Buying a new gaming computer.

thaneshsekaran

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Hi guys, I'm looking to get myself a new gaming pc and after some research, I got a build that is within my budget, which is around $500. The build is as follows:

CPU: AMD Quad Core A8 5600K 3.9 GHz/4.1 Turbo Processor
Motherboard: AMD A55 Chipset inside all in one motherboard
Memory(RAM): 8GB DDR3 Premium system memory
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA3 7200rpm
Graphics display: Integrated Radeon HD8570D
PSU: Quiet 500W with cooling fan
This build came up to $479.

OR

CPU: AMD Quad Core A8 5600K 3.6 GHz/ 3.9GHz max turbo
Motherboard: AMD A75 or A88x Chipset motherboard
Memory(RAM): 8GB DDR3 PC-12800(1600MHz) 240pin
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA3 7200rpm
Graphics display: Integrated Radeon HD7560D
PSU: AMD original cooling fan with heatsink
This build came up to $499.

I need some opinions as I'm not a heavy gamer. Please have a look and let me know if I'm making a mistake getting it or if its worth getting. Thanks :)
 
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I believe the A10 5800k is only about $10 more and it has a better iGPU

Can you get this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)...
I believe the A10 5800k is only about $10 more and it has a better iGPU

Can you get this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $501.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-12 02:56 EDT-0400)
 
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