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September 6, 2014 10:30:59 PM

I can't seem to decide on which of these two build I would like to go for. There are obvious advantages and disadvantages to each. Which would you guys recommend and why? I also wouldn't be opposed to mixing and matching between these setups. (Also, some pricing I put in manually from deals at Microcenter.)

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

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($0.00)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($151.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $440.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-07 01:28 EDT-0400


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8bjpD3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8bjpD3/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($40.00)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($131.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Azza CSAZ-206 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $444.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-07 01:30 EDT-0400

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September 6, 2014 10:49:14 PM

I would go for the first build ( fx 6300 with r9 270 ).

For gaming, SSDs are not essential and the stock cooler on the CPU should be fine.

Plus, the first build has a better CPU and GPU.
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September 6, 2014 10:50:31 PM

I'd rather have the fx-6300 build. You can still add a Cooler Master Evo later and get a little overclock with that mobo.
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September 6, 2014 11:05:36 PM

I'd go for the Pentium G for two reasons:

1. AMD stock coolers are horrendous. You will need to buy an aftermarket cooler if you go AMD FX.
2. The Pentium G can be easily overclocked for less money than the FX-6300 can.

I would do this for $500:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $546.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-07 02:05 EDT-0400
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September 6, 2014 11:26:37 PM

@g-unit1111. You just increased the price by over 20% of the original build. At your new price level, +$100, the OP could get a $30 cpu cooler and overclock fine. Also, could invest more in an even better mobo. That would outperform the Pentium.
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September 7, 2014 6:19:10 AM

@Stryker13799, I like that build with the better motherboard and cooler since it would allow me to overclock. My only complaint would be the graphics card is low enough to the point where I would think about going with an A10 7850K. I realize it only a 4 core, but it seems like AMD is going that route and would leave me with more options in the future for upgrades. That was some of my reasoning for the g3258 was for upgrading. However, the upgrade I would probably choose would be some sort of i5, which would be $200 more. I didn't know if the $300 total cost of both the g3258 plus motherboard, and the i5 in the future, would be worth it in comparison to just buying the FX-6300. By going with an AM3+ , am I backing myself into a corner as far as the future?
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September 7, 2014 10:18:05 AM

If you really want to prepare for the future, i would advise you spend a little more on the PC, so could u state the maximum you can spend on the PC?
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a c 295 4 Gaming
September 7, 2014 11:44:21 AM

envy14tpe said:
@g-unit1111. You just increased the price by over 20% of the original build. At your new price level, +$100, the OP could get a $30 cpu cooler and overclock fine. Also, could invest more in an even better mobo. That would outperform the Pentium.


I know I didn't exactly meet the $500 price point but even a significant step in budget will always get you some increased performance, storage, and what have you. Plus I really like the Cooler Master N200 for such builds, they're inexpensive cases that have lots of room for expansion opportunities and SSD support, so you can add an SSD later with no worries.
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