Originally Posted by
Doc
That is way over $600.
Considering US prices and using the cheapest merchants this is how much the build will cost.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB ACX Video Card ($242.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $600.85
And that does not include the case, power supply, ODD nor a legitimate copy of Windows.
I'd advice to go for a locked CPU (4690K does not make sense for a budget build plus you have a H series chipset so you wouldn't even be able to utilise an unlocked CPU).
If someone had a budget of $600 I'd recommend this kind of build (assuming they wanted Intel for the CPU).
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($145.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $577.80
By just opting for a cheaper CPU and a cheaper GPU (keep in mind the R9 270 is essentially a newer 7850), you fall well within budget.