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Emmelyn Nazareno

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I am planning to build my own pc for basic home use (browsing, movie watching, light games). These are the components I am planning to get:

Processor: Intel Pentium G2020
MB: Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2/ Asus P8h61-m-lx3 plus
PSU: AOpen z500 500watts
RAM: Patriot Patriot Memory 2gb Ddr3-1333 CL9 2pc (Or should I get a single 4gb stick instead?)

I am still undecided on which Motherboard, PSU, and RAM stick to use. I am based here in the Philippines and my budget is 14000php (more or less 350usd). I need a cheap yet durable build. Please help. Recommendations are highly appreciated!
 
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ddbtkd456

ddbtkd456

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Oh boy, let me try it wont be anything fancy lol.
 
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ddbtkd456

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Using the intergrated graphics of the AMD processor and a micro atx board i was able to pull it off:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($61.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A75 Pro4-M Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($69.97 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($48.96 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Zalman Z5 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($22.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $344.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-24 02:55 EDT-0400)

I picked the AMD dual core, since it is cheaper, and you get higher GHz for a lesser price, both the motherboard and the case support USB 3.0, plus the cooler will keep the cpu ice cold, and 8 GB of ram. Plus your case has a nice window for those blue glowing led's in the case. Pretty good for the budget if i have to say so myself.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($95.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($32.20 @ Adorama)
Storage: Toshiba 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($21.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($22.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $346.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-24 02:57 EDT-0400)

Your prices will invariably be higher though.

Which games do you intend on playing? Just browser games?
 
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X79

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That's really nice.

Was thinking of an APU too.

OP, what's your screen resolution going to be?
 
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