Hey guys, I want to build a very budget-conscious computer that will run my games pretty well. I find myself unable to decide which CPU will be better, though. Here's where my build currently stands:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case ($40.04 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply ($39.15 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $513.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-28 03:13 EDT-0400)
The other CPU I've been considering is the Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor. It's cheaper with very similar specs, but doesn't support overclocking. Also been looking at Intel Core i3-3225 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor, which is roughly the same price.
If you guys could give your input on the matter that would be wonderful. Also, if you have any other potential improvements to my build I'd really appreciate those.
Edit: No OS included in build because I already own a Windows 7 Home Premium disc.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case ($40.04 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply ($39.15 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $513.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-28 03:13 EDT-0400)
The other CPU I've been considering is the Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor. It's cheaper with very similar specs, but doesn't support overclocking. Also been looking at Intel Core i3-3225 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor, which is roughly the same price.
If you guys could give your input on the matter that would be wonderful. Also, if you have any other potential improvements to my build I'd really appreciate those.
Edit: No OS included in build because I already own a Windows 7 Home Premium disc.
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