Hello,
I would like to build a PC with a Pentium G3258 Anniversary Edition CPU (Link). I would like to get suggestions for compatible motherboards and RAM, please. By the way, my bugdet is about 300-350$, 400$ max.
Yes, or else I would've chosen another CPU. I already picked out this mobo:Newegg link or Canada Computers link. I checked the RAM compatibility list, and the memory I want (Link) isn't there. Does that necessarily mean that it won't work with the motherboard?
OK, thanks. Are you sure I can't use the mobo I want with the G3258? It says that I could on the Gigabyte CPU compatibility list. I also picked out some RAM (Link). How about this build (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ymg84D)? I'll buy a HDD after. I could also use the stock cooler for a while. For the motherboard, the Canada Computers site offers about 20$ off.
You can use any motherboard that supports the G3258.
I might suggest paying a bit more for a Z97 based motherboard. That will certainly work and will give you the option for a future broadwell 14nm cpu upgrade.
Just sayin' Actually, though, that price for the 260x is fantastic. I'd snag it right away
Good build, but it's about 100$ too expensive for my budget. What I would do is to get a cheap CPU, invest in a good mobo and upgrade to a Core i3 or i5, save the GPU for when I have more money, get a cheaper HDD, RAM, case and PSU and upgrade later. I live in Canada, so everything's either more expensive or you have to pay a lot for shipping. That really sucks...
P.S. I hear that NZXT has HORRIBLE customer service, so I try to stay away from them.