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PCJunkie33

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Hello,
I am looking to build my own computer soon, and am looking for some opinions/feedback on the parts I have chosen, and some modifications to my original plan I may want to make.

I am going to be doing some basic gaming (Minecraft, TF2, Portal, etc.) and running CS6, which are the most demanding things I will do at this stage. I'll also be using this for simple things, like programming and listening to music, social media, etc.

My part choices are listed below. I'd like some insight on my choices.

Thanks,
Isaac




PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($98.23 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-HD2 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Sandisk ReadyCache 32GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Sentey CS1-1398 PLUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $312.16
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-01 18:06 EST-0500)
 
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ssddx

ssddx

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what is your maximum budget? also what parts or os do you have lying around to use?

for starters that 32gb ssd is not going to work. considering that some windows 7 installs can be 30gb how could it? such things are designed for boot drives (drives that are completely unuseable for programs and only house just the OS)

also you would want 2x4gb ram not 1x8 and apus benefit from very fast ram (1866, 2133, higher) and scale well with it.

the psu is also pretty junky so isnt really advised.

oh and its possible to buy an a10-5800k on ebay for $95 shipped (i did just the other week)
 
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Mike Friesen

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Go with the A10 6790k or 5800k. $10 more for a slight clock increase and 20% gpu increase.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113280&clickid=wBX2oN3kWRaqVepWDbzbRzdOUkTyXm2h3w8J2Y0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na
Also, get fast ram with two sticks. Huge help to the integrated Gpu.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231550&clickid=wBX2oN3kWRaqVepWDbzbRzdOUkTyXmzp3w8J2Y0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na

Also, you need more storage, get something like this instead of the tiny ssd. (Sorry ssddx)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236339&clickid=wBX2oN3kWRaqVepWDbzbRzdOUkTyXjxR3w8J2Y0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na
 
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ssddx

ssddx

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it will likely work however having such a small drive really isnt suggested. by itself with no updates windows 7 can take 20gb. once you have updates and alot of the other junk you might run into issues eventually where you have zero space on the drive. not to mention the fact that ssd degrade faster when almost full since all the writes are only on certain sectors. i would definitely go larger than 30gb unless you're ready to make certain accomodations.

a crucial 64gb is only $54 and a kingston 120gb is only $69. for the price if its in budget i would get a 120gb you could then put programs on it as well. just a suggestion.
 
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