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ChrisPjazz

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I am looking to build a PC very soon. This is going to be used in an office and will not need to be very powerful but I do want it to be a bit future proof.
This will definitely be a bang for the buck job. I can find everything I need but I do not know a whole lot about current trends in CPUs. I would love to spend 150-250 CPU/Mobo.
As far as the board goes, I do *not* want a cheap, hope-I-don't-get-one-of-the-POS ones. There are all kinds of semi-cheap boards where the reviews are either GREAT BUDGET BOARD or DOA HORRIBLE. I would rather pay a bit more for the board so I can avoid that gamble.

Seriously...this machine will be running accounting software and will be an administrative type PC.
Integrated graphics are a plus. Maybe 2 or 3 HDs max.

I like ATX. Size of the box is not an issue as there is plenty of desk/office space (easier to work in as well).

Thanks!
 
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Hmm. I think you would like a FM2+ chipset APU. It's technically a CPU, but it has solid integrated graphics.

Here is my recommendation for a processor: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPLGGWS/?tag=pcpapi-20

Here is my recommendation for a motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128656

The motherboard from what I can see is by no means cheap. The only issues that I have seen across the board (Heh, pun) are referring to the 24-pin power connector. Even then, it won't be as far as DOA or anything similar. The processor's integrated graphics should hold you off for basic files, such as software supplied by your company, word, and other general OS based things.

If you ever have intentions of gaming with the...
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Hmm. I think you would like a FM2+ chipset APU. It's technically a CPU, but it has solid integrated graphics.

Here is my recommendation for a processor: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPLGGWS/?tag=pcpapi-20

Here is my recommendation for a motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128656

The motherboard from what I can see is by no means cheap. The only issues that I have seen across the board (Heh, pun) are referring to the 24-pin power connector. Even then, it won't be as far as DOA or anything similar. The processor's integrated graphics should hold you off for basic files, such as software supplied by your company, word, and other general OS based things.

If you ever have intentions of gaming with the computer, I would recommend going with something such as a Radeon 260x for a start. It'll hold you off with decent frames on 720p - 1080p.

Do you need any assistance with the rest of your build, or do you have the rest of that all planned out? Just wondering. I would ensure however, that everything is compatible with the Motherboard and the Chipset of the CPU. I'm not saying that it should, or will happen, but it's always good to check for maximum compatibility to ensure your computer will run as fast as it possibly can.

Hope I was of help.

//CCapG
 
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ChrisPjazz

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I've built 1 PC and I ran into enough problems to teach me about compatibility and such. :D
I will look into your suggestions. This pc will probably never have a game played on it.

Clicked the link. The pc I built was an AMD A6 apu and I'm happy with it.
Not thrilled with Gigabyte though. The board I bought caused me many problems. I tried different HDs and even OS' and finally assumed it was busted. I replaced it w/an Asrock board and everything went very smoothly. I RMA'd the board and Giga is sending it back saying there's nothing wrong with it.
 
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