Micro-Atx Build $550 Budget

Migo Lai · May 31, 2014

Hi guys, I'm trying to piece together a micro-atx build that I can use for everyday usage, I really wanted the Bitfenix Colossus M case, however, is there anything else that I have to change from the build?? And like the title has said, my budget is actually pretty tight, only around 550 dollars. Trying to go intel cause I'm going for a hackintosh. Thanks a lot

PcPart Picker Link:http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HjGrmG

swifty_morgan · May 31, 2014

everyday usage................. why not use the on board graphics? will free up some money.

wurkfur · May 31, 2014

Here is a AMD based setup that will be just as fast or faster. The onboard APU on the A10 is a match for the 250X as long as you use high speed memory (and it is in the list). You also have a the ability to overclock both the CPU and GPU portion of this chip. I've included a nice cooler. Face the exhaust of that cooler towards the rear of the case and the hot air will get sucked right out. You will have an open PCI-E slot open and later can either add a 250X for dual graphics or simply get a high line card to run independently. You also will have 4 cores instead of 2 cores, which works better in some of the newer games.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-HD3 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($64.68 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Mac Mall)
Case: BitFenix Colossus Micro MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($109.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Total: $552.59
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-31 10:00 EDT-0400)

Migo Lai · May 31, 2014

swifty_morgan :

Well, sorry for not really explaining, I do some gaming, like League of Legends, not really any photoshop. But I surf the internet a lot also.

Migo Lai · May 31, 2014

wurkfur :

Here is a AMD based setup that will be just as fast or faster. The onboard APU on the A10 is a match for the 250X as long as you use high speed memory (and it is in the list). You also have a the ability to overclock both the CPU and GPU portion of this chip. I've included a nice cooler. Face the exhaust of that cooler towards the rear of the case and the hot air will get sucked right out. You will have an open PCI-E slot open and later can either add a 250X for dual graphics or simply get a high line card to run independently. You also will have 4 cores instead of 2 cores, which works better in some of the newer games.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-HD3 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($64.68 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Mac Mall)
Case: BitFenix Colossus Micro MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($109.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Total: $552.59
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-31 10:00 EDT-0400)

That is a neat build, but however, does AMD even support hackintosh? I've heard that Intel systems are better for hackintosh but thanks

wurkfur · May 31, 2014

Missed that part, but still a good build.

Here is that chip playing Watch Dogs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFq8-tnn3Fw

swifty_morgan · May 31, 2014

the build above is similar...... not going to get much cheaper. not sure if he mention an operating system or not in the build... but add another to any build that doesn't have one........ unless you do. there are builds on this site somewhere too.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CD8QtwIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DsWans5FU4cU&ei=5uKJU6WGMIXlsASQ7YHwDA&usg=AFQjCNG-HVRFuGi1Dmw-osUKPRE_ZhwLlw&bvm=bv.67720277,d.cWc

edit.......... also the use of an apu negates the need for the expense of a graphics card right away. maybe what you do the apu will be enough?

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