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August 18, 2014 12:15:10 PM

I made two builds,one is AMD and one is Intel.
The Intel is around 25 euros cheaper than the AMD build.
They are both Mini-ITX builds.
They are NOT for gaming.But I will play CoD4 when my gaming PC is out of use.
These builds are made for my mom.She is usually gonna be on the Internet,FB,UTube and in Microsoft Excel.
I am,I mean my mom isn't going to OC anything,she just needs a better PC that the old,prehistoric,ultra slow Lenovo laptop.
Anyway,here are the builds:

Intel:
CPU:Intel Pentium G3220 (56.55 euros)
Mobo:AsRock H81M-ITX (94.33 euros)

And the AMD build:
CPU: AMD A6 5400K (78.6 euros)
Mobo:AsRock FM2A78M-ITX+ (102.4 euros)

Same parts for both builds:
PSU: Antec VP450 (56.81 euros)
Storage: WD Caviar Blue 1TB (56.84 euros)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini-ITX
(76.03 euros)
RAM: Corsair 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 (can't go higher than 1333 MHz cuz the G3220 doesn't support it) (53.8 euros)
GPU: Sapphire HD 7750 2GB GDDR3 (96.06 euros)

AMD build: 520.54 euros
Intel build: 490.42 euros

Now the first thing you may notice is that all the prices are a bit higher than usual.I have 3 reasons:
1. I live in Montenegro,and there are no computer shops where I can buy all the parts.I have to order them.
2. I am ordering from ebay since I these same items can't be shipped to Montenegro from Amazon. :( 
3. Shipping prices. ;) 

Which build should I go with?
If you have any suggestions,make sure to leave them.
Sorry if this was such a long thread.
Thanks for your attention. ;) 
And Joeteoh99,I'm expecting you. :D 

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August 18, 2014 12:21:32 PM

Intel.

The amd apu isn't a great processor its strength lies in the fact that its got decent graphics. if you're already getting an external graphics card..there isn't much need for it even if it is going to be used for some gaming.

The intel Pentium is a stronger processor and you'll be saving on your budget in the process.
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August 18, 2014 12:23:40 PM

vagrancyx said:
Intel.

The amd apu isn't a great processor its strength lies in the fact that its got decent graphics. if you're already getting an external graphics card..there isn't much need for it even if it is going to be used for some gaming.

The intel Pentium is a stronger processor and you'll be saving on your budget in the process.


Yea,I also thought about going with the Intel build.
Do you have any other suggestions?
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August 18, 2014 12:25:34 PM

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZDB7sY
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZDB7sY/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G2120 3.1GHz Dual-Core Processor (£57.17 @ Ebuyer)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard (£54.02 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£33.84 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£46.87 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card (£96.87 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced (White) Mini ITX Tower Case (£27.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£35.36 @ CCL Computers)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (£11.74 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £363.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-18 20:25 BST+0100

granted I don't know if those are available to you based on the pricing. but I think my build is better..and cheaper. I don't know if you need the O.S included so I left that out.
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August 18, 2014 12:35:25 PM

Not really too much of a price difference. :p 
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a b à CPUs
August 18, 2014 12:44:18 PM

363 vs 490? I'd say that's a pretty decent difference.
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August 18, 2014 12:49:50 PM

vagrancyx said:
PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZDB7sY
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZDB7sY/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G2120 3.1GHz Dual-Core Processor (£57.17 @ Ebuyer)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard (£54.02 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£33.84 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£46.87 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card (£96.87 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced (White) Mini ITX Tower Case (£27.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£35.36 @ CCL Computers)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (£11.74 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £363.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-18 20:25 BST+0100

granted I don't know if those are available to you based on the pricing. but I think my build is better..and cheaper. I don't know if you need the O.S included so I left that out.


vagrancyx said:
363 vs 490? I'd say that's a pretty decent difference.


It's 360 pounds,not 360 euros. ;) 
360 pounds is 450 euros. ;) 
And I have to order from ebay,shipping is probably gonna be around 30 euros. :p 
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August 18, 2014 12:56:23 PM

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh well then lol.
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August 18, 2014 1:07:05 PM

vagrancyx said:
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh well then lol.


:p 
Do you have any suggestions?
Maybe I could change somethin?
I am not,I mean my mom isn't gonna order anything yet,so you have plenty of time to give opinions. ;) 
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August 18, 2014 1:35:24 PM

Eh I think your build is solid if you go with the intel option. for it being a PC for primarily your mother I don't imagine shes doing anything that crazy so it would suite her needs fine. If you planned to actually game on it I think the 650 TI would be a better GPU choice.
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August 18, 2014 1:38:53 PM

vagrancyx said:
Eh I think your build is solid if you go with the intel option. for it being a PC for primarily your mother I don't imagine shes doing anything that crazy so it would suite her needs fine. If you planned to actually game on it I think the 650 TI would be a better GPU choice.


Not really some intensive games.I will play CoD4 MP and MC. ;) 
Thanks for everything,really appreciate your effort. ;) 
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August 18, 2014 1:40:14 PM

Sure no problems, good luck on the build.
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