards to settings and monitor resolution, it is a worthy buy.

If, on the other hand, the fellow has any interest in gaming at 1080p in the future or want to turn up all the settings, then an A6 or better will be necessary, perhaps even a CPU+7750 if he wants 60+ fps at high on Dota2 and LoL.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/dota-2-performance-benchmark,3481-5.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/league-of-legends-performance-benchmark,3484-5.html

 

[jofrie]

Maby you wanne try and get a used gpu from someone near you for a nice price.
I did this once it was 30 minuuts away with the train. I picked up a gtx295 he was selling for 120 euro. Very cheap for this beast.
Now nvidia 7 serie is released there might be some amount of people selling there used videocard for nice price.
You are lucky man if you get a nvidia 590 for 120 euro !!!! Ofcourse pay onley if the seller showed the card works. Ati is nice and cheap but i think nvidia is better quility.
So if you planning buy 60eur videocard try look up what u can get for 120eur used videocard and u wont regred it !!!