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July 3, 2014 6:55:31 AM

Approximate Purchase Date: Probably this month
Budget range: $400 - $450 US dollar after rebates / before shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, developing, school stuff(like Office)
Are you buying a monitor: I already have a monitor, the "Dell P2314H"

Parts to Upgrade: I need all components of a PC, I currently have a laptop.
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: It doesn't really matter
Location: Somewhere around Las Vegas
Parts Preferences: An AMD processor
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I've the following games to play: Minecraft, Euro Truck Simulator 2, online games(Flash!), LoL
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My laptop is 5 years old and it's very slow

I hope you could help me!

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July 3, 2014 7:22:59 AM

I know you said AMD, but this is a newly released Intel cpu and a really good choice for budget gaming.
(you won't be able to get the full potential from it by overclocking, because a motherboard that overclocks plus a heatsink would cut too much into your budget for gpu)

Cheap cases kinda suck, but it's hard for me to justify spending more than $40 on a case with such a tight budget. But, since the build is still a bit under your max, feel free to choose whatever case you think looks cool.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($50.39 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($33.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $439.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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July 3, 2014 7:30:39 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard ($97.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 400W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $463.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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July 3, 2014 7:34:50 AM

Oh, I guess you need mouse/keyboard/speakers? Well that build will run every game you wanted very well, and you can get keyboard and mouse for cheap.

:D  I live in vegas too.
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July 3, 2014 7:55:17 AM

t3nn1spr3p said:
I know you said AMD, but this is a newly released Intel cpu and a really good choice for budget gaming.
(you won't be able to get the full potential from it by overclocking, because a motherboard that overclocks plus a heatsink would cut too much into your budget for gpu)

Cheap cases kinda suck, but it's hard for me to justify spending more than $40 on a case with such a tight budget. But, since the build is still a bit under your max, feel free to choose whatever case you think looks cool.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($50.39 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($33.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $439.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


Is a dualcore processor enough power for the games I've posted in the starterspost?
And looking forward, would a dualcore processor also enough? Or can I spend a little bit extra for a quadcore?

sadams04 said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard ($97.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 400W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $463.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


Is an AMD-A processor enough power for my games? Or can I better buy an AMD FX(for example) and a dedicated graphics card with this budget?
Avanitch18 said:
I really wouldnt suggest buying parts for for non-hardcore games like minecraft and such. I would suggest a prebuilt pc from here :
http://www.amazon.com/CybertronPC-Patriot-GM1293D-Deskt...
http://www.amazon.com/CyberpowerPC-Gamer-Ultra-GUA890-D...


I think I can get more power with a selfbuilt PC than with a prebuild PC..
t3nn1spr3p said:
Oh, I guess you need mouse/keyboard/speakers? Well that build will run every game you wanted very well, and you can get keyboard and mouse for cheap.

:D  I live in vegas too.


Mouse, keyboard and speakers don't have to be in the $400 - $450 budget
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July 3, 2014 8:00:06 AM

Dual core isn't bad, and it's still very fast. And it would be at least $100 more to upgrade to quad core.

AMD-A is alright, but nowhere near the performance of a dedicated graphics card.

And ya, you can get more power and save money building your own.
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July 3, 2014 10:23:30 AM

well sadsam04s build is really good, except his choice of power supply and wifi. I mean the person is generally going to use this for office and development so he wont always be using ethernet. Wifi cards include about 20 more bucks and you cannot really overclock on a power supply of 400 to 450. and t3nn1spr3p build is also good but I dont think that i fhe is going to overclock 450 is enough. He also asked for an amd cpu not an intel. He also doesnt have to go through the long process of building a pc, as there can be numerous trial and errorrs
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July 3, 2014 10:28:09 AM

Avanitch18 said:
well sadsam04s build is really good, except his choice of power supply and wifi. I mean the person is generally going to use this for office and development so he wont always be using ethernet. Wifi cards include about 20 more bucks and you cannot really overclock on a power supply of 400 to 450. and t3nn1spr3p build is also good but I dont think that i fhe is going to overclock 450 is enough. He also asked for an amd cpu not an intel. He also doesnt have to go through the long process of building a pc, as there can be numerous trial and errorrs


I'm not going to use ethernet, that's right.
By the way, I don't need an CD/DWD-writer.
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July 4, 2014 1:04:46 AM

iJoep said:
Avanitch18 said:
well sadsam04s build is really good, except his choice of power supply and wifi. I mean the person is generally going to use this for office and development so he wont always be using ethernet. Wifi cards include about 20 more bucks and you cannot really overclock on a power supply of 400 to 450. and t3nn1spr3p build is also good but I dont think that i fhe is going to overclock 450 is enough. He also asked for an amd cpu not an intel. He also doesnt have to go through the long process of building a pc, as there can be numerous trial and errorrs


I'm not going to use ethernet, that's right.
By the way, I don't need an CD/DWD-writer.


Well if yo are going to build than u need a cd/dvd writer in order to install your drivers and operating system
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July 4, 2014 2:06:35 AM

Avanitch18 said:
iJoep said:
Avanitch18 said:
well sadsam04s build is really good, except his choice of power supply and wifi. I mean the person is generally going to use this for office and development so he wont always be using ethernet. Wifi cards include about 20 more bucks and you cannot really overclock on a power supply of 400 to 450. and t3nn1spr3p build is also good but I dont think that i fhe is going to overclock 450 is enough. He also asked for an amd cpu not an intel. He also doesnt have to go through the long process of building a pc, as there can be numerous trial and errorrs


I'm not going to use ethernet, that's right.
By the way, I don't need an CD/DWD-writer.


Well if yo are going to build than u need a cd/dvd writer in order to install your drivers and operating system


Lol! Please.
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July 4, 2014 2:12:38 AM

Avanitch18 said:
iJoep said:
Avanitch18 said:
well sadsam04s build is really good, except his choice of power supply and wifi. I mean the person is generally going to use this for office and development so he wont always be using ethernet. Wifi cards include about 20 more bucks and you cannot really overclock on a power supply of 400 to 450. and t3nn1spr3p build is also good but I dont think that i fhe is going to overclock 450 is enough. He also asked for an amd cpu not an intel. He also doesnt have to go through the long process of building a pc, as there can be numerous trial and errorrs


I'm not going to use ethernet, that's right.
By the way, I don't need an CD/DWD-writer.


Well if yo are going to build than u need a cd/dvd writer in order to install your drivers and operating system


No, i don't.

By the way, Intel builds are welcome, but I think that AMD better is in this budget.
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July 4, 2014 4:29:52 AM

Save up a bit more and get this. Or just get 4 GB RAM instead.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-G Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($80.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $488.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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July 4, 2014 5:07:47 AM

If it's possible, I want a Mini-ITX PC, like the sadams04's build. I don't know if a dedicated graphics card fits, I would use a Cooler Master Elite 110/130. Other builds are still welcome, also ATX/mATX!
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July 4, 2014 5:15:27 AM

+1 for Graphiicz's build. Though it uses mail-in rebates to get closer to your budget.
4GB would be enough btw.
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July 5, 2014 8:07:40 AM

Thanks for your answers,

I'm going for the Mini-ITX build!
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July 5, 2014 8:17:48 AM

iJoep said:
Thanks for your answers,

I'm going for the Mini-ITX build!


The weakest build? Cool.

Do you seriously need Mini-ITX? Is space that much of an issue?
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July 5, 2014 8:26:09 AM

Graphiicz said:
iJoep said:
Thanks for your answers,

I'm going for the Mini-ITX build!


The weakest build? Cool.

Do you seriously need Mini-ITX? Is space that much of an issue?

Actually, yes. I don't have much space on my desk, in the future i'm going to buy a dedicated graphics card.
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July 5, 2014 9:15:34 AM

iJoep said:
Graphiicz said:
iJoep said:
Thanks for your answers,

I'm going for the Mini-ITX build!


The weakest build? Cool.

Do you seriously need Mini-ITX? Is space that much of an issue?

Actually, yes. I don't have much space on my desk, in the future i'm going to buy a dedicated graphics card.


You do realise it's just as wide as a regular ATX mid tower enclosure?
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July 5, 2014 11:22:16 AM

It's the depth of the ATX case, which is too long.
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July 6, 2014 2:53:14 AM

iJoep said:
It's the depth of the ATX case, which is too long.


There is also barely any difference in the depth.
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July 6, 2014 3:32:42 AM

Graphiicz said:
iJoep said:
It's the depth of the ATX case, which is too long.


There is also barely any difference in the depth.


The difference is 2.4 inch, I think that your case isn't going fit on my desk.
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July 6, 2014 6:28:58 AM

iJoep said:
Graphiicz said:
iJoep said:
It's the depth of the ATX case, which is too long.


There is also barely any difference in the depth.


The difference is 2.4 inch, I think that your case isn't going fit on my desk.


You don't have to get that case. May I see a picture of your desk so I can recommend you something?

Also, if you do absolutely need to go Mini ITX, that case has awful thermal performance.
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