(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In this thread I’m going to tell you how to get the most performance for your money in a gaming pc. This is pointed toward those building a 500$ USD or 414€. Many people would use a AMD cpu such as a AMD CPU such as the FX 4100 or AMD Phenom II series CPU which are great. Just the Phenom II is aging quickly and nothing is wrong with the FX4100 is a underappreciated CPU in my opinion. When making a list you must recognize a luxury and a true performance booster. I noticed no offence to those who do this I do it sometimes, but people will put a more expensive Intel motherboard and k series CPU, and a CPU cooler. (Prices from You must login or register to view this content.)
• Intel i5 2500k CPU $219.99
• ASRock z68 Extreme3 Gen3 motherboard $119.99
• Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1gb 256bit graphics card $169.99
• Coolermaster Hyper 212 plus CPU cooler $19.99
That is a killer combo but if you take a look price wise the K series CPU is 10-20$ more in money, that CPU cooler is 20$, also if u get a non overclockable CPUyou can get a H77 or B75 motherboard and that will save you money over a z68 or z77, p67 motherboard. Overall that’s a good 60$ you can save from a 500$ pc build and that’s a lot of money for that small of a budget. Compare too...

• Intel core i5 3450 $199.99
• MSI H77MA-G43 H77 motherboard $74.99
• Sapphire Radeon 6870 1gb 256bit graphics card $169.99

Those a both great starts, the bottom 1 can even get a little 60gb SSD to hold you OS or Games. Overclocking is great, fun but I’d definitely choose a SSD over overclocking in a 500$ computer, also overclocking doesn’t as give as much performance as a SSD even a compared to a non overclocked i5 CPU. If You need any help or suggestions feel free to ask