- Sep 16, 2013
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My parents computer just recently died and I am trying to build them a fast, reliable build that will last for at least the next 3-4 years (hopefully).
Here is my current parts list:
Case: Rosewill Line-M
Motherboard: Asrock H77M
CPU: Intel i5-3470
Ram: Crucial Ballistic Sport 8GB
PSU: Rosewill Capstone 450W Modular
SSD: Samsung EVO 120GB
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
Hard Drive: Seagate Barruacuda 1TB (I also have a 1TB left over from the old computer so maybe Raid 1)
Graphic Card: Something for very light gaming, maybe Asus HD7770 1GB
This is what I am thinking about currently, but this ends up at $750, and I would like to keep it under $700 if possible while still providing a very reliable machine. So suggestions are very welcome. My main question is: would it be a good idea to switch over to one of the new APU's from AMD which would cost less and help avoid a graphic's card. And if I did this would these APU's be reliable enough to last several years.
Thanks in advance,
Jacob
Here is my current parts list:
Case: Rosewill Line-M
Motherboard: Asrock H77M
CPU: Intel i5-3470
Ram: Crucial Ballistic Sport 8GB
PSU: Rosewill Capstone 450W Modular
SSD: Samsung EVO 120GB
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
Hard Drive: Seagate Barruacuda 1TB (I also have a 1TB left over from the old computer so maybe Raid 1)
Graphic Card: Something for very light gaming, maybe Asus HD7770 1GB
This is what I am thinking about currently, but this ends up at $750, and I would like to keep it under $700 if possible while still providing a very reliable machine. So suggestions are very welcome. My main question is: would it be a good idea to switch over to one of the new APU's from AMD which would cost less and help avoid a graphic's card. And if I did this would these APU's be reliable enough to last several years.
Thanks in advance,
Jacob
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