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Asad FM101

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I want to build a gaming system that is less then 400 $ with scope of upgrading cpu. like from intel pantium g2020 to core i5.. can you suggest me a motherboard which can support a number of processors.
 
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This system will let you upgrade the CPU to any locked haswell cpu.

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CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+...
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ManagedMonkey

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This $400 build is probably the best "bang for the buck" although it is $4 over your budget and I must warn that the power supply will have to be upgraded with future upgrades due to it being an OEM power supply which lack power and can die with higher wattages so I'd recommend a 600 or 850 Watt corsair or seasonic power supply when you get an i5 down the road, and this supports an i5-4670, but you can't overclock with this motherboard. well, here it is: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ManagedMonkey/saved/Jhnypg

One last thing, get a new graphics card if you want higher performance, my favorite with an i5 today is the gtx 750 Ti by asus or evga.
 
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This system will let you upgrade the CPU to any locked haswell cpu.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $414.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-06 17:33 EDT-0400

This system will let you upgrade to any locked haswell and broadwell cpus when they come out.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $440.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-06 17:36 EDT-0400
 
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