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August 25, 2014 4:44:40 PM

Hey guys so i am trying to build a pretty low end/cheap PC for some mmorpgs, which are nowhere as intense as BF4/COD and the such, so far i have http://imgur.com/YbdUe1g Im still debating on the graphics card, and also i was wondering if there was a way to lower the cost of this build, as in a different MOBO, or even the CPU. Thanks for the help in advance.

EDIT: i was thinking of adding the sapphire radeon R9 270X dual x-boost but this is rather expensive

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August 25, 2014 5:19:47 PM

The Fx-6300 does not have integrated graphics so you would need a graphics card if you wanted to display anything. There are some mobos that have integrated graphics cores but that would not be sufficient to run any games assuming you found one.
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August 25, 2014 5:38:08 PM

What is your total budget?
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August 25, 2014 5:40:55 PM

sub 300 or around 300 if possible, i have a case and hard drive already
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August 25, 2014 5:41:03 PM

as well as 2x 2gb
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August 25, 2014 10:59:50 PM

BUMP
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August 26, 2014 8:36:07 AM

This would be good if you plan to buy a GPU in the future, you could run some games on the integrated GPU at low settings but it is not ideal for gaming untill you can throw $100-150 at a GPU for it.

I Assumed that your case would fit an ATX mobo, let me know if it is smaller and needs a mATX

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $315.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 11:36 EDT-0400

If you don't plan to upgrade the GPU in the near future, this would be better for gaming now but not as good if you got a discrete GPU:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($125.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($75.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $319.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 11:35 EDT-0400

Basically the AMD build has a stronger integrated GPU than the intel build but the processor is weaker. The AMD cpu/mobo has no upgrade path while the intel build you could easily upgrade to an i5 or i7 on the same mobo.

Make sure you double check that your case fits a ATX sized mobo.
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August 26, 2014 9:22:19 AM

How do i check if it fits. ATX mobo?
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August 26, 2014 10:00:12 AM

Do you know what case you have currently? (Brand & model name)

If it fits a 12" × 9.6" motherboard then it is likely ATX sized.
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August 26, 2014 10:26:07 AM

Looks like it is a mATX so would need to change the mobo for both builds:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $309.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 13:20 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($125.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus A55BM-K Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($55.92 @ Mwave)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $299.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 13:23 EDT-0400

Also, do you already have a copy of windows? That usually costs around $100 and the copy that came with the lenovo is OEM so MS won't let you use the windows key on a new motherboard.
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August 26, 2014 10:32:15 AM

if im transferring over my HDD does that matter? because the HDD is going to have my files
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August 26, 2014 10:42:28 AM

The copy of windows that comes with prebuilts are registered to the motherboard of the original pc and will not work on a different motherboard even if you transfer the HDD over.
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August 26, 2014 11:01:01 AM

will something like a torrent work or no way around purchasing a new copy
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August 26, 2014 11:01:28 AM

i think i also have a copy of win 7 that ive only used once
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August 26, 2014 11:06:13 AM

Pirating/torrenting software is not a topic we help with or allow on this forum so if that is what you plan to do then don't ask about it here.

If you have an official (non OEM) copy of windows then you may be able to use that if you have not used up all of the allowed computer installs.
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August 26, 2014 11:13:28 AM

is there a way to check if i have used up all the computer installs allotted on there, if not, where is the cheapest place to obtain a copy of windows 7 or even xp/vista
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August 26, 2014 11:18:00 AM

Or you can just try ubuntu
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August 26, 2014 11:20:23 AM

i thought ubuntu does not have as many games, the main game i play is TERA
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August 26, 2014 11:20:26 AM

You would probably have to call microsoft and ask about the number of installs left or you could ask about transferring the license to a new mobo.

Getting a new OEM copy of windows 7 (only 1 mobo install):
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)

or windows 8:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
-can be moved to a new mobo but only 1 at a time.
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August 26, 2014 11:32:00 AM

HELL YES! I am currently ordering your build idea numanator! I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!
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August 26, 2014 11:33:49 AM

Which one? the intel or the AMD?
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August 26, 2014 11:34:40 AM

intel, incase i want to upgrade down the line :D 
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