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Buying Guide: Building a Budget PC

By December 31, 2014No Comments

Start the new year off right and get building!

It’s a new year and it’s time for a new PC. But if you think it has to cost a lot of money to build something powerful, then you’re wrong. Our Year-End Clearance Sale has everything you need to dominate 2015 with discounts up to 84% and will help you build the machine of your dreams while sticking to your budget.

Let’s get started.

The best deals to build an awesome rig in 2015:

Processor

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AMD A8-6600K ($99.99 + 5% discount + $10 promo code = $84.99)

The first thing to consider when building your machine is speed. And clocking in at nearly 4GHz, this quad-core from AMD is more than capable of handling whatever you throw at it. This includes games, applications, or just plain surfing the web.

Motherboard

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ASUS A88X-PRO ($128.99 + 10% discount + $25 rebate = $93.99)

You’ll need a powerful motherboard to piece your computer together and that’s what ASUS is all about. This board not only has dual intelligent processors and an exclusive GPU boost, it’s also 4K Ultra HD-ready. You’ll never look at your PC the same again.

Case

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Corsair Carbide Series 500R ($139.99 + 21% discount + $10 promo code + $20 rebate = $79.99)

If you want a legit PC, you’ll need a good-looking case. Corsair definitely accomplishes that with this model and even throws in a 200mm side-mounted fan with a mesh screen for extra cooling. This case doesn’t just look cool, it is cool.

Memory

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Crucial Ballistix Sport XT ($89.99 + 24% off = $67.99)

The formula for figuring out how much RAM you need is simple: more is better. 8GB from Crucial should be more than enough to satisfy your needs but if you need a little more oomph, you can double up and save 8%.

Graphics Card

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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 750 ($119.99 + 20% discount + $20 rebate = $79.99)

Integrated graphics are usually capable of handling simple tasks. But if you’re building your own PC, then you probably have bigger things in mind. That’s why you should rely on GIGABYTE’s expertise because this card offers you a fully evolved graphics experience for all types of computing.

Hard Drive

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WD Black Series 2003FZEX 159.99 + 17% off + $8 promo code = $124.00)

Storing your files in a safe and secure manner is essential for any type of PC. And WD’s Black Series hard drives are among the best at doing just that. This model has a 2TB capacity but is available in storage options between 500GB and 4TB – the choice is yours.

Optical Drive

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Samsung SH-224DB ($19.99 + $6 promo code = $13.99)

A lot of people don’t use optical drives anymore, but you should still have one installed inside your computer in case you ever need it. This one is so cheap that there really is no reason not to.

Power Supply

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Corsair CX750 $99.99 + 20% discount + 10% promo code + $20 rebate = $51.99)

You want power? Corsair will give you power. This PSU is 80 PLUS Bronze certified and is also noted for having a worry-free design that’s compatible with most builds. And with its matte black finish it also makes your computer look very nice.

Extra Cooling

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Rosewill ROCF-13002 ($19.99 + 50% discount = $9.99)

Your PC build can never be too cool. And for those of you who want excellent performance combined with great looks, these dual fans from Rosewill will add some flare to your build. That’s what LED’s are all about!

All these parts tally up to less than $600 and will help you in your quest to build a better PC in 2015. They even give our Supercombos a run for their money! Take advantage of our Year End Clearance and start the new year off right!

What do you think? What hardware is going inside your PC in 2015? Let us know in the comments below!

Author Ivan Barajas

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